1 Kings 2:45

45 But the Lord will bless me and make the rule of David safe before the Lord forever."

1 Kings 2:45 Meaning and Commentary

1 Kings 2:45

And King Solomon [shall be] blessed
With a long and peaceable reign, and large dominions, notwithstanding all the attempts to make him unhappy:

and the throne of David shall be established before the Lord for ever;
the kingdom of David over Judah for a long time, in his natural line; and the kingdom of Israel, spiritual Israel, for ever in his son the Messiah; and that in the presence of the Lord, he observing, ordering, and succeeding all things to that purpose.

1 Kings 2:45 In-Context

43 Why did you break your promise to the Lord and disobey my command?"

44 The king also said, "You know the many wrong things you did to my father David, so now the Lord will punish you for those wrongs.

45 But the Lord will bless me and make the rule of David safe before the Lord forever."

46 Then the king ordered Benaiah to kill Shimei, and he did. Now Solomon was in full control of his kingdom.