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1 Kings 2:12
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Then sat Solomon upon the throne of David his father; and his kingdom was established greatly.
About 1 Kings 2:12
1 Kings 2:12 from 1 Kings speaks directly to Monarchy in the Bible, offering wisdom drawn from the Old Testament tradition. This passage in the history literature of Scripture is widely cherished by students and teachers alike.
Related Verses
- 1 Samuel 8:7
“And the Lord said unto Samuel, Hearken unto the voice of the people in all that they say unto thee: for they have not rejected thee, but they have rejected me, that I should not reign over them.”
- 1 Samuel 10:24
“And Samuel said to all the people, See ye him whom the Lord hath chosen, that there is none like him among all the people? And all the people shouted, and said, God save the king.”
- 1 Samuel 16:13
“Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the Lord came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah.”
- 2 Samuel 5:3
“So all the elders of Israel came to the king to Hebron; and king David made a league with them in Hebron before the Lord: and they anointed David king over Israel.”
- 1 Kings 11:43
“And Solomon slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city of David his father: and Rehoboam his son reigned in his stead. ”
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How to Apply 1 Kings 2:12
Study 1 Kings 2:12 in context by reading the surrounding passage in 1 Kings. Identify one person in your life who might be encouraged by this verse on the theme of Monarchy in the Bible. Share it with them and open a conversation rooted in Scripture — sometimes the most practical application is passing the Word along.