1 Kings 2:12

New International Reader's Version

So Solomon sat on the throne of his father David. His position as king was made secure.

Cross References

2 Samuel 7:29

Now please bless my royal house. Then it will continue forever in your sight. Lord and King, you have spoken. Because you have given my royal house your blessing, it will be blessed forever.”

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 1:30

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 Kings 1:35

Then come back up to the city with him. Have him sit on my throne. He will rule in my place. I’ve appointed him ruler over Israel and Judah.”

1 Kings 1:46

And that’s not all. Solomon has taken his seat on the royal throne.

1 Kings 2:46

Then the king gave the order to Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada. Benaiah left the palace and struck down Shimei. And he died. So the kingdom was now made secure in Solomon’s hands.

1 Chronicles 23:1

David had become very old. So he made his son Solomon king over Israel.

2 Chronicles 1:1

Solomon was the son of David. Solomon made his position secure over his kingdom. The Lord his God was with him. He made Solomon very great.

Psalm 132:12

If your sons keep my covenant and the laws I teach them, then their sons will sit on your throne for ever and ever.”