Then ye shall come up after him, that he may come and sit upon my throne; for he shall be king in my stead: and I have appointed him to be ruler over Israel and over Judah.
Then you will follow him up to the palace, so he can come and sit on my throne. He will be king in my place, because I have chosen him to rule over both Israel and Judah.
King David is officially declaring that Solomon will be his successor and take over as king of the entire nation.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 1 Kings, King David was elderly and facing the end of his reign, with his son Adonijah attempting to seize the throne by gathering supporters and proclaiming himself king. David, honoring a prior promise to Bathsheba and guided by God's will, publicly declared Solomon as his rightful successor to maintain stability in Israel. This verse records David's official command for Solomon to ascend the throne and rule over both Israel and Judah.
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