Solomon’s son was Rehoboam, followed by Abijah his son, Asa his son, Jehoshaphat his son,

When David was old and approaching the end of his life, he made his son Solomon king over Israel.

He died at a good old age, having enjoyed long life, wealth, and honor. His son Solomon succeeded him.

Johanan was the father of Azariah, who served as a priest in the temple Solomon built in Jerusalem.

He said to me, ‘Solomon your son is the one who will build my temple and my courts, for I have chosen him to become my son and I will become his father.

Solomon sat on the Lord’s throne as king in place of his father David; he was successful and all Israel was loyal to him.

All the officers and warriors, as well as all of King David’s sons, pledged their allegiance to King Solomon.

They performed music before the sanctuary of the meeting tent until Solomon built the Lord’s temple in Jerusalem. They carried out their tasks according to regulations.

From Tibhath and Kun, Hadadezer’s cities, David took a great deal of bronze. (Solomon used it to make the big bronze basin called “The Sea,” the pillars, and other bronze items.

David said, “My son Solomon is just an inexperienced young man, and the temple to be built for the Lord must be especially magnificent so it will become famous and be considered splendid by all the nations. Therefore I will make preparations for its construction.” So David made extensive preparations before he died.

Look, you will have a son, who will be a peaceful man. I will give him rest from all his enemies on every side. Indeed, Solomon will be his name; I will give Israel peace and quiet during his reign.

“And you, Solomon my son, obey the God of your father and serve him with a submissive attitude and a willing spirit, for the Lord examines all minds and understands every motive of one’s thoughts. If you seek him, he will let you find him, but if you abandon him, he will reject you permanently.

King David said to the entire assembly: “My son Solomon, the one whom God has chosen, is just an inexperienced young man, and the task is great, for this palace is not for man, but for the Lord God.

The Lord greatly magnified Solomon before all Israel and bestowed on him greater majesty than any king of Israel before him.