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And the king bowed himself upon the bed. <a href="/nkjv/1_kings/1.htm">New King James Version</a> And moreover the king’s servants have gone to bless our lord King David, saying, ‘May God make the name of Solomon better than your name, and may He make his throne greater than your throne.’ Then the king bowed himself on the bed. <a href="/nasb_/1_kings/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Moreover, the king’s servants came to bless our lord King David, saying, ‘May your God make the name of Solomon better than your name, and his throne greater than your throne!’ And the king bowed himself on the bed. <a href="/nasb/1_kings/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Moreover, the king&#8217s servants came to bless our lord King David, saying, &#8216May your God make the name of Solomon better than your name and his throne greater than your throne!&#8217 And the king bowed himself on the bed. <a href="/nasb77/1_kings/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And moreover, the king’s servants came to bless our lord King David, saying, ‘May your God make the name of Solomon better than your name and his throne greater than your throne!’ And the king bowed himself on the bed. <a href="/lsb/1_kings/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And also, the king’s servants came to bless our lord King David, saying, ‘May your God make the name of Solomon better than your name and his throne greater than your throne!’ And the king bowed himself on the bed. <a href="/amp/1_kings/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Moreover, the king’s servants came to bless (congratulate) our lord King David, saying, ‘May your God make the name of Solomon better (more famous) than your name and make his throne greater than your throne.’ And the king bowed himself [before God] upon the bed. <a href="/csb/1_kings/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “The king’s servants have also gone to congratulate our lord King David, saying, ‘May your God make the name of Solomon more well known than your name, and may he make his throne greater than your throne.’ Then the king bowed in worship on his bed. <a href="/hcsb/1_kings/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The king&#8217s servants have also gone to congratulate our lord King David, saying, &#8216May your God make the name of Solomon more well known than your name, and may He make his throne greater than your throne.&#8217 Then the king bowed in worship on his bed. <a href="/asv/1_kings/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> And moreover the king's servants came to bless our lord king David, saying, Thy 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="/cev/1_kings/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> And listen to this! David's officials told him, "We pray that your God will help Solomon to be an even greater king!" David was in his bed at the time, but he bowed <a href="/erv/1_kings/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> And moreover the king's servants came to bless our lord king David, saying, Thy 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="/gwt/1_kings/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Furthermore, the royal officials have come [to congratulate] His Majesty King David, saying, 'May your God make Solomon's name more famous than yours and his reign greater than your reign.' The king himself bowed down on his bed <a href="/gnt/1_kings/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> What is more, the court officials went in to pay their respects to His Majesty King David and said, 'May your God make Solomon even more famous than you, and may Solomon's reign be even more prosperous than yours.' Then King David bowed in worship on his bed <a href="/isv/1_kings/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> In addition to all of this, the king's servants have come along to congratulate our lord King David. They've been telling David 'May your God make Solomon's reputation even more famous than yours, and may he make his throne greater than yours!' The king has himself bowed in worship on his own bed <a href="/msb/1_kings/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> The king?s servants have also gone to congratulate our lord King David, saying, ?May your God make the name of Solomon more famous than your own name, and may He make his throne greater than your throne.? And the king has bowed in worship on his bed, <a href="/net/1_kings/1.htm">NET Bible</a> The king's servants have even come to congratulate our master King David, saying, 'May your God make Solomon more famous than you and make him an even greater king than you!' Then the king leaned on the bed <a href="/nheb/1_kings/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Moreover the king's servants came to bless our lord king David, saying, 'May your God make the name of Solomon better than your name, and make his throne greater than your throne;' and the king bowed himself on the bed. <a href="/wbt/1_kings/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</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="/web/1_kings/1.htm">World English Bible</a> Moreover the king’s servants came to bless our lord King David, saying, ‘May your God make the name of Solomon better than your name, and make his throne greater than your throne;’ and the king bowed himself on the bed. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_kings/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and also the servants of the king have come into bless our lord King David, saying, Your God makes the name of Solomon better than your name, and his throne greater than your throne; and the king bows himself on the bed, <a href="/ylt/1_kings/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and also the servants of the king have come into bless our lord king David, saying, Thy God doth make the name of Solomon better than thy name, and his throne greater than thy throne; and the king boweth himself on the bed, <a href="/slt/1_kings/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And also the king's servants came to bless our lord king David, saying. Thy God will do good to the name of Solomon above thy name, and he will magnify his throne above thy throne. And the king will worship upon the bed.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_kings/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the king's servants going in have blessed our lord king David, saying: May God make the name of Solomon greater than thy name, and make his throne greater than thy throne. And the king adored in his bed: <a href="/cpdv/1_kings/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And the servants of the king, entering, have blessed our lord king David, saying: ‘May God amplify the name of Solomon above your name, and may he magnify his throne above your throne.’ And the king reverenced from his bed. <a href="/nabre/1_kings/1.htm">New American Bible</a> and moreover the king’s servants have come to pay their respects to our lord, King David, saying, ‘May your God make Solomon’s name more famous than your name, his throne greater than your throne!’ And the king in his bed did homage. <a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Moreover the king’s servants came to congratulate our lord King David, saying, ‘May God make the name of Solomon more famous than yours, and make his throne greater than your throne.’ The king bowed in worship on the bed<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And moreover the king's servants came to bless our lord King David, saying, May the LORD your God make the name of Solomon better than your name, and make his throne greater than your throne. And the king bowed himself upon his bed. <a href="/hpbt/1_kings/1.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Also the Servants of the King came for the blessing of our Lord King David, and they said: ‘Let LORD JEHOVAH your God make the name of Solomon better than your name, and make his throne greater than your throne.’ And the King bowed on his bed.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_kings/1.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</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 down upon the bed. <a href="/sep/1_kings/1.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the servants of the king have gone in 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 worshipped upon his bed. <a href="/parallel/1_kings/1-47.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=491" 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">Adonijah Learns of Solomon's Kingship</a> …46Moreover, Solomon has taken his seat on the royal throne. 47<a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">The king’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: ‘aḇ·ḏê (N-mpc) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">servants</a> <a href="/hebrew/1571.htm" title="1571: wə·ḡam- (Conj) -- Also, moreover, yea. ">have also</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: bā·’ū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">gone</a> <a href="/hebrew/1288.htm" title="1288: lə·ḇā·rêḵ (Prep-l:: V-Piel-Inf) -- To kneel, bless. A primitive root; to kneel; by implication to bless God, and man; also to curse.">to congratulate</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/113.htm" title="113: ’ă·ḏō·nê·nū (N-mpc:: 1cp) -- Lord. Or adon; from an unused root; sovereign, i.e. Controller.">our 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> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">saying,</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ʾɛ̆·lō·hɛ·ḵå̄ (N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">‘May your God</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/8034.htm" title="8034: šêm (N-msc) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">make the name</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.">of Solomon</a> <a href="/hebrew/3190.htm" title="3190: yê·ṭêḇ (V-Hifil-Imperf.Jus-3ms) -- To be good, well, glad, or pleasing. A primitive root; to be make well, literally or figuratively.">more famous</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: miš·šə·me·ḵā (Prep-m:: N-msc:: 2ms) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">than your own name,</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 may He 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.">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·’e·ḵā (Prep-m:: N-msc:: 2ms) -- Seat of honor, throne. Or kicceh; from kacah; properly, covered, i.e. A throne.">than your throne.’</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">And the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/7812.htm" title="7812: way·yiš·ta·ḥū (Conj-w:: V-Hitpael-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To bow down. A primitive root; to depress, i.e. Prostrate.">has bowed in worship</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/4904.htm" title="4904: ham·miš·kāḇ (Art:: N-ms) -- Place of lying, a couch, act of lying. From shakab; a bed; abstractly, sleep; by euphemism, carnal intercourse.">his bed,</a> 48saying, ‘Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel! Today He has provided one to sit on my throne, and my eyes have seen it.’ ”…<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_samuel/10-24.htm">1 Samuel 10:24</a> Samuel said to all the people, “Do you see the one the LORD has chosen? There is no one like him among all the people.” And all the people shouted, “Long live the king!” <a href="/1_samuel/16-13.htm">1 Samuel 16:13</a> So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah. <a href="/2_samuel/5-3.htm">2 Samuel 5:3</a> So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where King David made with them a covenant before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel. <a href="/2_samuel/15-10.htm">2 Samuel 15:10</a> Then Absalom sent spies throughout the tribes of Israel with this message: “When you hear the sound of the horn, you are to say, ‘Absalom reigns in Hebron!’” <a href="/1_chronicles/29-22.htm">1 Chronicles 29:22</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. <a href="/1_chronicles/29-25.htm">1 Chronicles 29:25</a> 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/9-8.htm">2 Chronicles 9:8</a> Blessed be the LORD your God, who has delighted in you to set you on His throne to be king for the LORD your God. Because your God loved Israel enough to establish them forever, He has made you king over them to carry out justice and righteousness.” <a href="/psalms/72-17.htm">Psalm 72:17-19</a> May his name endure forever; may his name continue as long as the sun shines. In him may all nations be blessed; may they call him blessed. / Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who alone does marvelous deeds. / And blessed be His glorious name forever; may all the earth be filled with His glory. Amen and amen. <a href="/psalms/89-20.htm">Psalm 89:20-29</a> I have found My servant David; with My sacred oil I have anointed him. / My hand will sustain him; surely My arm will strengthen him. / No enemy will exact tribute; no wicked man will oppress him. ... <a href="/psalms/132-11.htm">Psalm 132:11-18</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.” / For the LORD has chosen Zion; He has desired it for His home: ... <a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6-7</a> For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. / Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this. <a href="/isaiah/11-1.htm">Isaiah 11:1-5</a> Then a shoot will spring up from the stump of Jesse, and a Branch from his roots will bear fruit. / The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD. / And He will delight in the fear of the LORD. He will not judge by what His eyes see, and He will not decide by what His ears hear, ... <a href="/jeremiah/23-5.htm">Jeremiah 23:5-6</a> Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land. / In His days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell securely. And this is His name by which He will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness. <a href="/matthew/21-9.htm">Matthew 21:9</a> The crowds that went ahead of Him and those that followed were shouting: “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest!”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And moreover the king's servants came to bless our lord king David, saying, God make the name of Solomon better than your name, and make his throne greater than your throne. And the king bowed himself on the bed.bless<a href="/exodus/12-32.htm">Exodus 12:32</a> Also take your flocks and your herds, as ye have said, and be gone; and bless me also.<a href="/2_samuel/8-10.htm">2 Samuel 8:10</a> Then Toi sent Joram his son unto king David, to salute him, and to bless him, because he had fought against Hadadezer, and smitten him: for Hadadezer had wars with Toi. And Joram brought with him vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and vessels of brass:<a href="/2_samuel/21-3.htm">2 Samuel 21:3</a> Wherefore David said unto the Gibeonites, What shall I do for you? and wherewith shall I make the atonement, that ye may bless the inheritance of the LORD?God<a href="/1_kings/1-37.htm">1 Kings 1:37</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="/luke/19-38.htm">Luke 19:38</a> Saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest.bowed<a href="/genesis/47-31.htm">Genesis 47:31</a> And he said, Swear unto me. And he sware unto him. And Israel bowed himself upon the bed's head.<a href="/hebrews/11-21.htm">Hebrews 11:21</a> By faith Jacob, when he was a dying, blessed both the sons of Joseph; and worshipped, leaning upon the top of his staff.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/13-11.htm">Bed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-3.htm">Better</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-3.htm">Bless</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-31.htm">Bowed</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-43.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-37.htm">Greater</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-44.htm">King's</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-46.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-33.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-46.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-46.htm">Throne</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/17-19.htm">Bed</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-32.htm">Better</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-10.htm">Bless</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-53.htm">Bowed</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-1.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-30.htm">Greater</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-19.htm">King's</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-5.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-39.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-50.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-48.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>The king’s servants have also gone to congratulate our lord King David This phrase highlights the loyalty and respect of King David's servants. In the context of ancient Israel, the king's servants played crucial roles in the administration and execution of royal duties. Their act of congratulating David signifies their acknowledgment of the transition of power to Solomon. This moment is pivotal as it marks the beginning of Solomon's reign, which was divinely ordained. The servants' actions reflect the cultural importance of honoring and supporting the king, a practice deeply rooted in the hierarchical structure of ancient Near Eastern societies.saying, ‘May your God make the name of Solomon more famous than your own name, This blessing invokes the name of God, emphasizing the belief that true success and renown come from divine favor. The desire for Solomon's name to surpass David's in fame is significant, considering David's established legacy as a warrior king and a man after God's own heart. This reflects the hope that Solomon's reign would bring even greater peace and prosperity. Biblically, Solomon's wisdom and the grandeur of his kingdom are well-documented, fulfilling this blessing. Theologically, it underscores the theme of God's continued covenantal faithfulness to David's lineage.and may He make his throne greater than your throne.’ This part of the blessing speaks to the expectation of an even more prosperous and stable kingdom under Solomon. Historically, Solomon's reign is marked by peace and the building of the Temple, which became a central place of worship for Israel. Theologically, the throne of Solomon is a type of the eternal throne of Christ, as Solomon's wisdom and peace prefigure the ultimate reign of Jesus, the Son of David. This expectation of a greater throne also aligns with the prophetic vision of an everlasting kingdom found in the Davidic Covenant.And the king has bowed in worship on his bed, David's act of worship, even from his bed, signifies his deep reverence and submission to God's will. Despite his frailty and old age, David's response is one of humility and gratitude, acknowledging God's sovereignty in the establishment of his successor. This moment reflects the cultural and religious practice of worship as an expression of faith and trust in God's promises. It also serves as a model of piety, showing that worship is not confined to physical strength or location but is a matter of the heart. David's worship here is a testament to his enduring faith and his recognition of God's hand in the affairs of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/k/king_david.htm">King David</a> The aging king of Israel, who is nearing the end of his reign. He is a central figure in this passage, demonstrating humility and worship. 2. <a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a> David's son, who is being anointed as the next king of Israel. The passage reflects the transition of power and the hope for Solomon's successful reign. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_king's_servants.htm">The King’s Servants</a> These are the officials and attendants of King David who come to offer their congratulations and blessings for Solomon's future reign. 4. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> The ultimate authority and source of blessing, whose favor is invoked for Solomon's reign to surpass that of David. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_bed.htm">The Bed</a> Symbolic of David's frailty and the end of his life, yet also a place where he demonstrates his faith and worship.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_blessing_and_encouragement.htm">The Importance of Blessing and Encouragement</a> The king’s servants model the importance of speaking blessings and encouragement over others, especially during transitions of leadership. <a href="/topical/h/humility_in_leadership.htm">Humility in Leadership</a> David’s act of worship, even in his frailty, demonstrates humility and recognition of God’s sovereignty, a vital trait for any leader. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_leadership_transitions.htm">God’s Sovereignty in Leadership Transitions</a> The passage highlights that God is the one who establishes and blesses leadership, reminding us to trust in His plans during times of change. <a href="/topical/l/legacy_and_influence.htm">Legacy and Influence</a> The desire for Solomon’s name to be greater than David’s reflects the biblical principle of building a legacy that honors God and impacts future generations. <a href="/topical/w/worship_in_all_circumstances.htm">Worship in All Circumstances</a> David’s worship from his bed teaches us that worship is not confined to physical strength or location but is an attitude of the heart.<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/does_1_chr_28_5_align_with_david's_succession.htm">Does 1 Chronicles 28:5, where David says God chose Solomon as king, align with or contradict other biblical passages about political intrigue in David's succession?</a> <a href="/q/does_1_kings_1_11-27_contradict_divine_king_appointments.htm">Does Nathan and Bathsheba's intervention (1 Kings 1:11-27) contradict earlier portrayals of divine appointment of kings in Israel?</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 name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_kings/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(47) The king bowed himself, that is, in worship (comp. <a href="/genesis/47-31.htm" title="And he said, Swear to me. And he swore to him. And Israel bowed himself on the bed's head.">Genesis 47:31</a>), at once joining in the prayer of his servants, and thanking God for the fulfilment of His promise.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 47. - And moreover [וְגַם as before] the king's servants [see on ver. 33] came to bless our lord king David [Jonathan here refers in all probability to the words of Benaiah, vers. 36, 37. He does not know the exact particulars, and ascribes to the "servants" the words of their commander. Of course it is possible that "the bodyguard took up the words of Jehoiada (Benaiah?) their captain and repeated them with some slight alteration." Rawlinson] saying, God [so the Keri. The Cethib has "thy God"] make the name of Solomon better than thy name and make his throne greater than thy throne [This prayer was fulfilled (<a href="/1_kings/3-12.htm">1 Kings 3:12</a>; <a href="/1_kings/4-21.htm">1 Kings 4:21-24</a>]. And the king bowed himself [in worship. Cf. <a href="/genesis/47-31.htm">Genesis 47:31</a>] upon the bed. <a href="/commentaries/1_kings/1-47.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>The king’s הַמֶּ֗לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king servants עַבְדֵ֣י (‘aḇ·ḏê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> Slave, servant have also וְגַם־ (wə·ḡam-) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1571.htm">Strong's 1571: </a> Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and gone בָּ֜אוּ (bā·’ū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go to congratulate לְ֠בָרֵךְ (lə·ḇā·rêḵ) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1288.htm">Strong's 1288: </a> To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse our lord אֲדֹנֵ֜ינוּ (’ă·ḏō·nê·nū) Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_113.htm">Strong's 113: </a> Sovereign, controller King הַמֶּ֣לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king David, דָּוִד֮ (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse saying, לֵאמֹר֒ (lê·mōr) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say ‘May your God אֱלֹהִ֜ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative make the name שֵׁ֤ם (šêm) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> A name of Solomon שְׁלֹמֹה֙ (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 more famous יֵיטֵ֨ב (yê·ṭêḇ) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3190.htm">Strong's 3190: </a> To be good, well, glad, or pleasing than your own name, מִשְּׁמֶ֔ךָ (miš·šə·me·ḵā) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> A name and may He make his throne כִּסְא֖וֹ (kis·’ōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3678.htm">Strong's 3678: </a> Seat of honor, throne greater וִֽיגַדֵּ֥ל (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 your throne.’ מִכִּסְאֶ֑ךָ (mik·kis·’e·ḵā) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3678.htm">Strong's 3678: </a> Seat of honor, throne And the king הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king has bowed in worship וַיִּשְׁתַּ֥חוּ (way·yiš·ta·ḥū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7812.htm">Strong's 7812: </a> To depress, prostrate on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against his bed, הַמִּשְׁכָּֽב׃ (ham·miš·kāḇ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4904.htm">Strong's 4904: </a> Place of lying, a couch, act of lying <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/1-47.htm">1 Kings 1:47 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_kings/1-47.htm">1 Kings 1:47 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_kings/1-47.htm">1 Kings 1:47 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_kings/1-47.htm">1 Kings 1:47 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_kings/1-47.htm">1 Kings 1:47 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/1-47.htm">1 Kings 1:47 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/1-47.htm">1 Kings 1:47 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/1-47.htm">1 Kings 1:47 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/1-47.htm">1 Kings 1:47 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_kings/1-47.htm">1 Kings 1:47 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-47.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 1:47 Moreover the king's servants came to bless (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/1-46.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 1:46"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 1:46" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/1-48.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 1:48"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 1:48" /></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>