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What was the relationship between David and Solomon?

Solomon was the son of David and Bathsheba. David chose him to reign after him. 2 Samuel 12:24; 1 Kings 1:30

What the Bible says

2 Samuel 12:24

And David comforted Bethsabee his wife, and went in unto her, and slept with her: I and she bore a son, and he called his name Solomon, and the Lord loved him.

1 Kings 2:12

And Solomon sat upon the throne of his father David, and his kingdom was strengthened exceedingly.

Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner revision), public domain.

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David wanted to build a house for God. God told him that his son would build it, and Solomon did. 2 Samuel 7:12-13; 1 Kings 5:19

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