1 Kings 1:30
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.
Original Language Analysis
כִּ֡י
H3588
כִּ֡י
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
1 of 23
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
כַּֽאֲשֶׁר֩
H834
כַּֽאֲשֶׁר֩
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
2 of 23
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
נִשְׁבַּ֨עְתִּי
Even as I sware
H7650
נִשְׁבַּ֨עְתִּי
Even as I sware
Strong's:
H7650
Word #:
3 of 23
to seven oneself, i.e., swear (as if by repeating a declaration seven times)
בַּֽיהוָ֨ה
unto thee by the LORD
H3068
בַּֽיהוָ֨ה
unto thee by the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
5 of 23
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
אֱלֹהֵ֤י
God
H430
אֱלֹהֵ֤י
God
Strong's:
H430
Word #:
6 of 23
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
יִשְׂרָאֵל֙
of Israel
H3478
יִשְׂרָאֵל֙
of Israel
Strong's:
H3478
Word #:
7 of 23
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
כִּֽי
H3588
כִּֽי
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
9 of 23
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
בְנֵךְ֙
thy son
H1121
בְנֵךְ֙
thy son
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
11 of 23
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
יִמְלֹ֣ךְ
shall reign
H4427
יִמְלֹ֣ךְ
shall reign
Strong's:
H4427
Word #:
12 of 23
to reign; hence (by implication) to take counsel
אַֽחֲרַ֔י
after
H310
אַֽחֲרַ֔י
after
Strong's:
H310
Word #:
13 of 23
properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
וְה֛וּא
H1931
וְה֛וּא
Strong's:
H1931
Word #:
14 of 23
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo
יֵשֵׁ֥ב
me and he shall sit
H3427
יֵשֵׁ֥ב
me and he shall sit
Strong's:
H3427
Word #:
15 of 23
properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
עַל
H5921
עַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
16 of 23
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
כִּסְאִ֖י
upon my throne
H3678
כִּסְאִ֖י
upon my throne
Strong's:
H3678
Word #:
17 of 23
properly, covered, i.e., a throne (as canopied)
תַּחְתָּ֑י
H8478
תַּחְתָּ֑י
Strong's:
H8478
Word #:
18 of 23
the bottom (as depressed); only adverbially, below (often with prepositional prefix underneath), in lieu of, etc
כִּ֛י
H3588
כִּ֛י
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
19 of 23
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
כֵּ֥ן
H3651
כֵּ֥ן
Strong's:
H3651
Word #:
20 of 23
properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner
אֶֽעֱשֶׂ֖ה
in my stead even so will I certainly do
H6213
אֶֽעֱשֶׂ֖ה
in my stead even so will I certainly do
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
21 of 23
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
Cross References
1 Kings 1:13Go and get thee in unto king David, and say unto him, Didst not thou, my lord, O king, swear unto thine handmaid, saying, Assuredly Solomon thy son shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne? why then doth Adonijah reign?1 Kings 1:17And she said unto him, My lord, thou swarest by the LORD thy God unto thine handmaid, saying, Assuredly Solomon thy son shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne.
Historical Context
First Kings was written during or after the Babylonian exile (6th century BCE), reflecting on the monarchy period (10th-9th centuries BCE) to explain why the kingdoms fell. This passage describes events around 970 BCE during the transition from David to Solomon.
Ancient Near Eastern kingship ideology viewed kings as divine representatives responsible for maintaining cosmic order through right worship. Archaeological discoveries from sites like Megiddo, Hazor, and Samaria confirm the historical reliability of 1 Kings' descriptions of building projects and administrative structures.
Questions for Reflection
- How does this passage illustrate the importance of clear succession planning and communication in leadership transitions?
- What does Solomon's consolidation of power reveal about the relationship between justice, mercy, and political necessity?
- How does this verse point toward or prepare for the coming of Christ and His eternal kingdom?
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Analysis & Commentary
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.
This verse contributes to the broader narrative of solomon's accession and adonijah's rebellion, within the book's focus on succession narrative and establishment of Solomon's reign.
The Hebrew text reveals nuances important for understanding this passage's contribution to 1 Kings' theological message about kingship, covenant, and faithfulness to Yahweh. This verse demonstrates the consequences when God's people—especially their leaders—either follow or forsake the covenant established at Sinai.