"'Moreover, Solomon has sat upon the king's throne.'" — The declaration is complete and present: *gam Shlomoh yashav 'al-kise ha-melukhah*. The verb *yashav* (sat, is sitting) is in the present perfect—the action is completed and its effects continue. Solomon is *now* sitting on the royal throne; the succession is fait accompli. The phrase *kise ha-melukhah* (the throne of kingship) emphasizes the permanent seat of authority. Jonathan's message has moved from David's action (sending) to Solomon's (riding) to Solomon's present state (sitting on the throne)—a progressive finality.

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