1 Kings 2:12
1 Kings · Old Testament · Chapter 2
“Then sat Solomon upon the throne of David his father; and his kingdom was established greatly.”1 Kings 2:12
What Does 1 Kings 2:12 Mean?
1 Kings 2:12 is found in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 2, verse 12 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 14 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (14)
These passages are connected to 1 Kings 2:12 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
2 Chronicles 1:1“And Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom, and the LORD his God was with him, and magnified him exceedingly.”1 Kings 2:46“So the king commanded Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; which went out, and fell upon him, that he died. And the kingdom was established in the hand of Solomon.”1 Chronicles 29:23“Then Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king instead of David his father, and prospered; and all Israel obeyed him.”1 Kings 1:13“Go and get thee in unto king David, and say unto him, Didst not thou, my lord, O king, swear unto thine handmaid, saying, Assuredly Solomon thy son shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne? why then doth Adonijah reign?”Proverbs 1:1“The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel;”2 Samuel 7:12“And when thy days be fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, I will set up thy seed after thee, which shall proceed out of thy bowels, and I will establish his kingdom.”2 Samuel 7:29“Therefore now let it please thee to bless the house of thy servant, that it may continue for ever before thee: for thou, O Lord GOD, hast spoken it: and with thy blessing let the house of thy servant be blessed for ever.”1 Kings 1:35“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.”1 Kings 1:46“And also Solomon sitteth on the throne of the kingdom.”2 Chronicles 6:10“The LORD therefore hath performed his word that he hath spoken: for I am risen up in the room of David my father, and am set on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised, and have built the house for the name of the LORD God of Israel.”Psalms 72:8“He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, and from the river unto the ends of the earth.”Psalms 89:36“His seed shall endure for ever, and his throne as the sun before me.”Psalms 132:12“If thy children will keep my covenant and my testimony that I shall teach them, their children shall also sit upon thy throne for evermore.”Proverbs 29:4“The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.”
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