Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version So Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king in place of his father David. He prospered and all Israel obeyed him. New Living Translation So Solomon took the throne of the LORD in place of his father, David, and he succeeded in everything, and all Israel obeyed him. English Standard Version Then Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king in place of David his father. And he prospered, and all Israel obeyed him. Berean Standard Bible So Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king in place of his father David. He prospered, and all Israel obeyed him. King James Bible Then Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king instead of David his father, and prospered; and all Israel obeyed him. New King James Version Then Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king instead of David his father, and prospered; and all Israel obeyed him. New American Standard Bible Then Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king instead of his father David; and he prospered, and all Israel obeyed him. NASB 1995 Then Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king instead of David his father; and he prospered, and all Israel obeyed him. NASB 1977 Then Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king instead of David his father; and he prospered, and all Israel obeyed him. Legacy Standard Bible Then Solomon sat on the throne of Yahweh as king instead of David his father; and he succeeded, and all Israel obeyed him. Amplified Bible Then Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king in place of David his father; and he prospered, and all Israel obeyed him. Christian Standard Bible Solomon sat on the LORD’s throne as king in place of his father David. He prospered, and all Israel obeyed him. Holman Christian Standard Bible Solomon sat on the LORD’s throne as king in place of his father David. He prospered, and all Israel obeyed him. American Standard Version Then Solomon sat on the throne of Jehovah as king instead of David his father, and prospered; and all Israel obeyed him. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And Solomon sat down on the throne of the kingdom of LORD JEHOVAH to reign in the kingdom in the place of David his father, and he prospered, and all Israel was obedient to him. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Solomon sat upon the throne of his father David, and was highly honoured; and all Israel obeyed him. Contemporary English Version So Solomon became king after David his father. Solomon was successful, and everyone in Israel obeyed him. Douay-Rheims Bible And Solomon sat on the throne of the Lord as king instead of David his father, and he pleased all: and all Israel obeyed him. English Revised Version Then Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king instead of David his father, and prospered; and all Israel obeyed him. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then Solomon sat on the LORD's throne as king in place of his father David. Solomon was successful and all Israel obeyed him. Good News Translation So Solomon succeeded his father David on the throne which the LORD had established. He was a successful king, and the whole nation of Israel obeyed him. International Standard Version So Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king in the place of his father David. He prospered, and all of Israel obeyed him. JPS Tanakh 1917 Then Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king instead of David his father, and prospered; and all Israel hearkened to him. Literal Standard Version And Solomon sits on the throne of YHWH for king instead of his father David, and prospers, and all of Israel listens to him, Majority Standard Bible So Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king in place of his father David. He prospered, and all Israel obeyed him. New American Bible Thereafter Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king succeeding his father David; he prospered, and all Israel obeyed him. NET Bible Solomon sat on the LORD's throne as king in place of his father David; he was successful and all Israel was loyal to him. New Revised Standard Version Then Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD, succeeding his father David as king; he prospered, and all Israel obeyed him. New Heart English Bible Then Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king instead of David his father, and prospered; and all Israel obeyed him. Webster's Bible Translation Then Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king instead of David his father, and prospered; and all Israel obeyed him. World English Bible Then Solomon sat on the throne of Yahweh as king instead of David his father, and prospered; and all Israel obeyed him. Young's Literal Translation And Solomon sitteth on the throne of Jehovah for king instead of David his father, and prospereth, and all Israel hearken unto him, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Solomon Anointed King…22That day they ate and drank with great joy in the presence of the LORD. Then, for a second time, they designated David’s son Solomon as king, anointing him before the LORD as ruler, and Zadok as the priest. 23So Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king in place of his father David. He prospered, and all Israel obeyed him. 24All the officials and mighty men, as well as all of King David’s sons, pledged their allegiance to King Solomon.… Cross References 1 Kings 1:46 Moreover, Solomon has taken his seat on the royal throne. 1 Kings 2:12 So Solomon sat on the throne of his father David, and his kingdom was firmly established. 1 Chronicles 29:24 All the officials and mighty men, as well as all of King David's sons, pledged their allegiance to King Solomon. 2 Chronicles 9:8 Blessed be the LORD your God, who has delighted in you to set you on His throne to be king for the LORD your God. Because your God loved Israel enough to establish them forever, He has made you king over them to carry out justice and righteousness." Treasury of Scripture Then Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king instead of David his father, and prospered; and all Israel obeyed him. sat on the throne 1 Chronicles 17:11,12 And it shall come to pass, when thy days be expired that thou must go to be with thy fathers, that I will raise up thy seed after thee, which shall be of thy sons; and I will establish his kingdom… 1 Chronicles 28:5 And of all my sons, (for the LORD hath given me many sons,) he hath chosen Solomon my son to sit upon the throne of the kingdom of the LORD over Israel. Psalm 132:11 The LORD hath sworn in truth unto David; he will not turn from it; Of the fruit of thy body will I set upon thy throne. prospered 1 Chronicles 22:11 Now, my son, the LORD be with thee; and prosper thou, and build the house of the LORD thy God, as he hath said of thee. all Israel Ecclesiastes 8:2-5 I counsel thee to keep the king's commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God… Romans 13:1 Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Jump to Previous David Hearken Hearkened Instead Israel Obeyed Prospered Prospereth Sat Seat Sitteth Solomon ThroneJump to Next David Hearken Hearkened Instead Israel Obeyed Prospered Prospereth Sat Seat Sitteth Solomon Throne1 Chronicles 29 1. David, by his example and entreaty6. causes the princes and people to offer willingly 10. David's thanksgiving and prayer 20. The people, having blessed God, and sacrificed, make Solomon king. 26. David's reign and death (23) Then.--And. Solomon sat on the throne of the Lord.--Comp. 1Chronicles 28:5. As king instead of David his father.--It is not meant that David abdicated. 1Chronicles 29:23-25 are anticipative of the history of Solomon's reign. At the same time, their introduction here is natural, not only as relating the immediate sequel of Solomon's coronation, but also as showing how David's last wishes in regard to his son were realised. Verse 23. - For the happy expression, the throne of the Lord, see 1 Chronicles 28:5. And for evidence that Solomon did really exercise royal authority before David's death, see 1 Kings 1:32, 45-48; 1 Kings 2:1.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So Solomonשְׁ֠לֹמֹה (lō·mōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8010: Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne sat וַיֵּ֣שֶׁב (way·yê·šeḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the throne כִּסֵּ֨א (kis·sê) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3678: Seat of honor, throne of the LORD יְהוָ֧ה ׀ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel as king לְמֶ֛לֶךְ (lə·me·leḵ) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king in place of תַּֽחַת־ (ta·ḥaṯ-) Preposition Strong's 8478: The bottom, below, in lieu of his father אָבִ֖יו (’ā·ḇîw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1: Father David. דָּוִ֥יד (dā·wîḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse He prospered, וַיַּצְלַ֑ח (way·yaṣ·laḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6743: To push forward and all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every Israel יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc obeyed him. וַיִּשְׁמְע֥וּ (way·yiš·mə·‘ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently Links 1 Chronicles 29:23 NIV1 Chronicles 29:23 NLT 1 Chronicles 29:23 ESV 1 Chronicles 29:23 NASB 1 Chronicles 29:23 KJV 1 Chronicles 29:23 BibleApps.com 1 Chronicles 29:23 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 29:23 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 29:23 French Bible 1 Chronicles 29:23 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Chronicles 29:23 Then Solomon sat on the throne (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |
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