Matthew Poole and continuators on 1 Kings 1:47

47 And moreover, the kings servants came to bless our lord king David , saying, God make the name of Solomon better than thy name, and make his throne greater than thy throne. And the king bowed himself upon the bed .

To praise and thank him for his great and good care, in leaving them in the hands of so excellent a Successor, under whom they might expect Peace and all Prosperity; and to congratulate with him for Gods great Mercy to him, in giving him such a Son and Successor, and that his Eyes had now seen the actual accomplishment of Gods promise made to him concerning this thing.

Adoring God for this great Mercy, and thereby declaring his hearty approbation and consent to this action. Compare Gen. 47. 31.