1 Kings 2:12

12 Solomon took over on the throne of his father David; he had a firm grip on the kingdom.

1 Kings 2:12 Meaning and Commentary

1 Kings 2:12

Then sat Solomon on the throne of David his father
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.

1 Kings 2:12 In-Context

10 Then David joined his ancestors. He was buried in the City of David.

11 David ruled Israel for forty years - seven years in Hebron and another thirty-three in Jerusalem.

12 Solomon took over on the throne of his father David; he had a firm grip on the kingdom.

13 Adonijah son of Haggith came to Bathsheba, Solomon's mother. She said, "Do you come in peace?"

14 And then, "May I say something to you?" "Go ahead," she said, "speak."