That he might fulfill the word of the LORD - We should not understand this to mean that fulfilling the old prophecy was Solomon’s motive, or…

That he might fulfil.—In these words is described, not the purpose, but the effect of Solomon’s action. The prophecy referred to i…

So Solomon thrust out Abiathar from being priest unto the
Lord
He deposed him from his …

Solomon's words to Abiathar, and Abiathar's silence, imply that some recent conspiracies had been entered into. Those who show kindness to God's pe…