1 Kings 1:35 Meaning and Explanation
“Then ye shall come up after him, that he may come and sit upon my throne; for he shall be king in my stead: and I have appointed him to be ruler over Israel and over Judah.”
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Read Full Chapter →David declares that Solomon will sit on his throne and reign in his place as appointed ruler over all Israel and Judah.
What Does 1 Kings 1:35 Mean?
David completes the order. The company is to escort Solomon back up to the city, where he will sit on the throne and reign in David's place. The king states plainly, I have appointed him to be ruler over Israel and over Judah. The succession is now a settled decree, sealed by the king's own word.
The word appointed underscores that kingship is a charge bestowed, not a prize taken. Solomon does not crown himself; he is named by his father and confirmed by God's prophet. So the rule of the true King rests on divine appointment, for the Father has set His Son upon the holy hill and given the nations into His hand.
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What does 1 Kings 1:35 mean?
David declares that Solomon will sit on his throne and reign in his place as appointed ruler over all Israel and Judah.