1 Kings 1:46 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And also Solomon sitteth on the throne of the kingdom.

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And Solomon is now sitting on the throne as king of the kingdom.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse announces that Solomon has officially taken his place as the new king of Israel.

📚 Historical Context

This declaration comes during the transition of power from King David to his son Solomon around 970 BC. David had promised that Solomon would succeed him as king, but his older son Adonijah had attempted to claim the throne first. This verse confirms that Solomon's coronation was successful and he was now the rightful ruler of the united kingdom of Israel.

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And out of all my sons (because the LORD has given me many sons), he has chosen my son Solomon to sit on the throne of the LORD's kingdom over Israel.

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The throne had six steps leading up to it, with a golden footstool attached to the throne. There were armrests on both sides of the seat, and two lions stood beside the armrests.

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Then I will make your royal family's rule over Israel last forever, just as I promised your father David when I said, 'You will always have someone from your family line sitting on Israel's throne.'

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