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How did Solomon ascend to the throne and become king?
Solomon ascended to the throne and became king after his father, King David, passed away. David had chosen Solomon as his successor and made sure that he would be the next king before he died. Solomon's older brother, Adonijah, had tried to claim the throne, but Solomon was ultimately crowned king with the support of key figures in the kingdom.
How does King Solomon become the reigning King?
Solomon was King David's and Bathshebas son, so he inherited his throne.
What does David tell Solomon to do regarding the men who are potential rivals to the throne?
kill them
When david died who was king after daivid?
After king david died, his son Solomon took over the throne.
When did Solomon take David's place as king?
After his father, King David, dies in 970 BC, Solomon assumes the throne and reigns for 40 years, dying in 930 BC.
Are king David and king Solomon related?
Yes; Solomon was David's son.1 Kings 2:12 - Then Solomon sat on the throne of his father David; and his kingdom was firmly established.[NKJV]
Which of king david's sons ruled after him?
King David had many sons, as he had several wives and concubines. And the son that followed king David on the throne was king Solomon.
Who built the temple that King David was not allowed to built and what was his relationship to David?
King Solomon - he was David's son by Bathsheba a minor but famous wife.
How did Solomon kill adpnijah?
Solomon ordered the execution of Adonijah after Adonijah sought to marry Abishag, a young woman who had cared for King David. Solomon saw this act as a challenge to his authority and a potential claim to the throne. Consequently, he had Benaiah, the commander of his army, carry out the order, leading to Adonijah's death. This event marked a significant consolidation of Solomon's power after his ascent to the throne.
Was King David still alive when King Solomon was born?
Bathsheba, Solomon's mother did not die when he was born. She is mentioned in 1Kings 1 as going to visit the "aged" King David at the request of the prophet Nathan.
Which of King David's sons had the birthright?
As King Davidâ??s eldest son, Adonijah was slated to be the next King by birthright. However, David was convinced by Solomonâ??s mother, Bathsheba, and the prophet Nathan, to give the blessing and birthright of a first-born son to Solomon, effectively making Solomon King Davidâ??s successor to the throne. It was a custom to anoint the Kingâ??s successor at his time of death, which formally placed Kingship. However, while King David was still alive, Adonijah declared himself king, and this prompted David to send Solomon for formal anointing by the priest.
How was Solomon anointed?
1 Kings ch.1 Shortly before King David died, there was one last rebellion, by his son Adoniyah who unlawfully proclaimed himself the next king. Bathsheva and Nathan urged David to take action, and David had his loyal servants put Solomon on his (David's) personal mule and take him down to the Gichon stream, where Zadok and Nathan anointed him as king. Solomon then sat on David's throne and the people came to bless him, and David praised God.See also:More about King DavidMore about King Solomon
