1 Kings 2:12

12 Then Solomon was seated upon the throne of David his father; and his kingdom was established greatly.

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 So David slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city of David.
11 And the days that David reigned over Israel [were] forty years: seven years reigned he in Hebron, and thirty and three years reigned he in Jerusalem.
12 Then Solomon was seated upon the throne of David his father; and his kingdom was established greatly.
13 And Adonijah the son of Haggith came to Bath-sheba the mother of Solomon. And she said, Comest thou peaceably? and he said, Peaceably.
14 He said moreover, I have somewhat to say to thee. And she said, Say on.
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