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1 Kings 1:48

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 1 Kings 1:48 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And 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.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And 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.
1 Kings 1:48 — American Standard Version

Context — 1 Kings 1

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
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.
50And Adonijah feared because of Solomon; and he arose, and went, and caught hold on the horns of the altar.
51And it was told Solomon, saying, Behold, Adonijah feareth king Solomon; for, lo, he hath laid hold on the horns of the altar, saying, Let king Solomon swear unto me first that he will not slay his servant with the sword.
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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 thus said the king, etc.] Being in a proper posture for an address to God: blessed [be] the Lord God of Israel, which hath given [one] to sit on my throne this day, mine eyes seeing [it]; he ascribes this whole affair to God, and his kind providence, though all things were done according to his own orders; and gives thanks to him, who had directed him to take such steps as these were, and that the business was finished without any obstruction, and to the great joy and satisfaction of the people; and that there was such a prospect of Solomon’s having a happy and peaceable reign.”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Blessed, &c. - It is a great satisfaction to good men, when they are going out of the world, to see their children rising up in their stead, to serve God and their generation: and especially to see peace upon Israel, and the establishment of it. 3 Kings (1 Kings) 1:51”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Blessed: Gen 14:20; Ch1 29:10, Ch1 29:20; Neh 9:5; Psa 34:1, Psa 41:13, Psa 72:17-19, Psa 103:1, Psa 103:2; Psa 145:2; Dan 4:34; Luk 1:46, Luk 1:47, Luk 1:68, Luk 1:69; Eph 1:3; Pe1 1:3 which: Kg1 3:6; Ch1 17:11-14, Ch1 17:17; Psa 132:11, Psa 132:12; Pro 17:6 mine eyes: Sa2 24:3; Psa 128:5, Psa 128:6 3 Kings (1 Kings) 1:49”
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