1 Kings 1 · Verse 47

1 Kings 1:47

And moreover the king’s servants came to bless our lord king David, saying, God make the name of Solomon better than thy name, and make his throne greater than thy throne. And the king bowed himself upon the bed.
1 Kings 1:47, King James Version

1 Kings 1:47 in other translations

BSBThe king’s servants have also gone to congratulate our lord King David, saying, ‘May your God make the name of Solomon more famous than your own name, and may He make his throne greater than your throne.’ And the king has bowed in worship on his bed,
WEBMoreover the king’s servants came to bless our lord King David, saying, ‘May your God make the name of Solomon better than your name, and make his throne greater than your throne;’ and the king bowed himself on the bed.
ASVAnd moreover the king’s servants came to bless our lord king David, saying, Thy God make the name of Solomon better than thy name, and make his throne greater than thy throne: and the king bowed himself upon the bed.
YLTand also the servants of the king have come into bless our lord king David, saying, Thy God doth make the name of Solomon better than thy name, and his throne greater than thy throne; and the king boweth himself on the bed,
DARBYAnd moreover the king's servants came to bless our lord king David, saying, Thy God make the name of Solomon more excellent than thy name, and make his throne greater than thy throne! And the king bowed himself on the bed.
BBEAnd the king's servants came to our lord King David, blessing him and saying, May God make the name of Solomon better than your name, and the seat of his authority greater than your seat; and the king was bent low in worship on his bed.
WebsterAnd moreover the king's servants came to bless our lord king David, saying, God make the name of Solomon better than thy name, and make his throne greater than thy throne. And the king bowed himself upon the bed.

What does 1 Kings 1:47 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 1:41-49

41-49. Adonijah and all the guests that were with him heard it as they had made an end of eating--The loud shouts raised by the populace at the joyous proclamation at Gihon, and echoed by assembled thousands, from Zion to En-rogel, were easily heard at that distance by Adonijah and his confederates. The arrival of a trusty messenger, who gave a full detail of the coronation ceremony [1Ki 1:43-48], spread dismay in…

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Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 47 Moreover, the king's servants came - The king himself was at this time confined to his own house, and probably to his bed, and could not possibly see these ceremonies; therefore his confidential servants came and told him. We know not how Jonathan, in so short a time, possessed himself of so much information.

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Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on 1 Kings 1:32-53

The people expressed great joy and satisfaction in the elevation of Solomon. Every true Israelite rejoices in the exaltation of the Son of David. Combinations formed upon evil principles will soon be dissolved, when self-interest calls another way. How can those who do evil deeds expect to have good tidings? Adonijah had despised Solomon, but soon dreaded him. We see here, as in a glass, Jesus, the Son of David and…

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1 Kings 1:47 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

וְגַם\־ve.gam-and alsoH1571
בָּ֜אוּBa.'uthey have comeH935
עַבְדֵ֣י'av.Dei[the] servants ofH5650
הַמֶּ֗לֶךְha.Me.lekhthe kingH4428
לְ֠בָרֵךְLe.va.rekhto blessH1288
אֶת\־'et-<obj.>H853
אֲדֹנֵ֜ינוּ'a.do.Nei.nulord<s> ourH113
הַמֶּ֣לֶךְha.Me.lekhthe kingH4428
דָּוִד֮da.VidDavidH1732
לֵאמֹר֒le.Mor<to> sayingH559
יֵיטֵ֨בyei.Tevmay he make goodH3190
אֱלֹהִ֜ים'e.lo.hei.chaGodH430
אֶת\־'et-<obj.>H853
שֵׁ֤םshem[the] name ofH8034
שְׁלֹמֹה֙she.lo.MohSolomonH8010
מִשְּׁמֶ֔ךָmi.she.Me.khamore than name yourH8034
וִֽיגַדֵּ֥לvi.ga.Deland may he make greatH1431
אֶת\־'et-<obj.>H853
כִּסְא֖וֹkis.'Othrone hisH3678
מִכִּסְאֶ֑ךָmi.kis.'E.khamore than throne yourH3678
וַיִּשְׁתַּ֥חוּvai.yish.Ta.chuand he bowed downH7812
הַמֶּ֖לֶךְha.Me.lekhthe kingH4428
עַל\־'al-onH5921
הַמִּשְׁכָּֽב\׃ha.mish.Kavthe bedH4904

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for 1 Kings 1:47

  • 1 Kings 1:37

    As the Lord hath been with my lord the king, even so be he with Solomon, and make his throne greater than the throne of my lord king David.

  • Genesis 47:31

    And he said, Swear unto me. And he sware unto him. And Israel bowed himself upon the bed’s head.

  • 2 Samuel 21:3

    Wherefore David said unto the Gibeonites, What shall I do for you? and wherewith shall I make the atonement, that ye may bless the inheritance of the Lord?

  • Hebrews 11:21

    By faith Jacob, when he was a dying, blessed both the sons of Joseph; and worshipped, leaning upon the top of his staff.

  • 2 Samuel 8:10

    Then Toi sent Joram his son unto king David, to salute him, and to bless him, because he had fought against Hadadezer, and smitten him: for Hadadezer had wars with Toi. And Joram brought with him vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and vessels of brass:

  • Exodus 12:32

    Also take your flocks and your herds, as ye have said, and be gone; and bless me also.

  • Psalms 20:1-4

    To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The Lord hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee; Send thee help from the sanctuary, and strengthen thee out of Zion; Remember all thy offerings, and accept thy burnt sacrifice; Selah. Grant thee according to thine own heart, and fulfil all thy counsel.

  • Luke 19:38

    Saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest.

  • Ezra 6:10

    That they may offer sacrifices of sweet savours unto the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king, and of his sons.

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bless.
Ex 12:32; 2Sa 8:10; 21:3; Ezr 6:10; Ps 20:1-4
God.
37; Lu 19:38
bowed.
Ge 47:31; Heb 11:21

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Context

  • 1 Kings 1:46

    And also Solomon sitteth on the throne of the kingdom.

  • 1 Kings 1:47

    And moreover the king’s servants came to bless our lord king David, saying, God make the name of Solomon better than thy name, and make his throne greater than thy throne. And the king bowed himself upon the bed.

  • 1 Kings 1:48

    And also thus said the king, Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, which hath given one to sit on my throne this day, mine eyes even seeing it.

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1 Kings 1:47 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Y aun los siervos del rey han venido á bendecir á nuestro señor el rey David, diciendo: Dios haga bueno el nombre de Salomón más que tu nombre, y haga mayor su trono que el tuyo. Y el rey adoró en la cama.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		et les serviteurs du roi sont aussi venus pour bénir le roi David, notre seigneur, disant: Que ton Dieu fasse le nom de Salomon plus excellent que ton nom, et rende son trône plus grand que ton trône! Et le roi s’est prosterné sur son lit.
German
Elberfelder 1871		und auch sind die Knechte des Königs gekommen, um unseren Herrn, den König David, zu segnen, indem sie sprachen: Dein Gott mache den Namen Salomos noch vorzüglicher als deinen Namen, und mache seinen Thron größer als deinen Thron! Und der König hat auf dem Lager angebetet;
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Et ingressi servi regis benedixerunt domino nostro regi David, dicentes: Amplificet Deus nomen Salomonis super nomen tuum, et magnificet thronus ejus super thronum tuum. Et adoravit rex in lectulo suo: