But king Solomon will be blessed, and David’s throne will be established before Yahweh forever.”
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But king Solomon will be blessed, and David’s throne will be established before Yahweh forever.”
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And king Solomon shall be blessed, and the throne of David shall be established before the LORD for ever.
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But king Solomon shall be blessed, and the throne of David shall be established before the LORD for ever.'
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Passages linked to 1 Kings 2:45 in the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, ordered by reader-vote popularity; verse text shown in World English Bible.
- Proverbs 25:5 Take away the wicked from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
- 2 Samuel 7:13 He will build a house for my name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever.
- 1 Kings 2:24 Now therefore as Yahweh lives, who has established me, and set me on my father David’s throne, and who has made me a house as he promised, surely Adonijah shall be put to death today.”
- 1 Kings 2:33-34 So their blood will return on the head of Joab, and on the head of his offspring forever. But for David, for his offspring, for his house, and for his throne, there will be peace forever from Yahweh.” Then Benaiah the son of Jehoiada went up and fell on him, and killed him; and he was buried in his own house in the wilderness.
- Psalms 21:6 For you make him most blessed forever. You make him glad with joy in your presence.
- Psalms 72:17 His name endures forever. His name continues as long as the sun. Men shall be blessed by him. All nations will call him blessed.
- Isaiah 9:6-7 For a child is born to us. A son is given to us; and the government will be on his shoulders. His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and of peace there shall be no end, on David’s throne, and on his kingdom, to establish it, and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from that time on, even forever. The zeal of Yahweh of Armies will perform this.
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John Trapp 1656 · Public Domain 1Ki 2:45 And king Solomon [shall be] blessed, and…
1Ki 2:45 And king Solomon [shall be] blessed, and the throne of David shall be established before the LORD for ever.
Ver. 45. And king Solomon shall be blessed.] For such due execution of justice. See Num 25:11-12 Psa 106:30.
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Matthew Poole 1685 · Public Domain The throne of David; that royal power and dignity…
The throne of David; that royal power and dignity conferred upon David to him and his heirs for ever.
Shall be established by the execution of such righteous judgments as this is.
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Before the Lord; in the presence of that God who is both an observer and rewarder of all such righteous actions; or under God’s inspection, and by his blessing.
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John Gill 1763 · Public Domain So the king commanded Benaiah the son of Jehoiada,…
So the king commanded Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, which went out,.... From the presence of the king, and took Shimei with him to the proper place of execution, it not being fitting to execute him before the king:
and fell upon him, that he died; put him to death by the sword:
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and the kingdom was established in the hand of Solomon; Adonijah the usurper, and Joab the general of the army, who took on his side, being both put to death; and Abiathar the high priest deposed, who was in the same conspiracy; and Shimei, a dangerous and troublesome man, dispatched, there remained none to give any disturbance; so that he now sat easy and quiet on his throne, and things with respect to the civil government were on a firm and settled foundation.
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Adam Clarke 1810 · Public Domain Verse 45. King Solomon shall be blessed] He seems…
Verse 45. King Solomon shall be blessed] He seems to think that, while such bad men remained unpunished, the nation could not prosper; that it was an act of justice which God required him to perform, in order to the establishment and perpetuity of his throne.
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Joseph Benson 1811 · Public Domain 1Ki 2:45-46. The throne of David — To which…
1Ki 2:45-46. The throne of David — To which Shimei had wished confusion; the royal power and dignity conferred upon him and his heirs. Shall be established — By the execution of such righteous judgments as this. Before the Lord for ever — In the presence of that God who is both an observer and rewarder of all such righteous actions; or under his inspection, and by his blessing. Which went out — Carrying Shimei along with him to the place of execution, which was to be in the king’s presence. The kingdom was established in the hand of Solomon — His secret and worst enemies being taken out of the way.
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The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 1878 · Public Domain 45. Solomon shall be blessed] See above on 1Ki_2:33.
45. Solomon shall be blessed] See above on 1Ki_2:33.
the throne of David shall be established] According to God’s promise (2Sa_7:13-16). Solomon regards the punishments which he has inflicted and is about to inflict, as a fulfilment of the conditions under which the promise was made. His action is the upholding of righteousness in the kingdom.
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The Pulpit Commentary 1880 · Public Domain And king Solomon shall be blessed, and the throne…
And king Solomon shall be blessed, and the throne of David shall be established before the Lord forever. It is inconceivable that Solomon could have spoken thus if he had been conscious either of sharp practice, or spite, or cruelty. The words are those of one who is sure that he is doing God service.
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unfoldingWord translationNotes 2017 · CC BY-SA 4.0 General Information:
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King Solomon orders Shimei to be put to death.
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the throne of David will be established before Yahweh forever
Here "throne of David" represents the authority and rule of David and all his descendants forever. (See: Metonymy)
in Solomon's hand
This use of "hand" represents Solomon's power and authority. (See: Metonymy)
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throne
Benaiah
son
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