Bible Cross References
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Psalm 127:1
If the LORD does not build the house, the work of the builders is useless; if the LORD does not protect the city, it does no good for the sentries to stand guard.
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1 Kings 1:39-53
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Zadok took the container of olive oil which he had brought from the Tent of the LORD's presence, and anointed Solomon. They blew the trumpet, and all the people shouted, "Long live King Solomon!"
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Then they all followed him back, shouting for joy and playing flutes, making enough noise to shake the ground.
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As Adonijah and all his guests were finishing the feast, they heard the noise. And when Joab heard the trumpet, he asked, "What's the meaning of all that noise in the city?"
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Before he finished speaking, Jonathan, the son of the priest Abiathar, arrived. "Come on in," Adonijah said. "You're a good man---you must be bringing good news."
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"I'm afraid not," Jonathan answered. "His Majesty King David has made Solomon king.
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He sent Zadok, Nathan, Benaiah, and the royal bodyguards to escort him. They had him ride on the king's mule,
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and Zadok and Nathan anointed him as king at Gihon Spring. Then they went into the city, shouting for joy, and the people are now in an uproar. That's the noise you just heard.
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Solomon is now the king.
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What is more, the court officials went in to pay their respects to His Majesty King David and said, 'May your God make Solomon even more famous than you, and may Solomon's reign be even more prosperous than yours.' Then King David bowed in worship on his bed
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and prayed, 'Let us praise the LORD, the God of Israel, who has today made one of my descendants succeed me as king, and has let me live to see it!' "
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Then Adonijah's guests were afraid, and they all got up and left, each going his own way.
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Adonijah, in great fear of Solomon, went to the Tent of the LORD's presence and took hold of the corners of the altar.
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King Solomon was told that Adonijah was afraid of him and that he was holding on to the corners of the altar and had said, "First, I want King Solomon to swear to me that he will not have me put to death."
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Solomon replied, "If he is loyal, not even a hair on his head will be touched; but if he is not, he will die."
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King Solomon then sent for Adonijah and had him brought down from the altar. Adonijah went to the king and bowed low before him, and the king said to him, "You may go home."
1 Chronicles 22:12
And may the LORD your God give you insight and wisdom so that you may govern Israel according to his Law.
1 Chronicles 22:13
If you obey all the laws which the LORD gave to Moses for Israel, you will be successful. Be determined and confident, and don't let anything make you afraid.
1 Chronicles 29:19
Give my son Solomon a wholehearted desire to obey everything that you command and to build the Temple for which I have made these preparations."
2 Chronicles 1:10
so give me the wisdom and knowledge I need to rule over them. Otherwise, how would I ever be able to rule this great people of yours?"
Isaiah 11:2
The spirit of the LORD will give him wisdom and the knowledge and skill to rule his people. He will know the LORD's will and honor him,
John 3:34
The one whom God has sent speaks God's words, because God gives him the fullness of his Spirit.
Hebrews 1:8
About the Son, however, God said: "Your kingdom, O God, will last forever and ever! You rule over your people with justice.
Hebrews 1:9
You love what is right and hate what is wrong. That is why God, your God, has chosen you and has given you the joy of an honor far greater than he gave to your companions."
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1 Kings 1:47
What is more, the court officials went in to pay their respects to His Majesty King David and said, 'May your God make Solomon even more famous than you, and may Solomon's reign be even more prosperous than yours.' Then King David bowed in worship on his bed
1 Kings 1:48
and prayed, 'Let us praise the LORD, the God of Israel, who has today made one of my descendants succeed me as king, and has let me live to see it!' "
1 Kings 2:1-4
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When David was about to die, he called his son Solomon and gave him his last instructions:
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"My time to die has come. Be confident and determined,
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and do what the LORD your God orders you to do. Obey all his laws and commands, as written in the Law of Moses, so that wherever you go you may prosper in everything you do.
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If you obey him, the LORD will keep the promise he made when he told me that my descendants would rule Israel as long as they were careful to obey his commands faithfully with all their heart and soul.
Jeremiah 23:5
The LORD says, "The time is coming when I will choose as king a righteous descendant of David. That king will rule wisely and do what is right and just throughout the land.
Jeremiah 23:6
When he is king, the people of Judah will be safe, and the people of Israel will live in peace. He will be called 'The LORD Our Salvation.'