1 Kings 2:12

Easy To Read Version

Now Solomon was king. He sat on the throne of his father David and was in complete control of his kingdom.

Cross References

2 Samuel 7:29

Now, please, bless my family. Let them stand before you {and serve you} forever. Lord my Master, you yourself said these things. You yourself blessed my family with a blessing that will continue forever.”

1 Kings 1:13

Go to King David and say to him, ‘My lord and king, you made a promise to me. You promised that my son Solomon would be the next king after you. So why is Adonijah becoming the new king?’

1 Kings 1:30

Today I will do what I promised you in the past. I made that promise by the power of the Lord God of Israel. I promised that your son Solomon would be the next king after me. And I promised that he would take my place on my throne. I will keep my promise!”

1 Kings 1:35

Then come back here with him. Solomon will sit on my throne and be the new king in my place. I have chosen Solomon to be the ruler of Israel and Judah.”

1 Kings 2:46

Then the king ordered Benaiah to kill Shimei, and he did. Now Solomon had full control of his kingdom.

1 Chronicles 23:1

David became an old man, so he made his son Solomon the new king of Israel.

2 Chronicles 1:1

Solomon became a very strong king because the Lord his God was with him. The Lord made Solomon very great.

Psalm 132:12

\{The Lord said,\}\par “David, if your children obey my Agreement {\cf2\super [621]} \par and the laws I teach them,\par then someone from your family\par will always be the king.”\par