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1 Kings 1:46

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 1 Kings 1:46 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And also Solomon sitteth on the throne of the kingdom.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And also Solomon sitteth on the throne of the kingdom.
1 Kings 1:46 — American Standard Version

Context — 1 Kings 1

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
43And Jonathan answered and said to Adonijah, Verily our lord king David hath made Solomon king:
44and the king hath sent with him Zadok the priest, and Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and they have caused him to ride upon the king`s mule;
45and Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet have anointed him king in Gihon; and they are come up from thence rejoicing, so that the city rang again. This is the noise that ye have heard.
46And also Solomon sitteth on the throne of the kingdom.
47And moreover the king`s servants came to bless our lord king David, saying, Thy God make the name of Solomon better than thy name, and make his throne greater than thy throne: and the king bowed himself upon the bed.
48And also thus said the king, Blessed be Jehovah, the God of Israel, who hath given one to sit on my throne this day, mine eyes even seeing it.
49And all the guests of Adonijah were afraid, and rose up, and went every man his way.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And also Solomon sitteth on the throne of the kingdom.] Where he was placed to exercise his regal power when returned to Jerusalem, as a further token and confirmation of his being really and actually king.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Kg1 1:13; Ch1 29:23; Psa 132:11; Hag 2:22 3 Kings (1 Kings) 1:47”
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