1 Kings 2:45

45 But King Solomon will be blessed, and David’s throne will remain secure before the LORD forever.”

1 Kings 2:45 in Other Translations

KJV
45 And king Solomon shall be blessed, and the throne of David shall be established before the LORD for ever.
ESV
45 But King Solomon shall be blessed, and the throne of David shall be established before the LORD forever."
NLT
45 But may I, King Solomon, receive the LORD ’s blessings, and may one of David’s descendants always sit on this throne in the presence of the LORD .”
MSG
45 But King Solomon will be blessed and the rule of David will be a sure thing under God forever."
CSB
45 but King Solomon will be blessed, and David's throne will remain established before the Lord forever."

1 Kings 2:45 In-Context

43 Why then did you not keep your oath to the LORD and obey the command I gave you?”
44 The king also said to Shimei, “You know in your heart all the wrong you did to my father David. Now the LORD will repay you for your wrongdoing.
45 But King Solomon will be blessed, and David’s throne will remain secure before the LORD forever.”
46 Then the king gave the order to Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and he went out and struck Shimei down and he died. The kingdom was now established in Solomon’s hands.

Cross References 1

  • 1. S 2 Samuel 7:13; Proverbs 25:5
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