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1 Kings 2:12

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What does 1 Kings 2:12 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And Solomon sat upon the throne of David his father; and his kingdom was established greatly.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And Solomon sat upon the throne of David his father; and his kingdom was established greatly.
1 Kings 2:12 — American Standard Version

Context — 1 Kings 2

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9Now therefore hold him not guiltless, for thou art a wise man; and thou wilt know what thou oughtest to do unto him, and thou shalt bring his hoar head down to Sheol with blood.
10And David slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city of David.
11And the days that David reigned over Israel were forty years; seven years reigned he in Hebron, and thirty and three years reigned he in Jerusalem.
12And Solomon sat upon the throne of David his father; and his kingdom was established greatly.
13Then Adonijah the son of Haggith came to Bath-sheba the mother of Solomon. And she said, Comest thou peaceably? And he said, Peaceably.
14He said moreover, I have somewhat to say unto thee. And she said, Say on.
15And he said, Thou knowest that the kingdom was mine, and that all Israel set their faces on me, that I should reign: howbeit the kingdom is turned about, and is become my brother`s; for it was his from Jehovah.
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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
“Then sat Solomon on the throne of David his father, etc.] So he did in his lifetime, with his consent, and by his order, and now by the agreement of the whole people: and his kingdom was established greatly; all submitting to it, and none opposing it.”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“SOLOMON SUCCEEDS HIM. (Kg1 2:12-24) Then sat Solomon upon the throne of David his father--His ascension to the royal dignity was made under the happiest auspices. Having been born after his father became monarch of the whole kingdom, his claim, according to the notions of Oriental people, was preferable to that of all, even his elder brothers. The Hebrew kingdom enjoyed internal prosperity; it was respected and renowned abroad, and Solomon well knew how to improve these advantages.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“The “establishment” of the kingdom here intended is probably its universal acceptance both by the tribe of Judah and the other Israelites. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“am 2990, bc 1014, An, Ex, Is, 477 sat Solomon: Kg1 1:46; Ch1 29:23-25; Ch2 1:1; Psa 132:12 his kingdom: Sa2 7:12, Sa2 7:13, Sa2 7:29; Psa 72:8-20, Psa 89:36, Psa 89:37 3 Kings (1 Kings) 2:13”
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Keil & Delitzsch
C. F. Keil & F. Delitzsch · Commentary on the Old Testament · 19th-century historical commentary
“Accession of Solomon and Establishment of his Government. - Kg1 2:12 is a heading embracing the substance of what follows, and is more fully expanded in Ch1 29:23-25. Solomon established his monarchy first of all by punishing the rebels, Adonijah ( Ch1 29:13-25) and his adherents ( Ch1 29:26 -35), and by carrying out the final instructions of his father (vv. 36-46). Kg1 2:13-18 Adonijah forfeits his life. - Kg1 2:13-18. Adonijah came to Bathsheba with the request that she would apply to king Solomon to give him Abishag of Shunem as his wife. Bathsheba asked him, "Is peace thy coming?" i.e., comest thou with a peaceable intention? (as in Sa1 16:4), because after what had occurred ( Kg1 1:5.)…”
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