The news that Jonathan brought concluded with the account of another response of David to the events that had taken place. He pronounces his blessing of the Lord for letting him see someone sitting upon his throne. Such a blessing displayed David’s concern for Solomon, but it also displayed his concern for the wellbeing of his kingdom. He thanked God that the kingdom would not be left to civil war when he died.
48 Voici encore ce qu'a dit le roi: Béni soit l'Eternel, le Dieu d'Israël, qui m'a donné aujourd'hui un successeur sur mon trône, et qui m'a permis de le voir!