1 Kings 1:30

Verse

I will carry out this very day exactly what I swore to you by the LORD, the God of Israel: Surely your son Solomon will reign after me, and he will sit on my throne in my place.”

American Standard Version (1901)

verily as I sware unto thee by Jehovah, the God of Israel, saying, Assuredly Solomon thy son shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne in my stead; verily so will I do this day.

Bible in Basic English

As I took an oath to you by the Lord, the God of Israel, saying, Certainly Solomon your son will become king after me, seated on my seat in my place; so will I do this day.

Free Bible Version

telling you Solomon your son will be the next king and he will sit on my throne instead of me—I swear I will do this today.”

Geneva Bible 1599

That as I sware vnto thee by the Lord God of Israel, saying, Assuredly Salomon thy sonne shall reigne after me, and hee shall sit vpon my throne in my place, so will I certainely doe this day.

King James (Authorized) Version

Even as I sware unto thee by the LORD God of Israel, saying, Assuredly Solomon thy son shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne in my stead; even so will I certainly do this day.

Unlocked Literal Bible

as I vowed to you by Yahweh, the God of Israel, saying, 'Solomon your son will reign after me, and he will sit on my throne in my place,' I will do this today.”

Noah Webster Bible

Even as I swore to thee by the LORD God of Israel, saying, Assuredly Solomon thy son shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne in my stead; even so will I certainly do this day.

World English Bible

most certainly as I swore to you by Yahweh, the God of Israel, saying, ‘Assuredly Solomon your son shall reign after me, and he shall sit on my throne in my place;’ I will most certainly do this today.”

Young's Literal Translation

surely as I sware to thee by Jehovah, God of Israel, saying, Surely Solomon thy son doth reign after me, and he doth sit on my throne in my stead; surely so I do this day.'

Context

David Renews His Oath to Bathsheba

²⁹And the king swore an oath, saying, “As surely as the LORD lives, who has redeemed my life from all distress,³⁰I will carry out this very day exactly what I swore to you by the LORD, the God of Israel: Surely your son Solomon will reign after me, and he will sit on my throne in my place.”

Summary

In this verse, King David's declaration to Bathsheba confirms Solomon as his chosen successor to the throne of Israel. David's decisive action ensures that Solomon will be anointed and proclaimed king, establishing the continuity of the royal lineage. This moment marks the fulfillment of God's promise to David regarding the establishment of his dynasty. It also signifies the importance of obedience and respect for God's appointed leaders in maintaining the stability and order of the kingdom. Ultimately, this verse showcases the divine orchestration of events in fulfilling God's purposes through the line of David.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Even as I sware unto thee by the Lord God of Israel,.... And so owns and confirms the truth of what Nathan had suggested to Bathsheba, and she had asserted, Kg1 1:13; saying, assuredly Solomon thy son shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne in my stead; this was the substance of the oath: even so will I certainly do this day; perform this oath, and set Solomon on the throne.