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A Final Act of Worship
Multiple commentators emphasize that David's final significant act was one of worship. Hearing that God's plan for the kingdom's succession was secure, the aged king, too weak to rise, bowed from his bed. This act signified his prayerful agreement with the blessing for Solomon and his profound thanksgiving to God for fulfilling His promises.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 1:47
18th Century
Theologian
The king bowed himself. The king worshipped God and prayed that it might be so. Compare Genesis 47:31 with Hebrews 11:21.
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 1:47
19th Century
Bishop
The king bowed himself, that is, in worship (), at once joining in the prayer of his servants, and thanking God for the fulfillmen…
John Gill
On 1 Kings 1:47
17th Century
Pastor
And moreover the king's servants came to bless our lord the
king
To give him thanks f…
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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…