Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 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.
47. the king’s servants ] i.e. The general public of Jerusalem who gathered themselves to offer congratulations to David on the commencement of the reign of his son. That a son should begin to reign during his father’s lifetime was no uncommon occurrence in the East.
the king bowed himself upon the bed ] The verb is that commonly used of an act of worship, and the language of the next verse shews that David’s bowing was of this nature. He prayed that the good wishes he had just heard might be fulfilled, and thanked God for what had already happened. The action and intention is similar to that of Jacob described Gen 47:31.
Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges
The king bowed himself – The king worshipped God and prayed that it might be so. Compare Gen 47:31, with margin reference, Heb 11:21.
Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
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.
Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes on the Bible
To bless our lord king David; to praise and thank him for his great and good care, in leaving them in the hands of so excellent a successor, under whom they might expect peace and all prosperity; and to congratulate with him for Gods great mercy to him, in giving him such a son and successor, and that his eyes had now seen the actual accomplishment of Gods promise made to him concerning this thing.
The king bowed himself upon the bed; adoring God for this great mercy, and thereby declaring his hearty approbation and consent to this action. Compare Gen 47:31.
Fuente: English Annotations on the Holy Bible by Matthew Poole
And moreover the king’s servants came to bless our lord the king,…. To give him thanks for the wise and good provision he had made before his death for the welfare of the kingdom, by making Solomon his son king in his stead, and to congratulate him upon it; which showed that they highly approved of it, and were ready to swear allegiance to Solomon, and therefore Adonijah had nothing to hope for from them:
saying, God make the name of Solomon better than thy name; that is, may he be more famous, and his name be more celebrated in the world than his was, or be more respectable and valued among his people Israel:
and make his throne greater than thy throne; see 1Ki 1:37;
and the king bowed himself upon the bed; signifying not only his approbation of what was done, but also of their prayers and wishes; as well as he bowed himself to give thanks to God that he had lived to see this work done, as follows.
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
(47) The king bowed himself, that is, in worship (comp. Gen. 47:31), at once joining in the prayer of his servants, and thanking God for the fulfilment of His promise.
Fuente: Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers (Old and New Testaments)
1Ki 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.
Ver. 47. Better than thy name, and his throne greater. ] This wish of his servants was no grief of heart to the old king, but a matter of joy. So they prayed for Hector’s son in Homer,
“ . ”
And Claudian thus bespeaketh Honorius the emperor –
“ Aspice, completur votum; iam natus adaequat
Te meritis, et quod magis est optabile, vincit. ”
And the king bowed himself upon the bed.
a Bucholcer.
Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
bowed = worshipped. Compare Gen 47:31.
Fuente: Companion Bible Notes, Appendices and Graphics
bless: Exo 12:32, 2Sa 8:10, 2Sa 21:3, Ezr 6:10, Psa 20:1-4
God: 1Ki 1:37, Luk 19:38
bowed: Gen 47:31, Heb 11:21
Reciprocal: Gen 12:2 – thou shalt Gen 47:7 – And Jacob 1Ch 28:2 – stood up Psa 72:1 – the king’s Pro 22:1 – name
Fuente: The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
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 {f} bed.
(f) He gave God thanks for the good success.