1 Kings 2:45
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New International Version (©2011)
But King Solomon will be blessed, and David's throne will remain secure before the LORD forever."

New Living Translation (©2007)
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."

English Standard Version (©2001)
But King Solomon shall be blessed, and the throne of David shall be established before the LORD forever.”

New American Standard Bible (©1995)
"But King Solomon shall be blessed, and the throne of David shall be established before the LORD forever."

King James Bible (Cambridge Ed.)
And king Solomon shall be blessed, and the throne of David shall be established before the LORD for ever.

Holman Christian Standard Bible (©2009)
but King Solomon will be blessed, and David's throne will remain established before the LORD forever."

International Standard Version (©2012)
But King Solomon will be blessed, and David's throne will be established in the presence of the LORD forever."

NET Bible (©2006)
But King Solomon will be empowered and David's dynasty will endure permanently before the LORD."

GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
But King Solomon is blessed, and David's dynasty will always be firmly established by the LORD."

King James 2000 Bible (©2003)
And king Solomon shall be blessed, and the throne of David shall be established before the LORD forever.

American King James Version
And king Solomon shall be blessed, and the throne of David shall be established before the LORD for ever.

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

Douay-Rheims Bible
And king Solomon shall be blessed, and the throne of David shall be established before the Lord for ever.

Darby Bible Translation
and king Solomon shall be blessed, and the throne of David shall be established before Jehovah for ever.

English Revised Version
But king Solomon shall be blessed, and the throne of David shall be established before the LORD for ever.

Webster's Bible Translation
And king Solomon shall be blessed, and the throne of David shall be established before the LORD for ever.

World English Bible
But king Solomon shall be blessed, and the throne of David shall be established before Yahweh forever."

Young's Literal Translation
and king Solomon is blessed, and the throne of David is established before Jehovah unto the age.'

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary

2:35-46 The old malignity remains in the unconverted heart, and a watchful eye should be kept on those who, like Shimei, have manifested their enmity, but have given no evidence of repentance. No engagements or dangers will restrain worldly men; they go on, though they forfeit their lives and souls. Let us remember, God will not accommodate his judgment to us. His eye is over us; and let us strive to walk as in his presence. Let our every act, word, and thought, be governed by this great truth, that the hour is quickly coming when the smallest circumstances of our lives shall be brought to light, and our eternal state be fixed by a righteous and unerring God. Thus Solomon's throne was established in peace, as the type of the Redeemer's kingdom of peace and righteousness. And it is a comfort, in reference to the enmity of the church's enemies, that, how much soever they rage, it is a vain thing they imagine. Christ's throne is established, and they cannot shake it.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 45. - And king Solomon shall be blessed, and the throne of David shall be established before the Lord forever. [It is inconceivable that Solomon could have spoken thus if he had been conscious either of sharp practice, or spite, or cruelty. The words are those of one who is sure that he is doing God service.]

Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

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.

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The Execution of Shimei
…44The king said moreover to Shimei, You know all the wickedness which your heart is privy to, that you did to David my father: therefore the LORD shall return your wickedness on your own head; 45And king Solomon shall be blessed, and the throne of David shall be established before the LORD for ever. 46So the king commanded Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; which went out, and fell on him, that he died. And the kingdom was established in the hand of Solomon.

2 Samuel 7:13 He is the one who will build a house for my Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever.
Proverbs 25:5 remove wicked officials from the king's presence, and his throne will be established through righteousness.