1 Kings 1:46 kjv
And also Solomon sitteth on the throne of the kingdom.
1 Kings 1:46 nkjv
Also Solomon sits on the throne of the kingdom.
1 Kings 1:46 niv
Moreover, Solomon has taken his seat on the royal throne.
1 Kings 1:46 esv
Solomon sits on the royal throne.
1 Kings 1:46 nlt
What's more, Solomon is now sitting on the royal throne as king.
1 Kings 1 46 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Ki 1:35 | "Then you shall come up after him, and he shall come and sit on my throne…" | David's decree for Solomon to sit on his throne. |
| 1 Ki 1:47 | "...Moreover, the king’s servants came to bless our lord King David, saying..." | Immediate context; validation of Solomon's kingship. |
| 1 Ki 1:48 | "And the king also said, ‘Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, who has provided today one to sit on my throne, my eyes even seeing it.’" | David's praise for God's provision of Solomon's reign. |
| 1 Ki 2:12 | "So Solomon sat on the throne of David his father, and his kingdom was firmly established." | Solomon's solidified kingship after David's death. |
| 2 Sam 7:12 | "When your days are fulfilled and you lie down with your fathers, I will raise up your offspring after you, who shall come from your body, and I will establish his kingdom." | Nathan's prophecy to David about his successor. |
| 2 Sam 7:13 | "He shall build a house for my name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever." | Divine promise of an enduring dynasty and throne. |
| 2 Sam 7:16 | "And your house and your kingdom shall be made sure forever before me. Your throne shall be established forever." | God's eternal covenant with David's lineage. |
| 1 Ch 17:11 | "…I will raise up your offspring after you, who will be one of your own sons, and I will establish his kingdom." | Echoes Nathan's prophecy concerning David's son. |
| 1 Ch 17:12 | "He is the one who will build a house for me, and I will establish his throne forever." | God's eternal establishment of the royal throne. |
| 1 Ch 17:14 | "But I will confirm him in My house and in My kingdom forever, and his throne will be established forever." | Divine decree over David's perpetual throne. |
| Ps 89:3 | "I have made a covenant with my chosen one; I have sworn to David my servant: ‘I will establish your offspring forever, and build up your throne for all generations.’" | God's faithfulness to Davidic covenant and throne. |
| Ps 89:4 | "I will establish your offspring forever, and build up your throne for all generations." | Reiterates the eternal nature of the Davidic throne. |
| Ps 132:11 | "The LORD swore to David a sure oath from which he will not turn back: ‘One of your own sons I will set on your throne.’" | Divine oath securing Davidic succession. |
| Ps 132:12 | "If your sons keep my covenant… then your sons also shall sit on your throne forever." | Conditional continuation of David's line on the throne. |
| Prov 21:1 | "The king's heart is a stream of water in the hand of the LORD; he turns it wherever he will." | God's ultimate sovereignty over kings and their actions. |
| Dan 2:21 | "He changes times and seasons; he removes kings and sets up kings…" | God's power in determining rulers. |
| Rom 13:1 | "Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God." | God establishes all authority, including kings. |
| Ps 45:6 | "Your throne, O God, is forever and ever; the scepter of uprightness is the scepter of your kingdom." | Depicts divine rule; a spiritual ideal for earthly kingship. |
| Isa 9:7 | "Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it…" | Messianic prophecy concerning an eternal Davidic ruler. |
| Lk 1:32 | "He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. And the Lord God will give to him the throne of his father David," | Prophecy of Jesus inheriting David's throne. |
| 1 Ch 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." | Emphasizes Solomon's throne as representing God's throne. |
| Heb 1:8 | "But of the Son he says, ‘Your throne, O God, is forever and ever, the scepter of uprightness is the scepter of your kingdom.’" | Cites Ps 45:6 applying the divine throne to Christ. |
1 Kings 1 verses
1 Kings 1 46 Meaning
The verse 1 Kings 1:46 declares the definitive establishment of Solomon as king. It announces the accomplished fact that Solomon has taken his rightful and divinely appointed place on the royal throne, thus asserting his legitimate rule over the kingdom. This statement serves as the conclusive counterpoint to Adonijah's failed attempt to usurp the throne.
1 Kings 1 46 Context
1 Kings chapter 1 depicts the precarious transition of power from King David to his successor. David, old and feeble, has not yet publicly named an heir. This power vacuum leads his ambitious son Adonijah to gather support and declare himself king. Meanwhile, Bathsheba (Solomon's mother) and Nathan the prophet remind David of his promise that Solomon would reign. Acting swiftly and decisively, David commands that Solomon be publicly anointed by Zadok the priest and proclaimed king while David is still alive. The sound of this proclamation and the joy in Jerusalem reach Adonijah's feast. It is in this dramatic setting that news reaches Adonijah's assembly that "Solomon sits on the throne of the kingdom," confirming his rival's undisputed ascent to power.
1 Kings 1 46 Word analysis
- And (וְ - ve): This simple conjunction links the previous narrative (the anointing and procession of Solomon) with the consequence of those actions, introducing a fact of crucial importance conveyed to Adonijah. It signifies completion and finality.
- Solomon (שְׁלֹמֹה - Shelomoh): Derived from the Hebrew word shalom, meaning 'peace' or 'completeness.' His name foreshadows the era of peace he would bring to Israel, contrasting sharply with the turmoil of Adonijah's rebellion and David's reign marked by war. He was also named Jedidiah, meaning 'beloved of the LORD,' affirming divine favor.
- sits (יוֹשֵׁב - yoshev): This Hebrew word, a present participle, conveys not just a single action of sitting down, but an established state of being. It indicates permanence and settled authority, signifying that Solomon is actively occupying the position and exercising the duties of kingship, not merely in a transient manner. It is a common idiom for beginning a reign or taking possession of the throne.
- on the throne (עַל־כִּסֵּא - 'al-kisse'):
- Throne (kisse): The most potent symbol of royal power, authority, and sovereignty in the ancient Near East. It signifies the center of decision-making, judgment, and governance. To sit "on the throne" is to embody the ultimate temporal authority of the kingdom.
- of the kingdom (הַמַּמְלָכָה - ham-mamlāḵâ):
- Kingdom (mamlaka): Refers to the political entity, the realm, the domain over which a king rules. Its inclusion emphasizes that Solomon's reign is not just a personal matter but extends legitimately over all the territories and peoples of Israel, consolidating his position as the universally recognized and divinely sanctioned ruler.
- Words-group Analysis:
- "Solomon sits on the throne": This phrase directly announces the fulfillment of David's promise and God's decree. It highlights the transition of authority and legitimacy from the old king to the new. It's an announcement of divine election manifested in a concrete act.
- "on the throne of the kingdom": This signifies not merely Solomon's physical presence on a seat but his complete investiture with royal authority and the legitimate dominion over the entirety of the unified Israelite kingdom. It contrasts sharply with Adonijah's premature and illegitimate self-proclamation. The "throne of the kingdom" further hints at its divine origin, as the Israelite kings were understood to sit on the LORD's throne (1 Ch 29:23).