Then sat Solomon upon the throne of David his father; and his kingdom was established greatly.
Solomon took his place on the throne of David his father, succeeding him as king, and his kingdom was firmly established in his hands. That establishment carried great prosperity, but the prosperity was not unconditional; it depended on obedience to God. David himself had laid this charge upon Solomon, calling him to walk in God's ways and to keep the law of Moses as the foundation of his reign. This condition embodied the standing requirement of Deuteronomy 17:18-20, by which the king of Israel was to read the law, obey it without turning to the right or left, and remain humble before it.
Solomon took his place on the throne of David his father, succeeding him as king, and his kingdom was firmly established in his hands. That establishment carried great prosperity, but the prosperity was not unconditional; it depended on obedience to God. David himself had laid this charge upon Solomon, calling him to walk in God's ways and to keep the law of Moses as the foundation of his reign. This condition embodied the standing requirement of Deuteronomy 17:18-20, by which the king of Israel was to read the law, obey it without turning to the right or left, and remain humble before it.