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Who Was Solomon's Father? David's Oath in 1 Kings 1

Solomon's father was David, king of Israel, and 1 Kings 1 makes the point twice over: David calls Solomon his son and then publicly sets him on the throne. The chapter answers the family question and the succession question together.

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Who Was Solomon's Mother? 2 Samuel 12:24

Solomon's mother was Bathsheba, and 2 Samuel 12:24 names her plainly as David's wife. The verse does not tidy the story; it sets the future king's birth inside the aftermath of sin, confession, and loss, then rests its weight on God's love for the child.

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