1 Kings 2:12

Then sat Solomon upon the throne of David his father; and his kingdom was established greatly.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Kings 2:12

BSB

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

AKJV

Then sat Solomon on the throne of David his father; and his kingdom was established greatly.

CPDV

Then Solomon sat upon the throne of his father David, and his kingdom was strengthened exceedingly.

ERV

And Solomon sat upon the throne of David his father; and his kingdom was established greatly.

NHEB

Solomon sat on the throne of David his father; and his kingdom was firmly established.

SMT

And Solomon will sit upon the throne of David his father; and his kingdom will be protected greatly.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Kings 2:12

ThensatH3427Verb SolomonH8010Proper Name MasculineuponthethroneH3678Noun MasculineofDavidH1732Proper Name MasculinehisfatherH1Noun MasculineandhiskingdomH4438Noun FemininewasestablishedH3559Verb greatlyH3966

Commentary for 1 Kings 2:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Kings 2:12

Summary

Solomon secures royal power permanently

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Solomon assumes father's throne

Estimated Time Period

c. 970 BC