1 Kings 2:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 2:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 2:12 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Then sat Solomon upon the throne of David his father; and his kingdom was established greatly." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 2:12 — KJV
“Then sat Solomon upon the throne of David his father; and his kingdom was established greatly.”
— 1 Kings 2:12 (KJV)
1 Kings 2:12 in Context — About the Book of 1 Kings
1 Kings moves from Solomon's golden age — the temple, legendary wisdom, unmatched wealth — to a kingdom torn in two by pride and idolatry. Elijah bursts in with fire from heaven on Mount Carmel, proving the Lord alone is God. Wisdom sought and wisdom squandered frame the whole book.
Cross-References for 1 Kings 2:12
“Then Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king instead of David his father, and prospered; and all Israel obeyed him.”
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“Then will I stablish the throne of thy kingdom, according as I have covenanted with David thy father, saying, There shall not fail thee a man to be ruler in Israel. There...: Heb. There shall not be cut off to thee”
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“Then I will establish the throne of thy kingdom upon Israel for ever, as I promised to David thy father, saying, There shall not fail thee a man upon the throne of Israel.”
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“And Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom, and the LORD his God was with him, and magnified him exceedingly.”
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“Then Solomon began to build the house of the LORD at Jerusalem in mount Moriah, where the LORD appeared unto David his father, in the place that David had prepared in the threshingfloor of Ornan the Jebusite. where...: or, which was seen of David his father Ornan: also called, Araunah”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:12: then, solomon, david
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