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and ate and drink before Yahweh on that day with great gladness. They made Solomon the son of David king the second time, and anointed him to Yahweh to be prince, and Zadok to be priest.

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A Tale of Two Coronations

Commentators explain that this was Solomon's second time being made king. The first was a hurried, private anointing to counter his brother Adonijah's rebellion. This second event was a formal, public ceremony with all of Israel's leaders present, signifying unified national acceptance and divine confirmation of his rule.

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1 Chronicles

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 1 Chronicles 29:22

18th Century

Theologian

King the second time - Solomon’s first appointment was at the time of Adonijah’s rebellion. As that appointment was hurried and relatively p…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Chronicles 29:20–25

19th Century

Bishop

The sacrificial feast and anointing of Solomon.

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Chronicles 29:22

17th Century

Pastor

And they did eat and drink before the Lord on that day with
great gladness
Before the…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Chronicles 29:20–25

17th Century

Minister

This great assembly joined with David in adoring God. Whoever is the mouth of the congregation, only those who join him, not by bowing the head so …