1 Kings 1:17

New International Reader's Version

She said to him, “My master, you made a promise in the name of the Lord your God. You promised me, ‘Your son Solomon will be king after me. He will sit on my throne.’

Cross References

Genesis 18:12

So she laughed to herself. She thought, “I’m worn out, and my husband is old. Can I really know the joy of having a baby?”

1 Kings 1:13

Go in and see King David. Say to him, ‘You are my king and master. You promised me, “You can be sure that your son Solomon will be king after me. He will sit on my throne.” If that’s really true, why has Adonijah become king?’

1 Kings 1:14

While you are still talking to the king, I’ll come in and support what you have said.”

1 Kings 1:16

Bathsheba bowed low in front of the king. “What do you want?” the king asked.

1 Kings 1:18

But now Adonijah has made himself king. And you don’t even know about it.

1 Kings 1:30

And you can be just as sure I will do what I promised. This is the day I will do what I promised in the name of the Lord. He is the God of Israel. I promised you that your son Solomon would be king after me. He will sit on my throne in my place.”

1 Peter 3:6

Sarah was like that. She obeyed Abraham. She called him her master. Do you want to be like her? Then do what is right. And don’t give in to fear.