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Today He has provided one to sit on my throne, and my eyes have seen it.’” <a href="/kjv/1_kings/1.htm">King James Bible</a> And also thus said the king, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, which hath given one to sit on my throne this day, mine eyes even seeing it. <a href="/nkjv/1_kings/1.htm">New King James Version</a> Also the king said thus, ‘Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, who has given one to sit on my throne this day, while my eyes see it!’ ” <a href="/nasb_/1_kings/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> The king has also said this: ‘Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who has granted one to sit on my throne today while my own eyes see it.’” <a href="/nasb/1_kings/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220The king has also said thus, &#8216Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who has granted one to sit on my throne today while my own eyes see it.&#8217&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/1_kings/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “The king has also said thus, ‘Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who has granted one to sit on my throne today while my own eyes see it.’” <a href="/lsb/1_kings/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And also, the king said thus, ‘Blessed be Yahweh, the God of Israel, who has granted one to sit on my throne today while my own eyes see it.’” <a href="/amp/1_kings/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> The king has also said this: ‘Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who has granted one [of my descendants] to sit on my throne today and allowed my eyes to see it.’” <a href="/csb/1_kings/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> And the king went on to say this: ‘Blessed be the LORD God of Israel! Today he has provided one to sit on my throne, and I am a witness.’ ” <a href="/hcsb/1_kings/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> And the king went on to say this: &#8216May the LORD God of Israel be praised! Today He has provided one to sit on my throne, and I am a witness.&#8217&#8221 <a href="/asv/1_kings/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> And also thus said the king, Blessed be Jehovah, the God of Israel, who hath given one to sit on my throne this day, mine eyes even seeing it. <a href="/cev/1_kings/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> and prayed, "I praise you, LORD God of Israel. You have made my son Solomon king and have let me live to see it." <a href="/erv/1_kings/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> And also thus said the king, Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, which hath given one to sit on my throne this day, mine eyes even seeing it. <a href="/gwt/1_kings/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> and said, 'Praise the LORD God of Israel who has let me see the heir to my throne.'" <a href="/gnt/1_kings/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> and prayed, 'Let us praise the LORD, the God of Israel, who has today made one of my descendants succeed me as king, and has let me live to see it!'" <a href="/isv/1_kings/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> and said 'Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, who has provided someone to sit on my throne today. I've seen it with my own eyes!'" <a href="/msb/1_kings/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> saying, ?Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel! Today He has provided one to sit on my throne, and my eyes have seen it.?? <a href="/net/1_kings/1.htm">NET Bible</a> and said this: 'The LORD God of Israel is worthy of praise because today he has placed a successor on my throne and allowed me to see it.'" <a href="/nheb/1_kings/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Also thus said the king, 'Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who has given one to sit on my throne this day, my eyes even seeing it.'" <a href="/wbt/1_kings/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And also thus said the king, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, who hath given one to sit on my throne this day, my eyes even seeing it. <a href="/web/1_kings/1.htm">World English Bible</a> Also thus said the king, ‘Blessed be Yahweh, the God of Israel, who has given one to sit on my throne today, my eyes even seeing it.’” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_kings/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and also thus the king has said, Blessed [is] YHWH, God of Israel, who has given [one] sitting on my throne today, and my eyes are seeing.” <a href="/ylt/1_kings/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and also thus hath the king said, Blessed is Jehovah, God of Israel, who hath given to-day one sitting on my throne, and mine eyes seeing.' <a href="/slt/1_kings/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And also thus will the king say, Blessed Jehovah the God of Israel who gave this day him sitting upon my throne, and mine eyes seeing.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_kings/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And he said: Blessed be the Lord the God of Israel, who hath given this day one to sit on my throne, my eyes seeing <a href="/cpdv/1_kings/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And he said: ‘Blessed is the Lord, the God of Israel, who today has bestowed someone to sit upon my throne, while my eyes may see it.’ ” <a href="/nabre/1_kings/1.htm">New American Bible</a> This is what the king said: ‘Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who has this day provided one to sit upon my throne, so that I see it with my own eyes.’ ” <a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> and went on to pray thus, ‘Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who today has granted one of my offspring to sit on my throne and permitted me to witness it.’”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And also thus said the king, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, who has given me a son to sit upon my throne this day, my own eyes seeing it. <a href="/hpbt/1_kings/1.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Also the King spoke thus: ‘blessed is LORD JEHOVAH the God of Israel who gave to me a son today to sit on my throne, and my eyes see it!’<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_kings/1.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And also thus said the king: Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who hath given one to sit on my throne this day, mine eyes even seeing it.' <a href="/sep/1_kings/1.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Moreover thus said the king, Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, who has this day appointed one of my seed sitting on my throne, and my eyes see it. <a href="/parallel/1_kings/1-48.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=508" 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> …47The 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, 48<a href="/hebrew/1571.htm" title="1571: wə·ḡam- (Conj) -- Also, moreover, yea. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king."></a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: ’ā·mar (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">saying,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3602.htm" title="3602: kā·ḵāh (Adv) -- Thus. From koh; just so, referring to the previous or following context."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1288.htm" title="1288: bā·rūḵ (V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-ms) -- To kneel, bless. A primitive root; to kneel; by implication to bless God, and man; also to curse.">‘Blessed be</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/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/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.">Today</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">He</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: nā·ṯan (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">has provided one</a> <a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: yō·šêḇ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">to 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/5869.htm" title="5869: wə·‘ê·nay (Conj-w:: N-cdc:: 1cs) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">and my eyes</a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: rō·’ō·wṯ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-fp) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">have seen it.’”</a> 49At this, all the guests of Adonijah arose in terror and scattered.…<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/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_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="/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/29-10.htm">1 Chronicles 29:10</a> Then David blessed the LORD in the sight of all the assembly and said: “May You be blessed, O LORD, God of our father Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. <a href="/2_samuel/23-1.htm">2 Samuel 23:1-5</a> These are the last words of David: “The oracle of David son of Jesse, the oracle of the man raised on high, the one anointed by the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel: / The Spirit of the LORD spoke through me; His word was on my tongue. / The God of Israel spoke; the Rock of Israel said to me, ‘He who rules the people with justice, who rules in the fear of God, ... <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/29-20.htm">1 Chronicles 29:20</a> Then David said to the whole assembly, “Bless the LORD your God.” So the whole assembly blessed the LORD, the God of their fathers. They bowed down and paid homage to the LORD and to the king. <a href="/2_samuel/7-25.htm">2 Samuel 7:25-29</a> And now, O LORD God, confirm forever the word You have spoken concerning Your servant and his house. Do as You have promised, / so that Your name will be magnified forever when it is said, ‘The LORD of Hosts is God over Israel.’ And the house of Your servant David will be established before You. / For You, O LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, have revealed this to Your servant when You said, ‘I will build a house for you.’ Therefore Your servant has found the courage to offer this prayer to You. ... <a href="/1_chronicles/17-23.htm">1 Chronicles 17:23-27</a> And now, O LORD, let the word You have spoken concerning Your servant and his house be established forever. Do as You have promised, / so that Your name will be established and magnified forever when it is said, ‘The LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, is God over Israel.’ And may the house of Your servant David be established before You. / For You, my God, have revealed to Your servant that You will build a house for him. Therefore Your servant has found the courage to pray before You. ... <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="/luke/1-32.htm">Luke 1:32-33</a> He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David, / and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!” <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: <a href="/acts/2-30.htm">Acts 2:30-31</a> But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that He would place one of his descendants on his throne. / Foreseeing this, David spoke about the resurrection of the Christ, that He was not abandoned to Hades, nor did His body see decay.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And also thus said the king, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, which has given one to sit on my throne this day, my eyes even seeing it.Blessed<a href="/genesis/14-20.htm">Genesis 14:20</a> And blessed be the most high God, which hath delivered thine enemies into thy hand. And he gave him tithes of all.<a href="/1_chronicles/29-10.htm">1 Chronicles 29:10,20</a> Wherefore David blessed the LORD before all the congregation: and David said, Blessed be thou, LORD God of Israel our father, for ever and ever… <a href="/nehemiah/9-5.htm">Nehemiah 9:5</a> Then the Levites, Jeshua, and Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabniah, Sherebiah, Hodijah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah, said, Stand up and bless the LORD your God for ever and ever: and blessed be thy glorious name, which is exalted above all blessing and praise.which<a href="/1_kings/3-6.htm">1 Kings 3:6</a> And Solomon said, Thou hast shewed unto thy servant David my father great mercy, according as he walked before thee in truth, and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with thee; and thou hast kept for him this great kindness, that thou hast given him a son to sit on his throne, as it is this day.<a href="/1_chronicles/17-11.htm">1 Chronicles 17:11-14,17</a> And it shall come to pass, when thy days be expired that thou must go to be with thy fathers, that I will raise up thy seed after thee, which shall be of thy sons; and I will establish his kingdom… <a href="/psalms/132-11.htm">Psalm 132:11,12</a> The LORD hath sworn in truth unto David; he will not turn from it; Of the fruit of thy body will I set upon thy throne… mine eyes<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="/psalms/128-5.htm">Psalm 128:5,6</a> The LORD shall bless thee out of Zion: and thou shalt see the good of Jerusalem all the days of thy life… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/21-10.htm">Allowed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-47.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-20.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-21.htm">Granted</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-35.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-22.htm">Offspring</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-50.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-4.htm">Praised</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-11.htm">Seed</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-35.htm">Sit</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-46.htm">Sitting</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-47.htm">Throne</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-20.htm">Today</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-20.htm">To-Day</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/16-21.htm">Allowed</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-45.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-10.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-10.htm">Granted</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-4.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-19.htm">Offspring</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-7.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-7.htm">Praised</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-33.htm">Seed</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-24.htm">Sit</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-5.htm">Sitting</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-4.htm">Throne</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-51.htm">Today</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-51.htm">To-Day</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'; 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This phrase reflects a common biblical expression of praise and gratitude towards God, acknowledging His sovereignty and faithfulness. The use of "LORD" in all caps signifies the divine name YHWH, emphasizing the covenant relationship between God and Israel. This expression of blessing is a recognition of God's active role in the affairs of Israel, a theme prevalent throughout the Old Testament. It echoes similar declarations found in Psalms and other historical books, where God's intervention and provision are celebrated.Today He has provided one to sit on my throne, This part of the verse highlights the immediate fulfillment of God's promise to David regarding his dynasty. The "throne" symbolizes not just political power but also the continuation of God's covenant with David, as seen in <a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12-16</a>. The phrase "provided one" indicates divine selection and approval, underscoring the belief that God is the ultimate authority in appointing leaders. This moment is significant in the biblical narrative as it marks the transition of kingship from David to Solomon, ensuring the stability and continuity of the Davidic line.and my eyes have seen it.’” David's personal witness to the fulfillment of God's promise is a testament to his faith and God's faithfulness. The phrase "my eyes have seen it" conveys a sense of personal satisfaction and divine assurance. It is reminiscent of other biblical figures who witnessed God's promises come to fruition, such as Simeon in <a href="/luke/2-29.htm">Luke 2:29-32</a>, who saw the Messiah before his death. This moment serves as a type of Christ, foreshadowing the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises through Jesus, the descendant of David, who establishes an eternal kingdom.<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 expressing gratitude to God for the succession of his throne. 2. <a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a> David's son, whom David has appointed as his successor to the throne of Israel, ensuring the continuation of his dynasty. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord,_the_god_of_israel.htm">The LORD, the God of Israel</a> The covenant God of Israel, whom David praises for His faithfulness in providing a successor. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_throne_of_israel.htm">The Throne of Israel</a> Symbolizes the continuation of David's lineage and God's promise to establish his kingdom. 5. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The capital city of Israel, where the events of the succession are taking place.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness.htm">God's Faithfulness</a> God is faithful to His promises, as seen in the fulfillment of His covenant with David. We can trust God to fulfill His promises in our lives. <a href="/topical/g/gratitude_and_praise.htm">Gratitude and Praise</a> Like David, we should express gratitude to God for His provisions and blessings, recognizing His hand in our lives. <a href="/topical/l/leadership_transition.htm">Leadership Transition</a> The importance of preparing and praying for the next generation of leaders, ensuring they are equipped to carry on God's work. <a href="/topical/d/divine_providence.htm">Divine Providence</a> God's sovereignty is evident in the orderly transition of power. We can rest in His control over the events of our lives. <a href="/topical/v/vision_and_legacy.htm">Vision and Legacy</a> David's joy in seeing his successor reminds us to consider the legacy we leave and the vision we impart to those who follow us.<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/did_foreign_kings_ever_honor_israel's_god.htm">Psalm 138:4-5 speaks of all kings praising God. Is there any historical evidence that surrounding nations' rulers ever truly honored Israel's God in this way?</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/why_promise_restoration_if_judgment_remains.htm">Why does Solomon's prayer in 1 Kings 8:33-34 promise national restoration to Israel if they repent, when other biblical passages suggest God's judgment can remain despite repentance?</a> <a href="/q/why_was_david_punished_for_a_census.htm">Why was David punished for conducting a census?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 48. - And also thus saith the king, Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, which hath given one to sit on my throne this day, mine eyes even seeing it. [These last words are added because it is quite an exceptional thing for a king to see his successor on the throne.] <a href="/commentaries/1_kings/1-48.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>saying, אָמַ֣ר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say ‘May the LORD יְהוָ֜ה (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 God אֱלֹהֵ֣י (’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 יִשְׂרָאֵ֗ל (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 be praised! בָּר֨וּךְ (bā·rūḵ) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1288.htm">Strong's 1288: </a> To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse Today הַיּ֛וֹם (hay·yō·wm) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day He אֲשֶׁ֨ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that has provided [one] נָתַ֥ן (nā·ṯan) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set to sit יֹשֵׁ֥ב (yō·šêḇ) Verb - Qal - Participle - 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 and my eyes וְעֵינַ֥י (wə·‘ê·nay) Conjunctive waw | Noun - cdc | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> An eye, a fountain have seen [it].’” רֹאֽוֹת׃ (rō·’ō·wṯ) Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> To see <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/1-48.htm">1 Kings 1:48 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_kings/1-48.htm">1 Kings 1:48 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_kings/1-48.htm">1 Kings 1:48 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_kings/1-48.htm">1 Kings 1:48 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_kings/1-48.htm">1 Kings 1:48 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/1-48.htm">1 Kings 1:48 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/1-48.htm">1 Kings 1:48 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/1-48.htm">1 Kings 1:48 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/1-48.htm">1 Kings 1:48 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_kings/1-48.htm">1 Kings 1:48 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-48.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 1:48 Also thus said the king Blessed be (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/1-47.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 1:47"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 1:47" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/1-49.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 1:49"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 1:49" /></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>