1 Kings 2:12

Good News Translation

Solomon succeeded his father David as king, and his royal power was firmly established.

Cross References

2 Samuel 7:29

I ask you to bless my descendants so that they will continue to enjoy your favor. You, Sovereign Lord, have promised this, and your blessing will rest on my descendants forever.”

1 Kings 1:13

go at once to King David and ask him, ‘Your Majesty, didn't you solemnly promise me that my son Solomon would succeed you as king? How is it, then, that Adonijah has become king?’”

1 Kings 1:30

that today I will keep the promise I made to you in the name of the Lord, the God of Israel, that your son Solomon would succeed me as king.”

1 Kings 1:35

Follow him back here when he comes to sit on my throne. He will succeed me as king, because he is the one I have chosen to be the ruler of Israel and Judah.”

1 Kings 1:46

Solomon is now the king.

1 Kings 2:46

Then the king gave orders to Benaiah, who went out and killed Shimei. Solomon was now in complete control.

1 Chronicles 23:1

When David was very old, he made his son Solomon king of Israel.

2 Chronicles 1:1

Solomon, the son of King David, took firm control of the kingdom of Israel, and the Lord his God blessed him and made him very powerful.

Psalm 132:12

If your sons are true to my covenant and to the commands I give them, their sons, also, will succeed you for all time as kings.”