Verse 23

So Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king in place of his father David. He prospered, and all of Israel obeyed him.

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  • 1 Chr 28:5 : 5 Of all my sons—for the LORD has given me many sons—He has chosen my son Solomon to sit on the throne of the LORD’s kingdom over Israel.
  • 1 Kgs 2:12 : 12 So Solomon sat on the throne of his father David, and his kingship was firmly established.
  • 1 Chr 17:11-12 : 11 When your days are fulfilled and you go to be with your fathers, I will raise up your offspring to succeed you, one of your own sons, and I will establish his kingdom. 12 He will build a house for me, and I will establish his throne forever.
  • 1 Chr 22:11 : 11 Now, my son, may the Lord be with you, so that you may succeed in building the house of the Lord your God, as He has spoken concerning you.
  • Ps 132:11 : 11 The LORD has sworn in truth to David; He will not turn back from it: 'From the fruit of your body I will set one upon your throne.'
  • Eccl 8:2-5 : 2 I advise you to obey the king's command and stay true to your oath made before God. 3 Do not be quick to leave the king’s presence, and do not insist on an evil matter, for the king will do whatever he pleases. 4 Since the king’s word has authority, who can question him, saying, 'What are you doing?' 5 Whoever obeys a command will avoid harm, and the heart of the wise person knows the right time and the right way.
  • Isa 9:6-7 : 6 Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the LORD Almighty will accomplish this. 7 The Lord has sent a word against Jacob, and it will fall upon Israel.
  • Rom 13:1 : 1 Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been established by God.