45 And king Solomon shall be blessed, and the throne of David shall be established before the Lord for ever.
45 But King Solomon will be blessed, and David's throne will remain secure before the Lord forever."
45 But King Solomon shall be blessed, and the throne of David shall be established before the Lord forever."
45 But King Solomon will be blessed and the rule of David will be a sure thing under God forever."
45 But King Solomon shall be blessed, and the throne of David shall be established before the Lord forever."
45 But may I, King Solomon, receive the Lord 's blessings, and may one of David's descendants always sit on this throne in the presence of the Lord ."
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Kings 2:45
Commentary on 1 Kings 2:35-46
(Read 1 Kings 2:35-46)
The old malignity remains in the unconverted heart, and a watchful eye should be kept on those who, like Shimei, have manifested their enmity, but have given no evidence of repentance. No engagements or dangers will restrain worldly men; they go on, though they forfeit their lives and souls. Let us remember, God will not accommodate his judgment to us. His eye is over us; and let us strive to walk as in his presence. Let our every act, word, and thought, be governed by this great truth, that the hour is quickly coming when the smallest circumstances of our lives shall be brought to light, and our eternal state be fixed by a righteous and unerring God. Thus Solomon's throne was established in peace, as the type of the Redeemer's kingdom of peace and righteousness. And it is a comfort, in reference to the enmity of the church's enemies, that, how much soever they rage, it is a vain thing they imagine. Christ's throne is established, and they cannot shake it.