1 Raja-raja 2:12

Solomon Secures the Throne

2:12 Solomon sat on his father David’s throne, and his royal authority ¹  was firmly solidified.

1 Raja-raja 2:1

David’s Final Words to Solomon

2:1 When David was close to death, ²  he told ³  Solomon his son:

1 Tawarikh 17:14

17:14 I will put him in permanent charge of my house and my kingdom; his dynasty will be permanent.”’” ⁴ 

[2:12]  ¹ tn Or “kingship.”

[2:1]  ² tn Heb “and the days of David approached to die.”

[2:1]  ³ tn Or “commanded.”

[17:14]  ⁴ tn Heb “and his throne will be established permanently.”