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class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/1_kings/1.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/1_kings/1.htm">New International Version</a> As the LORD was with my lord the king, so may he be with Solomon to make his throne even greater than the throne of my lord King David!&#8221 <a href="/nlt/1_kings/1.htm">New Living Translation</a> And may the LORD be with Solomon as he has been with you, my lord the king, and may he make Solomon’s reign even greater than yours!” <a href="/esv/1_kings/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> As the LORD has been with my lord the king, even so may he be with Solomon, and make his throne greater than the throne of my lord King David.” <a href="/bsb/1_kings/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Just as the LORD was with my lord the king, so may He be with Solomon and make his throne even greater than that of my lord King David.” <a href="/kjv/1_kings/1.htm">King James Bible</a> As the LORD hath been with my lord the king, even so be he with Solomon, and make his throne greater than the throne of my lord king David. <a href="/nkjv/1_kings/1.htm">New King James Version</a> As the LORD has been with my lord the king, even so may He be with Solomon, and make his throne greater than the throne of my lord King David.” <a href="/nasb_/1_kings/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Just as the LORD has been with my lord the king, so may He be with Solomon, and make his throne greater than the throne of my lord King David!” <a href="/nasb/1_kings/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220As the LORD has been with my lord the king, so may He be with Solomon, and make his throne greater than the throne of my lord King David!&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/1_kings/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “As the LORD has been with my lord the king, so may He be with Solomon, and make his throne greater than the throne of my lord King David!” <a href="/lsb/1_kings/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> As Yahweh has been with my lord the king, so may He be with Solomon, and make his throne greater than the throne of my lord King David!” <a href="/amp/1_kings/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Just as the LORD has been with my lord the king, so may He be with Solomon, and make his throne greater than the throne of my lord King David!” <a href="/csb/1_kings/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Just as the LORD was with my lord the king, so may he be with Solomon and make his throne greater than the throne of my lord King David.” <a href="/hcsb/1_kings/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Just as the LORD was with my lord the king, so may He be with Solomon and make his throne greater than the throne of my lord King David.&#8221 <a href="/asv/1_kings/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> As Jehovah hath been with my lord the king, even so be he with Solomon, and make his throne greater than the throne of my lord king David. <a href="/cev/1_kings/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The LORD has always watched over you, and I pray that he will now watch over Solomon. May the LORD help Solomon to be an even greater king than you." <a href="/erv/1_kings/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> As the LORD hath been with my lord the king, even so be he with Solomon, and make his throne greater than the throne of my lord king David. <a href="/gwt/1_kings/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> As the LORD has been with you, so may he be with Solomon. May Solomon be an even greater king than you, King David." <a href="/gnt/1_kings/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> As the LORD has been with Your Majesty, may he also be with Solomon and make his reign even more prosperous than yours." <a href="/isv/1_kings/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> As the LORD has been with your majesty the king, so may he be with Solomon. May he make his throne greater than the throne of your majesty, King David." <a href="/msb/1_kings/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Just as the LORD was with my lord the king, so may He be with Solomon and make his throne even greater than that of my lord King David.? <a href="/net/1_kings/1.htm">NET Bible</a> As the LORD is with my master the king, so may he be with Solomon, and may he make him an even greater king than my master King David!" <a href="/nheb/1_kings/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> As the LORD has been with my lord the king, even so may he be with Solomon, and make his throne greater than the throne of my lord king David." <a href="/wbt/1_kings/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> As the LORD hath been with my lord the king, even so let him be with Solomon, and make his throne greater than the throne of my lord king David. <a href="/web/1_kings/1.htm">World English Bible</a> As Yahweh has been with my lord the king, even so may he be with Solomon, and make his throne greater than the throne of my lord King David.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_kings/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> as YHWH has been with my lord the king, so is He with Solomon, and makes his throne greater than the throne of my lord King David.” <a href="/ylt/1_kings/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> as Jehovah hath been with my lord the king, so is He with Solomon, and doth make his throne greater than the throne of my lord king David.' <a href="/slt/1_kings/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> As Jehovah was with my lord the king, so will he be with Solomon, and he will magnify his throne above the throne of my lord, king David.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_kings/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> As the Lord hath been with my lord the king, so be he with Solomon, and make his throne higher than the throne of my lord king David. <a href="/cpdv/1_kings/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> In the same way that the Lord has been with my lord the king, so may he be with Solomon. And may he make his throne more sublime than the throne of my lord, king David.” <a href="/nabre/1_kings/1.htm">New American Bible</a> As the LORD has been with my lord the king, so may he be with Solomon, and make his throne even greater than that of my lord, King David!” <a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> As the LORD has been with my lord the king, so may he be with Solomon, and make his throne greater than the throne of my lord King David.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> As the LORD has been with my lord the king, even so may he be with Solomon, and make his throne greater than the throne of my lord King David. <a href="/hpbt/1_kings/1.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And as LORD JEHOVAH ever has been with my Lord the King, so he shall be also with Solomon, and he will make his throne greater than the throne of my Lord King David!”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_kings/1.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> As the LORD hath been with my lord the king, even so be He with Solomon, and make his throne greater than the throne of my lord king David.' <a href="/sep/1_kings/1.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> As the Lord was with my lord the king, so let him be with Solomon, and let him exalt his throne beyond the throne of my lord king David. <a href="/parallel/1_kings/1-37.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=381" 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">Solomon Anointed King</a> …36“Amen,” replied Benaiah son of Jehoiada. “May the LORD, the God of my lord the king, so declare it. 37<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.">Just as</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: hā·yāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">was</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im- (Prep) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">with</a> <a href="/hebrew/113.htm" title="113: ’ă·ḏō·nî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Lord. Or adon; from an unused root; sovereign, i.e. Controller.">my lord</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">the king,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3651.htm" title="3651: kên (Adv) -- So, thus. From kuwn; properly, set upright; hence just; but usually rightly or so.">so</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: yə·hī (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">may He be</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im- (Prep) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">with</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/3678.htm" title="3678: kis·’ōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Seat of honor, throne. Or kicceh; from kacah; properly, covered, i.e. A throne.">and make his throne</a> <a href="/hebrew/1431.htm" title="1431: wî·ḡad·dêl (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConjImperf-3ms) -- To grow up, become great. A primitive root; properly, to twist, i.e. To be large.">even greater</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3678.htm" title="3678: mik·kis·sê (Prep-m:: N-msc) -- Seat of honor, throne. Or kicceh; from kacah; properly, covered, i.e. A throne.">than that</a> <a href="/hebrew/113.htm" title="113: ’ă·ḏō·nî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Lord. Or adon; from an unused root; sovereign, i.e. Controller.">of my lord</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">King</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wiḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">David.”</a> 38Then Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada, along with the Cherethites and Pelethites, went down and set Solomon on King David’s mule, and they escorted him to Gihon.…<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_kings/3-7.htm">1 Kings 3:7-14</a> And now, O LORD my God, You have made Your servant king in my father David’s place. But I am only a little child, not knowing how to go out or come in. / Your servant is here among the people You have chosen, a people too numerous to count or number. / Therefore give Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people and to discern between good and evil. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?” ... <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/5-7.htm">1 Kings 5:7</a> When Hiram received Solomon’s message, he rejoiced greatly and said, “Blessed be the LORD this day! He has given David a wise son over this great people!” <a href="/1_kings/8-25.htm">1 Kings 8:25</a> Therefore now, O LORD, God of Israel, keep for Your servant, my father David, what You promised when You said: ‘You will never fail to have a man to sit before Me on the throne of Israel, if only your descendants guard their way to walk before Me as you have done.’ <a href="/1_kings/9-4.htm">1 Kings 9:4-5</a> And as for you, if you walk before Me as your father David walked, with a heart of integrity and uprightness, doing all I have commanded you, and if you keep My statutes and ordinances, / then I will establish your royal throne over Israel forever, as I promised your father David when I said, ‘You will never fail to have a man on the throne of Israel.’ <a href="/1_chronicles/28-5.htm">1 Chronicles 28:5-7</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. / And He said to me, ‘Solomon your son is the one who will build My house and My courts, for I have chosen him as My son, and I will be his Father. / I will establish his kingdom forever, if he resolutely carries out My commandments and ordinances, as is being done this day.’ <a href="/1_chronicles/29-23.htm">1 Chronicles 29:23-25</a> So Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king in place of his father David. He prospered, and all Israel obeyed him. / All the officials and mighty men, as well as all of King David’s sons, pledged their allegiance to King Solomon. / The LORD highly exalted Solomon in the sight of all Israel and bestowed on him royal majesty such as had not been bestowed on any king in Israel before him. <a href="/2_chronicles/1-1.htm">2 Chronicles 1:1</a> Now Solomon son of David established himself securely over his kingdom, and the LORD his God was with him and highly exalted him. <a href="/2_chronicles/7-17.htm">2 Chronicles 7:17-18</a> And as for you, if you walk before Me as your father David walked, doing all I have commanded you, and if you keep My statutes and ordinances, / then I will establish your royal throne, as I covenanted with your father David when I said, ‘You will never fail to have a man to rule over Israel.’ <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/5-10.htm">2 Samuel 5:10</a> And David became greater and greater, for the LORD God of Hosts was with him. <a href="/psalms/72-1.htm">Psalm 72:1-20</a> Of Solomon. Endow the king with Your justice, O God, and the son of the king with Your righteousness. / May he judge Your people with righteousness and Your afflicted with justice. / May the mountains bring peace to the people, and the hills bring righteousness. ... <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 132:11-12</a> The LORD swore an oath to David, a promise He will not revoke: “One of your descendants I will place on your throne. / If your sons keep My covenant and the testimony I will teach them, then their sons will also sit on your throne forever and ever.” <a href="/matthew/1-1.htm">Matthew 1:1</a> This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham:</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>As the LORD has been with my lord the king, even so be he with Solomon, and make his throne greater than the throne of my lord king David.As the<a href="/1_kings/3-7.htm">1 Kings 3:7-9</a> And now, O LORD my God, thou hast made thy servant king instead of David my father: and I am but a little child: I know not how to go out or come in… <a href="/exodus/3-12.htm">Exodus 3:12</a> And he said, Certainly I will be with thee; and this shall be a token unto thee, that I have sent thee: When thou hast brought forth the people out of Egypt, ye shall serve God upon this mountain.<a href="/joshua/1-5.htm">Joshua 1:5,17</a> There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee… and make<a href="/1_kings/1-47.htm">1 Kings 1:47</a> And moreover the king's servants came to bless our lord king David, saying, God make the name of Solomon better than thy name, and make his throne greater than thy throne. And the king bowed himself upon the bed.<a href="/2_samuel/24-3.htm">2 Samuel 24:3</a> And Joab said unto the king, Now the LORD thy God add unto the people, how many soever they be, an hundredfold, and that the eyes of my lord the king may see it: but why doth my lord the king delight in this thing?<a href="/2_kings/2-9.htm">2 Kings 2:9</a> And it came to pass, when they were gone over, that Elijah said unto Elisha, Ask what I shall do for thee, before I be taken away from thee. And Elisha said, I pray thee, let a double portion of thy spirit be upon me.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/22-45.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-32.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-23.htm">Greater</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-35.htm">Seat</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-34.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-35.htm">Throne</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/2-46.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-43.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-47.htm">Greater</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-46.htm">Seat</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-38.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-46.htm">Throne</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>Just as the LORD was with my lord the king This phrase acknowledges the divine favor and presence that King David experienced throughout his reign. The LORD's presence with David is a recurring theme in the biblical narrative, highlighting God's covenantal relationship with him (<a href="/2_samuel/7-8.htm">2 Samuel 7:8-16</a>). David's successes, military victories, and establishment of Jerusalem as the political and spiritual center of Israel are attributed to God's guidance and blessing. This sets a precedent for the expectation of divine support for Solomon.so may He be with Solomon The transition of kingship from David to Solomon is a significant moment in Israel's history. Solomon is chosen by God to succeed David (<a href="/1_chronicles/28-5.htm">1 Chronicles 28:5-6</a>), and this prayerful wish reflects the hope that Solomon will enjoy the same divine favor. Solomon's reign is marked by peace and prosperity, and he is known for his wisdom, which he famously requests from God (<a href="/1_kings/3-9.htm">1 Kings 3:9-12</a>). The continuity of God's presence is crucial for the stability and success of the kingdom.and make his throne even greater than that of my lord King David. This phrase expresses a desire for Solomon's reign to surpass that of David in glory and success. David's reign was foundational, but Solomon's is expected to build upon it, particularly through the construction of the Temple in Jerusalem (<a href="/1_kings/6.htm">1 Kings 6:1</a>). The greater throne also alludes to the expansion of Israel's influence and the fulfillment of God's promises to Abraham regarding the land and blessings (<a href="/genesis/15-18.htm">Genesis 15:18-21</a>). This aspiration for a greater throne can also be seen as a type of the ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ, who is often referred to as the Son of David and whose kingdom is eternal (<a href="/luke/1-32.htm">Luke 1:32-33</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/k/king_david.htm">King David</a> The aging king of Israel, known for his heart after God and his significant role in establishing the kingdom. 2. <a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a> The son of David and Bathsheba, chosen by David to succeed him as king. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a> The covenant God of Israel, whose presence and favor are sought for Solomon's reign. 4. <a href="/topical/n/nathan_the_prophet.htm">Nathan the Prophet</a> A key figure in ensuring Solomon's succession, representing God's voice and will. 5. <a href="/topical/z/zadok_the_priest.htm">Zadok the Priest</a> A priest loyal to David, involved in anointing Solomon as king.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_presence_is_essential.htm">God's Presence is Essential</a> Just as the LORD was with David, His presence is crucial for Solomon's success. We should seek God's presence in our lives for guidance and strength. <a href="/topical/d/divine_favor_and_legacy.htm">Divine Favor and Legacy</a> The desire for Solomon's throne to be greater than David's reflects a hope for continued divine favor and a lasting legacy. We should strive to leave a godly legacy for future generations. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_godly_counsel.htm">The Role of Godly Counsel</a> Nathan and Zadok's involvement highlights the importance of surrounding ourselves with godly advisors who align with God's will. <a href="/topical/f/fulfillment_of_god's_promises.htm">Fulfillment of God's Promises</a> The transition from David to Solomon demonstrates God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises. We can trust God to fulfill His promises in our lives. <a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a> Solomon's anointing as king underscores the responsibility of leadership. We should lead with integrity and seek God's wisdom in our roles.<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/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/how_to_verify_hezekiah's_unique_devotion.htm">2 Kings 18:5-6 - How can we verify Hezekiah's unprecedented devotion when other kings are also praised elsewhere?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_david_visit_the_'lord's_house'.htm">Psalm 122:1: How could David have gone to the 'house of the LORD' if the temple was built later under Solomon?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 37. - As the Lord hath been with my lord the king [cf. <a href="/1_samuel/20-13.htm">1 Samuel 20:13</a>. "This phrase expresses a very high degree of the Divine favour" (Rawlinson). See <a href="/genesis/26-3.htm">Genesis 26:3, 4</a>; <a href="/genesis/28-15.htm">Genesis 28:15</a>; <a href="/genesis/39-2.htm">Genesis 39:2, 21</a>; <a href="/exodus/3-12.htm">Exodus 3:12</a>; <a href="/joshua/1-5.htm">Joshua 1:5</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/22-11.htm">1 Chronicles 22:11</a>, etc.], even so be he with Solomon, and make has throne greater than the throne of my lord king David. [This was said from a full and honest heart, not to flatter David's vanity (Thenius). It is thoroughly characteristic of the man so far as we know him. And the prayer was fulfilled (<a href="/1_kings/3-11.htm">1 Kings 3:11, 12</a>).] <a href="/commentaries/1_kings/1-37.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Just as כַּאֲשֶׁ֨ר (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 the LORD יְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel was הָיָ֤ה (hā·yāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be with עִם־ (‘im-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> With, equally with my lord אֲדֹנִ֣י (’ă·ḏō·nî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_113.htm">Strong's 113: </a> Sovereign, controller the king, הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king so כֵּ֖ן (kên) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3651.htm">Strong's 3651: </a> So -- thus may He be יִֽהְיֶ֣ה (yih·yeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be with עִם־ (‘im-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> With, equally with Solomon שְׁלֹמֹ֑ה (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 and make his throne כִּסְא֔וֹ (kis·’ōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3678.htm">Strong's 3678: </a> Seat of honor, throne even greater וִֽיגַדֵּל֙ (wî·ḡad·dêl) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1431.htm">Strong's 1431: </a> To grow up, become great than [that] מִ֨כִּסֵּ֔א (mik·kis·sê) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3678.htm">Strong's 3678: </a> Seat of honor, throne of my lord אֲדֹנִ֖י (’ă·ḏō·nî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_113.htm">Strong's 113: </a> Sovereign, controller King הַמֶּ֥לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king David.” דָּוִֽד׃ (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/1-37.htm">1 Kings 1:37 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_kings/1-37.htm">1 Kings 1:37 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_kings/1-37.htm">1 Kings 1:37 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_kings/1-37.htm">1 Kings 1:37 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_kings/1-37.htm">1 Kings 1:37 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/1-37.htm">1 Kings 1:37 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/1-37.htm">1 Kings 1:37 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/1-37.htm">1 Kings 1:37 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/1-37.htm">1 Kings 1:37 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_kings/1-37.htm">1 Kings 1:37 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-37.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 1:37 As Yahweh has been with my lord (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/1-36.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 1:36"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 1:36" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/1-38.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 1:38"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 1:38" /></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>