1 Kings 2:45

45 However, may King Solomon be blessed and David's throne be secure before the LORD forever."

1 Kings 2:45 Meaning and Commentary

1 Kings 2:45

And King Solomon [shall be] blessed
With a long and peaceable reign, and large dominions, notwithstanding all the attempts to make him unhappy:

and the throne of David shall be established before the Lord for ever;
the kingdom of David over Judah for a long time, in his natural line; and the kingdom of Israel, spiritual Israel, for ever in his son the Messiah; and that in the presence of the Lord, he observing, ordering, and succeeding all things to that purpose.

1 Kings 2:45 In-Context

43 Why didn't you keep your solemn promise to the LORD and the command that I gave you?"

44 The king said further, "You know quite well all the evil that you did to my father David. May the LORD return your evil on your own head.

45 However, may King Solomon be blessed and David's throne be secure before the LORD forever."

46 Then the king commanded Benaiah, Jehoiada's son, who went and attacked Shimei, and he died. In these ways royal power was handed over to Solomon.