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

45 And king Solomon shall be blessed, and the throne of David shall be established before the LORD for ever.

45 But King Solomon shall be blessed, and the throne of David shall be established before the LORD forever."

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 .”

45 But King Solomon will be blessed and the rule of David will be a sure thing under God forever."

45 But king Solomon shall be blessed, and the throne of David shall be established before Jehovah for ever.

45 But King Solomon is blessed, and David's dynasty will always be firmly established by the LORD."

45 but King Solomon will be blessed, and David's throne will remain established before the Lord forever."

45 But I will be blessed. The LORD will make David's kingdom secure 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 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. S 2 Samuel 7:13; Proverbs 25:5