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even so will I certainly do this day. <a href="/nkjv/1_kings/1.htm">New King James Version</a> just as I swore to you by the LORD God of Israel, saying, ‘Assuredly Solomon your son shall be king after me, and he shall sit on my throne in my place,’ so I certainly will do this day.” <a href="/nasb_/1_kings/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> certainly as I vowed to you by the LORD, the God of Israel, saying, ‘Your son Solomon certainly shall be king after me, and he shall sit on my throne in my place’; I will indeed do so this day.” <a href="/nasb/1_kings/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> surely as I vowed to you by the LORD the God of Israel, saying, &#8216Your son Solomon shall be king after me, and he shall sit on my throne in my place’ I will indeed do so this day.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/1_kings/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> surely as I vowed to you by the LORD the God of Israel, saying, ‘Your son Solomon shall be king after me, and he shall sit on my throne in my place’; I will indeed do so this day.” <a href="/lsb/1_kings/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> surely as I swore to you by Yahweh, the God of Israel, saying, ‘Surely your son Solomon shall be king after me, and he shall sit on my throne in my place’; I will surely do so this day.” <a href="/amp/1_kings/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> even as I swore to you by the LORD, the God of Israel, saying, ‘Solomon your son shall certainly be king after me, and he shall sit on my throne in my place’; I will indeed do so this very day.” <a href="/csb/1_kings/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> just as I swore to you by the LORD God of Israel: Your son Solomon is to become king after me, and he is the one who is to sit on my throne in my place, that is exactly what I will do this very day.” <a href="/hcsb/1_kings/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> just as I swore to you by the LORD God of Israel: Your son Solomon is to become king after me, and he is the one who is to sit on my throne in my place, that is exactly what I will do this very day.&#8221 <a href="/asv/1_kings/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> verily as I sware unto thee by Jehovah, the God of Israel, saying, Assuredly Solomon thy son shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne in my stead; verily so will I do this day. <a href="/erv/1_kings/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> verily as I sware unto thee by the LORD, the God of Israel, saying, Assuredly Solomon thy son shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne in my stead; verily so will I do this day: <a href="/gwt/1_kings/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> I will do today exactly what I swore to you by the LORD God of Israel. Your son Solomon will be king after me. He will sit on my throne." <a href="/gnt/1_kings/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> that today I will keep the promise I made to you in the name of the LORD, the God of Israel, that your son Solomon would succeed me as king." <a href="/isv/1_kings/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> I certainly did tell you in the name of the LORD God of Israel, 'Your son Solomon will be king after me and will sit on my throne in my place.' I'm certainly going to make this happen today!" <a href="/msb/1_kings/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> I will carry out this very day exactly what I swore to you by the LORD, the God of Israel: Surely your son Solomon will reign after me, and he will sit on my throne in my place.? <a href="/net/1_kings/1.htm">NET Bible</a> I will keep today the oath I swore to you by the LORD God of Israel: 'Surely Solomon your son will be king after me; he will sit in my place on my throne.'" <a href="/nheb/1_kings/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> most certainly as I vowed to you by the LORD, the God of Israel, saying, 'Assuredly Solomon your son shall be king after me, and he shall sit on my throne in my place;' so I certainly will do this day." <a href="/wbt/1_kings/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Even as I swore to thee by the LORD God of Israel, saying, Assuredly Solomon thy son shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne in my stead; even so will I certainly do this day. <a href="/web/1_kings/1.htm">World English Bible</a> most certainly as I swore to you by Yahweh, the God of Israel, saying, ‘Assuredly Solomon your son shall reign after me, and he shall sit on my throne in my place;’ I will most certainly do this today.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_kings/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> surely as I swore to you by YHWH, God of Israel, saying, Surely your son Solomon reigns after me, and he sits on my throne in my stead; surely so I do this day.” <a href="/ylt/1_kings/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> surely as I sware to thee by Jehovah, God of Israel, saying, Surely Solomon thy son doth reign after me, and he doth sit on my throne in my stead; surely so I do this day.' <a href="/slt/1_kings/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For us I swear to thee by Jehovah the God of Israel, saying that Solomon thy son shall reign after me and he shall sit upon my throne instead of me; for so I will do this day.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_kings/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Even as I swore to thee by the Lord the God of Israel, saying: Solomon thy son shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne in my stead, so will I do this day. <a href="/cpdv/1_kings/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> just as I swore to you by the Lord God of Israel, saying: ‘Your son Solomon shall reign after me, and he himself shall sit upon my throne in my place,’ so shall I do this day.” <a href="/nabre/1_kings/1.htm">New American Bible</a> this very day I will fulfill the oath I swore to you by the LORD, the God of Israel, ‘Your son Solomon shall be king after me and shall sit upon my throne in my place.’ ” <a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> as I swore to you by the LORD, the God of Israel, ‘Your son Solomon shall succeed me as king, and he shall sit on my throne in my place,’ so will I do this day.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Even as I swore to you by the LORD God of Israel, saying, Solomon your son shall reign after me and he shall sit upon my throne, even so will I do this day. <a href="/hpbt/1_kings/1.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> But just as I swore to you by LORD JEHOVAH, the God of Israel, and I said that Solomon your son shall reign after me and he will sit on my throne; so I shall do today!”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_kings/1.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> verily as I swore unto thee by the LORD, the God of Israel, saying: Assuredly Solomon thy son shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne in my stead; verily so will I do this day.' <a href="/sep/1_kings/1.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> as I swore to thee by the Lord God of Israel, saying, Solomon thy son shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne in my stead, so will I do this day. <a href="/parallel/1_kings/1-30.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=305" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_kings/1.htm">David Renews His Oath to Bathsheba</a> …29And the king swore an oath, saying, “As surely as the LORD lives, who has redeemed my life from all distress, 30<a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ’e·‘ĕ·śeh (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">I will carry out</a> <a href="/hebrew/3651.htm" title="3651: kên (Adv) -- So, thus. From kuwn; properly, set upright; hence just; but usually rightly or so."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: haz·zeh (Art:: Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that.">this very</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: hay·yō·wm (Art:: N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">day</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">exactly</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ka·’ă·šer (Prep-k:: Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">what</a> <a href="/hebrew/7650.htm" title="7650: niš·ba‘·tî (V-Nifal-Perf-1cs) -- A primitive root; propr. To be complete, but used only as a denominative from sheba'; to seven oneself, i.e. Swear.">I swore</a> <a href="/hebrew/lāḵ (Prep:: 2fs) -- ">to you</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Prep-b:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">by the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hê (N-mpc) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">the God</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of Israel:</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">Surely</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇə·nêḵ (N-msc:: 2fs) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">your son</a> <a href="/hebrew/8010.htm" title="8010: šə·lō·mōh (N-proper-ms) -- David's son and successor to his throne. From shalowm; peaceful; Shelomah, David's successor.">Solomon</a> <a href="/hebrew/4427.htm" title="4427: yim·lōḵ (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence to take counsel.">will reign</a> <a href="/hebrew/310.htm" title="310: ’a·ḥă·ray (Prep:: 1cs) -- The hind or following part. From 'achar; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after.">after me,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: wə·hū (Conj-w:: Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">and he</a> <a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: yê·šêḇ (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">will sit</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">on</a> <a href="/hebrew/3678.htm" title="3678: kis·’î (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Seat of honor, throne. Or kicceh; from kacah; properly, covered, i.e. A throne.">my throne</a> <a href="/hebrew/8478.htm" title="8478: taḥ·tāy (Prep:: 1cs) -- Underneath, below, instead of. From the same as Towach; the bottom; only adverbially, below, in lieu of, etc.">in my place.”</a> 31Bathsheba bowed facedown in homage to the king and said, “May my lord King David live forever!”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_chronicles/28-5.htm">1 Chronicles 28:5</a> And of all my sons—for the LORD has given me many sons—He has chosen Solomon my son to sit on the throne of the kingdom of the LORD over Israel. <a href="/1_chronicles/29-22.htm">1 Chronicles 29:22-23</a> That day they ate and drank with great joy in the presence of the LORD. Then, for a second time, they designated David’s son Solomon as king, anointing him before the LORD as ruler, and Zadok as the priest. / So Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king in place of his father David. He prospered, and all Israel obeyed him. <a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12-16</a> And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. / I will be his Father, and he will be My son. When he does wrong, I will discipline him with the rod of men and with the blows of the sons of men. ... <a href="/2_samuel/12-24.htm">2 Samuel 12:24-25</a> Then David comforted his wife Bathsheba, and he went to her and lay with her. So she gave birth to a son, and they named him Solomon. Now the LORD loved the child / and sent word through Nathan the prophet to name him Jedidiah because the LORD loved him. <a href="/1_kings/2-12.htm">1 Kings 2:12</a> So Solomon sat on the throne of his father David, and his kingdom was firmly established. <a href="/1_kings/2-24.htm">1 Kings 2:24</a> And now, as surely as the LORD lives—the One who established me, who set me on the throne of my father David, and who founded for me a dynasty as He promised—surely Adonijah shall be put to death today!” <a href="/1_kings/2-45.htm">1 Kings 2:45</a> But King Solomon will be blessed and David’s throne will remain secure before the LORD forever.” <a href="/1_kings/3-6.htm">1 Kings 3:6</a> Solomon replied, “You have shown much loving devotion to Your servant, my father David, because he walked before You in faithfulness, righteousness, and uprightness of heart. And You have maintained this loving devotion by giving him a son to sit on his throne this very day. <a href="/1_kings/8-20.htm">1 Kings 8:20</a> Now the LORD has fulfilled the word that He spoke. I have succeeded my father David, and I sit on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised. I have built the house for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel. <a href="/1_chronicles/17-11.htm">1 Chronicles 17:11-14</a> And when your days are fulfilled and you go to be with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, one of your own sons, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for Me, and I will establish his throne forever. / I will be his Father, and he will be My son. And I will never remove My loving devotion from him as I removed it from your predecessor. ... <a href="/1_chronicles/22-9.htm">1 Chronicles 22:9-10</a> But a son will be born to you who will be a man of rest. I will give him rest from all his enemies on every side; for his name will be Solomon, and I will grant to Israel peace and quiet during his reign. / He is the one who will build a house for My Name. He will be My son, and I will be his Father. And I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel forever.’ <a href="/2_chronicles/1-9.htm">2 Chronicles 1:9</a> Now, O LORD God, let Your promise to my father David be fulfilled. For You have made me king over a people as numerous as the dust of the earth. <a href="/2_chronicles/6-10.htm">2 Chronicles 6:10</a> Now the LORD has fulfilled the word that He spoke. I have succeeded my father David, and I sit on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised. I have built the house for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel. <a href="/psalms/89-3.htm">Psalm 89:3-4</a> You said, “I have made a covenant with My chosen one, I have sworn to David My servant: / ‘I will establish your offspring forever and build up your throne for all generations.’” Selah <a href="/psalms/132-11.htm">Psalm 132:11</a> The LORD swore an oath to David, a promise He will not revoke: “One of your descendants I will place on your throne.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Even as I swore to you by the LORD God of Israel, saying, Assuredly Solomon your son shall reign after me, and he shall sit on my throne in my stead; even so will I certainly do this day.Even as I sware<a href="/1_kings/1-13.htm">1 Kings 1:13,17</a> Go and get thee in unto king David, and say unto him, Didst not thou, my lord, O king, swear unto thine handmaid, saying, Assuredly Solomon thy son shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne? why then doth Adonijah reign? … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/1-17.htm">Assuredly</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-12.htm">Carry</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-20.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-29.htm">Oath</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-24.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-27.htm">Seat</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-24.htm">Seated</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-27.htm">Sit</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-26.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-8.htm">Stead</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-29.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-29.htm">Sware</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-29.htm">Swore</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-27.htm">Throne</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-24.htm">Verily</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-29.htm">Vowed</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/11-21.htm">Assuredly</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-4.htm">Carry</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-34.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-23.htm">Oath</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-35.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-35.htm">Seat</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-46.htm">Seated</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-35.htm">Sit</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-33.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-35.htm">Stead</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-23.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-8.htm">Sware</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-8.htm">Swore</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-35.htm">Throne</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-43.htm">Verily</a> <a href="/ezra/7-16.htm">Vowed</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 1</div>1. <a href="/1_kings/1-1.htm">Abishag cherishes David in his extreme age</a> 5. <a href="/1_kings/1-5.htm">Adonijah, David's darling, usurps the kingdom</a> 11. <a href="/1_kings/1-11.htm">By the council of Nathan</a> 15. <a href="/1_kings/1-15.htm">Bathsheba moves the king</a> 22. <a href="/1_kings/1-22.htm">And Nathan seconds her</a> 28. <a href="/1_kings/1-28.htm">David renews his oath to Bathsheba</a> 32. <a href="/1_kings/1-32.htm">Solomon, by David's appointment, </a> 38. <a href="/1_kings/1-38.htm">being anointed king by Zadok and Nathan, the people triumph</a> 41. <a href="/1_kings/1-41.htm">Jonathan bringing the news, Adonijah's guests fly</a> 50. <a href="/1_kings/1-50.htm">Adonijah, flying to the horns of the altar, is dismissed by Solomon</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_kings/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>I will carry out this very day This phrase indicates the urgency and immediacy of King David's actions. In the context of <a href="/1_kings/1.htm">1 Kings 1</a>, Adonijah, another of David's sons, had declared himself king without David's approval. The phrase underscores the importance of swift action to ensure the rightful succession. The immediacy also reflects the biblical principle of fulfilling one's promises without delay, as seen in other scriptures like <a href="/james/5-12.htm">James 5:12</a>, which emphasizes the importance of keeping one's word.exactly what I swore to you David's promise to Bathsheba regarding Solomon's succession is a solemn vow. In ancient Israel, oaths were binding and taken very seriously, often invoking God's name as a witness. This reflects the cultural and religious importance of oaths in the biblical narrative, as seen in <a href="/numbers/30-2.htm">Numbers 30:2</a>, which stresses the obligation to fulfill vows made to the Lord.by the LORD, the God of Israel This phrase highlights the divine authority and covenant relationship between God and Israel. David's oath is not just a personal promise but one made before God, emphasizing its sacredness. The invocation of God's name underscores the belief that God is actively involved in the affairs of Israel, guiding and establishing leadership, as seen throughout the Old Testament.Surely your son Solomon will reign after me This statement confirms Solomon as the divinely chosen successor to David. Solomon's reign is significant as it fulfills God's promise to David that his lineage would continue on the throne (<a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12-16</a>). Solomon's kingship is also a type of Christ, foreshadowing the eternal reign of Jesus, the Son of David, as prophesied in <a href="/isaiah/9-7.htm">Isaiah 9:7</a>.and he will sit on my throne in my place. The throne symbolizes legitimate authority and continuity of David's dynasty. Solomon sitting on David's throne signifies the transfer of power and the fulfillment of God's promise to establish David's line. This imagery is echoed in the New Testament, where Jesus is described as sitting on the throne of David, establishing His eternal kingdom (<a href="/luke/1-32.htm">Luke 1:32-33</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The aging king of Israel who is ensuring the succession of his throne to Solomon, as he had promised. 2. <a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a> The son of David and Bathsheba, chosen by God and David to be the next king of Israel. 3. <a href="/topical/b/bathsheba.htm">Bathsheba</a> The mother of Solomon, who reminds David of his promise regarding Solomon's succession. 4. <a href="/topical/a/adonijah.htm">Adonijah</a> Another son of David who attempts to usurp the throne, prompting David to reaffirm Solomon's kingship. 5. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The capital city of Israel, where these events unfold and where Solomon is to be anointed king.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_to_his_promises.htm">God's Faithfulness to His Promises</a> God's promises are sure and steadfast. Just as He promised David that Solomon would reign, He fulfills His word. Believers can trust in God's promises in their own lives. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_godly_leadership.htm">The Importance of Godly Leadership</a> Solomon's anointing as king highlights the need for leaders who are chosen by God and who seek His wisdom. In our lives, we should pray for and support leaders who align with God's will. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_obedience_in_god's_plan.htm">The Role of Obedience in God's Plan</a> David's obedience in ensuring Solomon's succession demonstrates the importance of following God's directives. We are called to obey God's guidance in our own lives, trusting that His plans are for our good. <a href="/topical/t/the_impact_of_parental_influence.htm">The Impact of Parental Influence</a> Bathsheba's role in reminding David of his promise shows the influence parents can have in guiding their children towards God's purposes. Parents today are encouraged to nurture their children in the faith.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 1</a> <a href="/q/why_do_ezekiel's_and_1_kings'_temples_differ.htm">What explains inconsistencies between the Temple vision in Ezekiel 40 and other biblical Temple descriptions, such as in 1 Kings 6-7?</a> <a href="/q/is_king_solomon_considered_saved.htm">Is King Solomon considered saved?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_king_hiram_honor_israel's_god.htm">In 2 Chronicles 2:11-12, why does Tyrian King Hiram express devotion to Israel's God when no independent Tyrian records verify such reverence?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_solomon's_wisdom.htm">What does the Bible say about Solomon's wisdom?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 30. - Even as I sware unto thee by the Lord God of Israel, saying, Assuredly [Heb. כּי that, often prefixed to the oratio directa; not lending any emphasis ( = immo), as Keil says the first and third כּי of this verse do, but in English simply redundant. See on vers. 13, 17] Solomon thy son shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne [same words as in vers. 13, 17, 24. These close repetitions are the habit of the East] in my stead, even so [Heb. that so] will I (certainly [not in Hebrews] do this day. <a href="/commentaries/1_kings/1-30.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>I will carry out אֶעֱשֶׂ֖ה (’e·‘ĕ·śeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make this very הַזֶּֽה׃ (haz·zeh) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2088.htm">Strong's 2088: </a> This, that day הַיּ֥וֹם (hay·yō·wm) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day exactly כִּ֡י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction what כַּאֲשֶׁר֩ (ka·’ă·šer) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that I swore נִשְׁבַּ֨עְתִּי (niš·ba‘·tî) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7650.htm">Strong's 7650: </a> To seven oneself, swear to you לָ֜ךְ (lāḵ) Preposition | second person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> by the LORD, בַּיהוָ֨ה (Yah·weh) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel the God אֱלֹהֵ֤י (’ĕ·lō·hê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative of Israel: יִשְׂרָאֵל֙ (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc Surely כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction your son בְנֵךְ֙ (ḇə·nêḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son Solomon שְׁלֹמֹ֤ה (šə·lō·mōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8010.htm">Strong's 8010: </a> Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne will reign יִמְלֹ֣ךְ (yim·lōḵ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4427.htm">Strong's 4427: </a> To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel after me, אַחֲרַ֔י (’a·ḥă·ray) Preposition | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_310.htm">Strong's 310: </a> The hind or following part and he וְה֛וּא (wə·hū) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> He, self, the same, this, that, as, are will sit יֵשֵׁ֥ב (yê·šêḇ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against my throne כִּסְאִ֖י (kis·’î) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3678.htm">Strong's 3678: </a> Seat of honor, throne in my place.” תַּחְתָּ֑י (taḥ·tāy) Preposition | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8478.htm">Strong's 8478: </a> The bottom, below, in lieu of <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/1-30.htm">1 Kings 1:30 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_kings/1-30.htm">1 Kings 1:30 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_kings/1-30.htm">1 Kings 1:30 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_kings/1-30.htm">1 Kings 1:30 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_kings/1-30.htm">1 Kings 1:30 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/1-30.htm">1 Kings 1:30 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/1-30.htm">1 Kings 1:30 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/1-30.htm">1 Kings 1:30 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/1-30.htm">1 Kings 1:30 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_kings/1-30.htm">1 Kings 1:30 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-30.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 1:30 Most certainly as I swore to you (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/1-29.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 1:29"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 1:29" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/1-31.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 1:31"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 1:31" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>