1 Kings 2:12

Holy Bible: 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 Chronicles 1:1

Solomon, the son of David, became a very strong king, because the Lord his God was with him and made him very great.

Psalm 132:12

If your descendants obey my agreement and the laws I teach them, then the king will always be someone from your family.”

1 Kings 1:46

Solomon is sitting on the king’s throne and the king’s officers are congratulating King David, saying, ‘King David, you are a great king!’ And now we pray that your God will make Solomon a great king too. We pray your God will make him even more famous than you. And we pray that his kingdom will be even greater than yours is! Even King David was there. From his bed, the king bowed before Solomon

2 Samuel 7:29

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

1 Kings 2:46

Then the king ordered Benaiah to kill Shimei, and he did. So 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.

1 Kings 1:13

Go to King David and tell him, ‘My lord and king, you promised me 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, the God of Israel. I promised that your son Solomon would be the next king after me. I promised that he would take my place on my throne, and 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 him to be the ruler of Israel and Judah.”