He sat on his father David's mule before taking his seat on the throne
.... 12 So Solomon sat on the throne of David his father, and his kingdom 
was ... Then he sat on his throne and had a seat brought for the king's mother, 
and... [DOC] [TLE] Solomon Inherits the Kingdom [PAR] The king also said unto them, Take with you the servants of your lord, and cause 
Solomon my son to ride upon mine own mule, and bring him down to Gihon.