KJV ORIGINAL
And thou, my lord, O king, the eyes of all Israel are upon thee, that thou shouldest tell them who shall sit on the throne of my lord the king after him.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And you, my lord the king, all of Israel is watching you, waiting for you to tell them who will sit on your throne and rule after you.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The speaker is telling King David that the entire nation is looking to him to name his successor to the throne.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 1 Kings, King David is advanced in years and facing the end of his life, with his kingdom in a state of uncertainty. His son Adonijah has attempted to seize the throne without David's consent, prompting loyal figures like Bathsheba to intervene. Bathsheba, as Solomon's mother, is urging David to publicly declare Solomon as his successor to fulfill God's promises and prevent chaos.
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