Topical Bible: David: King of Israel: Solomon is Born To

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David, the second king of Israel, is a central figure in the biblical narrative, renowned for his leadership, military prowess, and deep relationship with God. His life and reign are chronicled in the books of 1 and 2 Samuel, 1 Kings, and 1 Chronicles. Among his many significant contributions to Israel's history, the birth of Solomon stands out as a pivotal event, marking the continuation of the Davidic line and the establishment of a kingdom characterized by peace and prosperity.

Background and Context

David was chosen by God to be king after Saul, the first king of Israel, failed to obey God's commands. Anointed by the prophet Samuel, David rose to prominence after defeating Goliath, the Philistine giant, and eventually became king over all Israel. His reign was marked by military victories, the unification of the tribes of Israel, and the establishment of Jerusalem as the political and spiritual center of the nation.

The Birth of Solomon

Solomon, whose name means "peaceful," was born to David and Bathsheba. The circumstances surrounding Solomon's birth are complex and rooted in a narrative of sin, repentance, and divine grace. David's initial encounter with Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah the Hittite, led to adultery and a series of tragic events, including the orchestrated death of Uriah. This sequence of actions displeased the Lord, and the prophet Nathan confronted David, leading to his heartfelt repentance.

Despite the gravity of David's sin, God's grace is evident in the birth of Solomon. After the death of their first child, David comforted Bathsheba, and she bore a son named Solomon. The Lord loved Solomon, and He sent word through Nathan the prophet to name him Jedidiah, meaning "beloved of the Lord" (2 Samuel 12:24-25).

Solomon's Role in the Davidic Covenant

Solomon's birth is significant in the context of the Davidic Covenant, a divine promise that established David's lineage as the perpetual royal line over Israel. God assured David that his throne would be established forever, a promise that finds its ultimate fulfillment in the Messianic hope (2 Samuel 7:12-16). Solomon's reign, characterized by wisdom and prosperity, is seen as a partial fulfillment of this covenant.

Solomon's Ascension to the Throne

As David's life drew to a close, the question of succession became paramount. Despite the ambitions of other potential heirs, such as Adonijah, Bathsheba and the prophet Nathan played crucial roles in ensuring Solomon's ascension to the throne. David publicly declared Solomon as his successor, and Solomon was anointed king, securing the continuation of David's legacy (1 Kings 1:28-40).

Legacy and Significance

Solomon's birth to David and Bathsheba is a testament to God's redemptive power and His ability to bring about His purposes despite human failure. Solomon's reign is marked by the construction of the Temple in Jerusalem, a symbol of God's presence among His people, and a period of unprecedented peace and prosperity for Israel. Solomon's wisdom and the writings attributed to him, such as Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and the Song of Solomon, continue to influence Judeo-Christian thought and ethics.

In summary, the birth of Solomon to David is a key event in biblical history, underscoring themes of repentance, divine grace, and the fulfillment of God's promises through the Davidic line.

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2 Samuel 12:24,25
And David comforted Bathsheba his wife, and went in to her, and lay with her: and she bore a son, and he called his name Solomon: and the LORD loved him.
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David Appointing Solomon
... They knew that the king's name was still dear enough to all Israel to ensure ... left
the actual entrance of Solomon on office till after David's death, so ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture f/david appointing solomon.htm

The Fact of the Redeemer's Return was Typified in the Lives of ...
... him such royal majesty as had not been on any King before him in Israel" (1:Chron ...
and glorious reign of Solomon, following the death of David, typified the ...
//christianbookshelf.org/pink/the redeemers return/4 the fact of the.htm

How, Upon the Death of Solomon the People Forsook his Son Rehoboam ...
... king; but the rest of the multitude forsook the sons of David from that ... And now I
will relate first the actions of Jeroboam the king of Israel, after which ...
/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 8 how upon the.htm

David's Sin.
... told him how greatly the Lord had blessed him in making him King over Israel, and
in ... While it was sick David fasted and lay all night upon the earth, and ...
/.../lathbury/childs story of the bible/chapter xxiv davids sin.htm

The History of David
... the prophet anointed him king upon Israel and blew in a trump and said: Live the
King Solomon. ... seat in his father's throne, and David worshipped him in ...
/.../wells/bible stories and religious classics/the history of david.htm

David's Prohibited Desire and Permitted Service
... on him by God in reference to Israel, were surely ... that presence of God with us which
David prayed for ... something very pathetic in the old king's enumeration of ...
/.../expositions of holy scripture g/davids prohibited desire and permitted.htm

Matthew's Genealogy of Jesus Christ
... So the first group is pre-monarchical, and culminates in David the King. Israel's
history is regarded as all tending towards that consummation. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture a/matthews genealogy of jesus christ.htm

Solomon
... turned toward Solomon, as they had been toward David, and they ... brought to the name
of the God of Israel through a ... to the world a knowledge of the King of kings ...
/.../white/the story of prophets and kings/chapter 1 solomon.htm

Genealogy of Jesus According to Matthew.
... friendly with Ahab, the wicked king of Israel]; and Jehoshaphat ... Jechoniah [If we
do not count David twice, as ... must count Jechoniah twice (as a king who became ...
/.../mcgarvey/the four-fold gospel/iii genealogy of jesus according.htm

Solomon's Reign.
... reign was such as to undo what had been accomplished by David and proved ... he proved
to be in many ways the most foolish king that ever ruled over Israel. ...
/.../tidwell/the bible period by period/chapter xii solomons reign.htm