OLD TESTAMENT

1 Kings 2:12

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Solomon sat on David his father’s throne; and his kingdom was firmly established.

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Verse 12. Sat, exercising the same authority, as he had done in his father’s life-time. Calmet. 1:53. Calmet. Saint Augustine de Calmet. xvii. 8. Salien, A.Calmet. 1033.—The public assembly of Israel, convoked by David, had already sworn fidelity to him. 1 Chronicles 28:1. Bible.

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