Bible Strands
1 Chronicles 29:23
So Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king in place of his father David. He prospered, and all Israel obeyed him.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The chronicler records the immediate aftermath of the Jerusalem assembly where Solomon is formally designated and anointed as ruler. The narrative marks the precise moment of dynastic transition following David’s death.
The words — תַּחַת (ta.chat) = in place of, and כִסֵּא יְהוָה (ki.Se' Yah.weh) = throne of Yahweh. These terms frame Solomon’s accession not as a mere political transfer but as a divinely sanctioned succession.
The thread — The succession motif echoes in 1 Kings 2:12 and 1 Chronicles 28:5, where the throne is consistently presented as Yahweh’s appointment rather than human inheritance. The New Testament later generalizes this principle of God-ordained authority in Romans 13:1.
Why it lands — The text states that Solomon’s prosperity and Israel’s obedience follow directly from his placement on Yahweh’s throne. Readers must acknowledge that political authority originates from divine appointment and demands corresponding submission.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Then Solomon sat on the throne of the Lord as king instead of David his father, and prospered; and all Israel obeyed him.
Cross-references
- 1 Kings 2:12 So Solomon sat on the throne of his father David, and his kingdom was firmly established.
- 1 Chronicles 28:5 And of all my sons—for the LORD has given me many sons—He has chosen Solomon my son to sit on the throne of the kingdom of the LORD over Israel.
- Romans 13:1 Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God.
- 1 Chronicles 22:11 Now, my son, may the LORD be with you, and may you succeed in building the house of the LORD your God, as He said you would.
- Psalms 132:11 The LORD swore an oath to David, a promise He will not revoke: “One of your descendants I will place on your throne.
- Ecclesiastes 8:2 Keep the king’s command, I say, because of your oath before God.
- Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
- 1 Chronicles 17:11 And when your days are fulfilled and you go to be with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, one of your own sons, and I will establish his kingdom.