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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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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 1:40
18th Century
Theologian
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…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 1:40
19th Century
Bishop
Piped with pipes.—The Greek Version has “danced in dances,” by a slight variation of reading. The graphic description of the accla…
John Gill
On 1 Kings 1:40
17th Century
Pastor
And all the people came up after him
Following him from the fountain to the city, with their loud acclamations:
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 1:32–53
17th Century
Minister
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…