1 Kings 1:48 net — and said this:‘The LORD God of Israel is worthy of praise because today he has placed a successor on my throne and allo…

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"and said this:‘The LORD God of Israel is worthy of praise because today he has placed a successor on my throne and allowed me to see it.’”"

— 1 Kings 1:48, NET Bible

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1 Kings 1 — Context

45

Then Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet anointed him king in Gihon. They went up from there rejoicing, and the city is in an uproar. That is the sound you hear.

46

Furthermore, Solomon has assumed the royal throne.

47

The king’s servants have even come to congratulate our master King David, saying,‘May your God make Solomon more famous than you and make him an even greater king than you!’ Then the king leaned on the bed

48

and said this:‘The LORD God of Israel is worthy of praise because today he has placed a successor on my throne and allowed me to see it.’”

49

All of Adonijah’s guests panicked; they jumped up and rushed off their separate ways.

50

Adonijah feared Solomon, so he got up and went and grabbed hold of the horns of the altar.

51

Solomon was told,“Look, Adonijah fears you; see, he has taken hold of the horns of the altar, saying,‘May King Solomon solemnly promise me today that he will not kill his servant with the sword.’”

1 Kings 1:48 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Kings 1:48 say?
1 Kings 1:48 in the NET Bible reads: “and said this:‘The LORD God of Israel is worthy of praise because today he has placed a successor on my throne and allowed me to see it.’””
Where is 1 Kings 1:48 in the Bible?
1 Kings 1:48 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 1, verse 48.
Who wrote 1 Kings?
1 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 1 Kings about?
1 Kings tells of Solomon's wisdom and the building of the temple, then the painful division of the kingdom after his death. The northern kingdom plunges into idolatry under a series of wicked kings until the prophet Elijah is raised up to call Israel back to the LORD.
What are the major themes of 1 Kings?
1 Kings explores themes including Wisdom, Temple, Divided Kingdom, Idolatry, Prophecy. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Kings 1:48.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 1:48 in?
1 Kings 1:48 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Kings 1:48?
1 Kings 1:48 reads (NET): “and said this:‘The LORD God of Israel is worthy of praise because today he has placed a successor on my throne and allowed me to see it.’”” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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