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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
King the second time - Solomon’s first appointment was at the time of Adonijah’s rebellion. As that appointment was hurried and relatively p…
19th Century
Anglican
The sacrificial feast and anointing of Solomon.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And they did eat and drink before the Lord on that day with great gladness Before the…
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