1 Kings 2:12

12 So Solomon sat on the throne of his father David, and his rule was firmly established.

1 Kings 2:12 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
12 Then sat Solomon upon the throne of David his father; and his kingdom was established greatly.
English Standard Version (ESV)
12 So Solomon sat on the throne of David his father, and his kingdom was firmly established.
New Living Translation (NLT)
12 Solomon became king and sat on the throne of David his father, and his kingdom was firmly established.
The Message Bible (MSG)
12 Solomon took over on the throne of his father David; he had a firm grip on the kingdom.
American Standard Version (ASV)
12 And Solomon sat upon the throne of David his father; and his kingdom was established greatly.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
12 Solomon sat on his father David's throne, and his power was firmly established.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
12 Solomon sat on the throne of his father David, and his kingship was firmly established.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
12 So Solomon sat on the throne of his father David. His position as king was made secure.

1 Kings 2:12 Meaning and Commentary

1 Kings 2:12

Then sat Solomon on the throne of David his father
So he did in his lifetime, with his consent, and by his order, and now by the agreement of the whole people:

and his kingdom was established greatly;
all submitting to it, and none opposing it.

1 Kings 2:12 In-Context

10 Then David rested with his ancestors and was buried in the City of David.
11 He had reigned forty years over Israel—seven years in Hebron and thirty-three in Jerusalem.
12 So Solomon sat on the throne of his father David, and his rule was firmly established.
13 Now Adonijah, the son of Haggith, went to Bathsheba, Solomon’s mother. Bathsheba asked him, “Do you come peacefully?” He answered, “Yes, peacefully.”
14 Then he added, “I have something to say to you.” “You may say it,” she replied.

Cross References 2

  • 1. 1 Chronicles 17:14; 1 Chronicles 29:23; 2 Chronicles 9:8
  • 2. ver 46; 2 Chronicles 1:1; 2 Chronicles 12:13; 2 Chronicles 17:1; 2 Chronicles 21:4
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