"So Solomon sat upon the throne of his father David; and his kingdom was firmly established." — The verb *yashav Shlomoh 'al-kise David avi* (Solomon sat upon the throne of his father David) reiterates the succession as completed. The phrase *va-tikkon malkhuto me'od* (his kingdom was firmly established) uses the verb *kun* (to be established, fixed), suggesting that Solomon's rule acquires the stability and legitimacy that succession alone does not guarantee. The chapter moves from David's deathbed charges to Solomon's consolidated power; the covenant is now transmitted.

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