John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Chronicles 29:23
Then Solomon sat on the throne of the Lord ,.... Who had given it to him, and established him on it, and whose vicegerent he was, and over whose people he ruled: as king instead of David ; he was viceroy to him in his life time, and succeeded him at his death, when he had the full power of government: and prospered ; his reign was happy and peaceable: and all Israel obeyed him ; at once; whereas it was some time, even years, before all Israel obeyed David. read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Chronicles 29:23-30
These verses bring king Solomon to his throne and king David to his grave. Thus the rising generation thrusts out that which went before, and says, ?Make room for us.? Every one has his day. I. Here is Solomon rising (1 Chron. 29:23): Solomon sat on the throne of the Lord. Not his throne which he prepared in the heavens, but the throne of Israel is called the throne of the Lord because not only is he King of all nations, and all kings rule under him, but he was in a peculiar manner King of... read more