1 Kings 2:12 meaning and explanation
So Solomon sat on the throne of his father David, and his kingdom was firmly established.
1 Kings 2:12, Berean Standard Bible
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Verse 12 is the narrator's summary, placed right after David's death and burial, that Solomon now sits on his father's throne and that his rule was firmly established. The Hebrew verb for "established" suggests being made firm or secure, and the chapters that follow show how that security came about through the removal of rivals and old enemies.
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