1Ki 1:35 | TNotes | STEP | 1:35 sit on my throne: Due to David’s age and infirmities, Solomon officiated publicly for about two years before his father died. Co-regency provided for orderly royal succession and became commonplace during Israel’s divided monarchy. It was also practiced in Egypt. • The Hebrew term for ruler, used for various leadership positions, can have theological significance; the king was seen as both a spiritual and administrative leader of God’s people (see Deut 31:10-11 ; 1 Chr 28:4-6 ; Ps 89:3-4 ; Isa 55:3-4 ).

bDeut 31:10-11►

c1 Chr 28:4-6►

dPs 89:3-4►

eIsa 55:3-4►

‏ 1 Kings 1:35

1:35 ^a sit on my throne: Due to David’s age and infirmities, Solomon officiated publicly for about two years before his father died. Co-regency provided for orderly royal succession and became commonplace during Israel’s divided monarchy. It was also practiced in Egypt.

• The Hebrew term for ruler, used for various leadership positions, can have theological significance; the king was seen as both a spiritual and administrative leader of God’s people (see Deut 31:10-11 ^b; 1 Chr 28:4-6 ^c; Ps 89:3-4 ^d; Isa 55:3-4 ^e).