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1 Kings 1:46
And also Solomon sitteth on the throne of the kingdom.

1 Chronicles 29:23-25
Then Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king instead of David his father, and prospered; and all Israel obeyed him…

2 Chronicles 1:1
And Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom, and the LORD his Godwas with him, and magnified him exceedingly.

his kingdom

2 Samuel 7:12,13,29
And when thy days be fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, I will set up thy seed after thee, which shall proceed out of thy bowels, and I will establish his kingdom…

Psalm 72:8
He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, and from the river unto the ends of the earth.

Psalm 89:36,37
His seed shall endure for ever, and his throne as the sun before me…

and his kingdom was firmly established
The establishment of Solomon's kingdom indicates a period of peace and consolidation of power, which was necessary for the prosperity and expansion of Israel. This stability was achieved through Solomon's wisdom, which he famously requested from God (1 Kings 3:9-12). The phrase also suggests that potential threats to Solomon's reign, such as rival claims to the throne, were effectively neutralized, as seen in the earlier chapters of 1 Kings. This firm establishment is a type of the ultimate peace and order that will be realized in the Kingdom of God under the reign of Christ, who is the true and eternal King. Solomon's reign is often seen as a golden age for Israel, foreshadowing the perfect and everlasting kingdom promised in the New Testament (Revelation 11:15).

– The verse begins with a simple statement of transition: “So Solomon…” (1 Kings 2:12).

– • It signals fulfillment of earlier promises (2 Samuel 7:12–13;1 Kings 1:30) that David’s son would succeed him.

– • The “So” links directly to David’s final charges (1 Kings 2:1–9); Solomon’s obedience to those words sets the tone for his reign.

– • God’s covenant faithfulness is highlighted—He keeps His word to raise up a son after David (Psalm 132:11–12).

– • “Sat” conveys rightful occupancy, not usurpation. Like1 Chronicles 29:23, it underscores Solomon’s legitimate coronation.

– • The throne itself symbolizes divine authority delegated to Israel’s king (1 Chronicles 28:5). Solomon occupies a seat God established, stressing the continuity of God’s rule through David’s line (Psalm 89:3–4).

– • By sitting, Solomon moves from prince to reigning monarch, a decisive moment Gideon and Absalom never reached (cf.Judges 8:22–23;2 Samuel 15:10).

– • The verse ties Solomon’s identity to David, underscoring lineage and covenant (2 Samuel 7:15–16).

– • David’s throne carries memories of victories, worship, and repentance; Solomon inherits both privilege and responsibility (1 Kings 2:3–4).

– • This father-son connection prefigures the greater Son of David, Jesus, who will sit on an eternal throne (Luke 1:32–33).

– • The Hebrew narrative often pauses to declare that a reign “was firmly established” after threats are neutralized (1 Kings 2:24, 45). Here it means internal opposition (Adonijah, Joab, Shimei) had been addressed, securing peace.

– • God, not merely Solomon’s strategies, established the kingdom (1 Chronicles 29:25). His fidelity brought stability, fulfilling promises likeDeuteronomy 17:20 that obedience would prolong a king’s reign.

– • A firmly established kingdom sets the stage for building the temple (1 Kings 5:4–5) and ushering in Israel’s golden age, mirroring the secure foundation believers have in Christ’s unshakable kingdom (Hebrews 12:28).

1 Kings 2:12 marks the hinge between David’s era and Solomon’s. Each phrase underscores divine faithfulness: God’s chosen son sits on God’s chosen throne, inheriting God’s covenant promises. With adversaries removed and authority recognized, Solomon’s reign begins on a solid footing, demonstrating that when God establishes something, it endures.