Catholic Public Domain Version
"Then Solomon sat upon the throne of his father David, and his kingdom was strengthened exceedingly. "
— 1 Kings 2:12, Catholic Public Domain Version
“Then sat Solomon upon the throne of David his father; and his kingdom was established greatly.”
“And Solomon sat upon the throne of David his father; and his kingdom was established greatly. ”
“Solomon sat on the throne of David his father; and his kingdom was firmly established.”
“Solomon Secures the Throne Solomon sat on his father David’s throne, and his royal authority was firmly solidified.”
“And Solomon sat upon the throne of his father David, and his kingdom was strengthened exceedingly.”
“And Solomon took his place on the seat of David his father, and his kingdom was made safe and strong.”
“Then sat Solomon upon the throne of David his father; and his kingdom was established greatly.”
yet do not choose to treat him as if he were innocent. Since you are a wise man, you will know what to do with him. And you shall lead away his grey hair to death with blood.”
And so, David slept with his fathers, and he was buried in the city of David.
Now the days during which David reigned over Israel are forty years: he reigned seven years in Hebron, thirty-three in Jerusalem.
Then Solomon sat upon the throne of his father David, and his kingdom was strengthened exceedingly.
And Adonijah, the son of Haggith, entered to Bathsheba, the mother of Solomon. And she said to him, “Is your entrance peaceful?” He responded, “It is peaceful.”
And he added, “My word is for you.” She said to him, “Speak.” And he said:
“You know that the kingdom was mine, and that all of Israel had preferred me for themselves as king. But the kingdom was transferred, and has become my brother’s. For it was appointed to him by the Lord.