1 Kings 2:12

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

His son Solomon became king and took control of David's kingdom.

Please bless my descendants and let them always be your chosen kings. You have already promised, and I'm sure that you will bless my family for ever.

Go and say to David, “You promised me that Solomon would be the next king. So why is Adonijah now king?”

Bring him back here, and he will take my place as king. He is the one I have chosen to rule Israel and Judah.

Solomon is now king.

“Benaiah,” Solomon shouted, “kill Shimei.” So Shimei died. Solomon was now in complete control of his kingdom.

David was old when he chose his son Solomon to be king of Israel.

King Solomon, the son of David, was now in complete control of his kingdom, because the LORD God had blessed him and made him a powerful king.

If they keep our agreement and follow my teachings, then someone in your family will rule for ever.”