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All the people came up after him, and the people piped with pipes, and rejoiced with great joy, so that the earth shook with the sound of them.
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The People's Authentic Joy
Commentators highlight that the people's celebration was not just a formality but a genuine and widespread explosion of joy. Unlike Adonijah's coup, which only had the support of a few powerful men, Solomon's anointing was backed by the will of the people, demonstrating where the true loyalty of Israel lay.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Piped with pipes - Some prefer the reading “danced with dances,” a meaning that could be achieved in the Hebrew text by changing the vowel p…
19th Century
Anglican
Piped with pipes.—The Greek Version has “danced in dances,” by a slight variation of reading. The graphic description of the accla…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And all the people came up after him Following him from the fountain to the city, with their loud acclamations:
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The people expressed great joy and satisfaction in the elevation of Solomon. Every true Israelite rejoices in the exaltation of the Son of David. C…
