1 Kings 2:12 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

Solomon sat on his father David's throne, and his power was firmly established.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

Then sat Solomon upon the throne of David his father; and his kingdom was established greatly.

ASV:

And Solomon sat upon the throne of David his father; and his kingdom was established greatly.

BBE:

And Solomon took his place on the seat of David his father, and his kingdom was made safe and strong.

DBY:

And Solomon sat on the throne of David his father; and his kingdom was established greatly.

ERV:

And Solomon sat upon the throne of David his father; and his kingdom was established greatly.

JPS:

And Solomon sat upon the throne of David his father; and his kingdom was established firmly.

WBS:

Then Solomon was seated upon the throne of David his father; and his kingdom was established greatly.

WEB:

Solomon sat on the throne of David his father; and his kingdom was firmly established.

YLT:

And Solomon hath sat on the throne of David his father, and his kingdom is established greatly,

1 Kings 2:12 Cross References

XREF:

1 Chronicles 29:23 Then Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king instead of David his father; and he prospered, and all Israel obeyed him.

2 Chronicles 1:1 Now Solomon the son of David established himself securely over his kingdom, and the LORD his God was with him and exalted him greatly. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

MHC:

2:12-25 Solomon received Bathsheba with all the respect that was owing to a mother; but let none be asked for that which they ought not to grant. It ill becomes a good man to prefer a bad request, or to appear in a bad cause. According to eastern customs it was plain that Adonijah sought to be king, by his asking for Abishag as his wife, and Solomon could not be safe while he lived. Ambitious, turbulent spirits commonly prepare death for themselves. Many a head has been lost by catching at a crown.

CONC:

David Established Firmly Greatly Kingdom Rule Safe Sat Seat Seated Solomon Strong Throne

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