1 Kings 2:12

Then sat Solomon upon the throne of David his father; and his kingdom was established greatly.

Ver. 12. And his kingdom was established greatly,] sc., After that he had cut off those three arch-rebels Joab, Adonijah, and Shimei.

Related Commentaries of 1 Kings 2:12

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

The “establishment” of the kingdom here intended is probably its universal acceptance both by the tribe of Judah and the other Israelites.
Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Death of David; Solomon Established on his Throne. The main source of this chapter is the same as that of 1, but interspersed are Deuteronomic addi...
Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Then sat Solomon upon the throne of David his father; and his kingdom was established greatly.
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

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Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

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Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

His kingdom was established greatly . — From the notice in the closing verse of the chapter, that after the deaths of Adonijah, Joab, and Shimei, an...
Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

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Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

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G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

In the last charge of David there was first a recognition of the sphere of Solomon's safety. In all probability his personal influence had been great...
Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(12) В¶ Then sat Solomon upon the throne of David his father; and his kingdom was established greatly. From hence we may properly date the commencem...
John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Then sat Solomon on the throne of David his father ,.... So he did in his lifetime, with his consent, and by his order, and now by the agreement of...
Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

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L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

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Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

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Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Being settled upon him with universal consent and approbation, and with the hearty affections of his people, which all wise men know to be a prince's...
Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES.— 1 Kings 2:10 . Buried in the city of David —A tomb probably prepared by the king before he died, and afterwards...
Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

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The Biblical Illustrator

So David slept with his fathers Views of life and death The view which is presented in the Scripture of the death of saints is the exact oppos...
The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION ADONIJAH 'S INTRIGUE . 1 Kings 2:12 And Solomon sate on the throne of David his father, and his kingdom [ i.e; dominion, s...
The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Then sat Solomon upon the throne of David, his father, having been acknowledged by a second anointing, which took place in the presence of all the re...
The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Adonijah Forfeits his Life
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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¹² Then sat Solomon upon the throne of David his father; and his kingdom was established greatly.

Related Commentaries of 1 Kings 2:12

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

The Biblical Illustrator

The Complete Pulpit Commentary

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Kings 2:12