The “establishment” of the kingdom intended here is probably its universal acceptance by both the tribe of Judah and the other Israelites.

His kingdom was established greatly.—From the notice in the closing verse of the chapter, that after the deaths of Adonij…

Then sat Solomon on the throne of David his father
So he did in his lifetime, with his consent, and by his order, an…

Solomon received Bathsheba with all the respect that was owing to a mother; but let no one be asked for what they ought not to grant. It ill become…