Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version And all the people went up after him, playing pipes and rejoicing greatly, so that the ground shook with the sound. New Living Translation And all the people followed Solomon into Jerusalem, playing flutes and shouting for joy. The celebration was so joyous and noisy that the earth shook with the sound. English Standard Version And all the people went up after him, playing on pipes, and rejoicing with great joy, so that the earth was split by their noise. Berean Standard Bible All the people followed him, playing flutes and rejoicing with such a great joy that the earth was split by the sound. Berean Literal Bible And all the people went up after him, and the people played the flutes and rejoiced with great joy, and the earth was split by their sound. King James Bible And all the people came up after him, and the people piped with pipes, and rejoiced with great joy, so that the earth rent with the sound of them. New King James Version And all the people went up after him; and the people played the flutes and rejoiced with great joy, so that the earth seemed to split with their sound. New American Standard Bible And all the people went up after him, and the people were playing on flutes and rejoicing with great joy, so that the earth shook at their noise. NASB 1995 All the people went up after him, and the people were playing on flutes and rejoicing with great joy, so that the earth shook at their noise. NASB 1977 And all the people went up after him, and the people were playing on flutes and rejoicing with great joy, so that the earth shook at their noise. Legacy Standard Bible And all the people went up after him, and the people were playing on flutes and were glad with great gladness, so that the earth shook at their sound. Amplified Bible All the people went up after him, and they were playing on flutes and rejoicing with great joy, so that the earth shook and seemed to burst open with their [joyful] sound. Berean Annotated Bible All the people followed him, playing flutes and rejoicing with such a great joy that the earth was split by the sound. Christian Standard Bible All the people went up after him, playing flutes and rejoicing with such a great joy that the earth split open from the sound. Holman Christian Standard Bible All the people followed him, playing flutes and rejoicing with such a great joy that the earth split open from the sound. American Standard Version And all the people came up after him, and the people piped with pipes, and rejoiced with great joy, so that the earth rent with the sound of them. Contemporary English Version Then they played flutes and celebrated as they followed Solomon back to Jerusalem. They made so much noise that the ground shook. English Revised Version And all the people came up after him, and the people piped with pipes, and rejoiced with great joy, so that the earth rent with the sound of them. GOD'S WORD® Translation All the people followed him, blew flutes, and celebrated so loudly that their voices shook the ground. Good News Translation Then they all followed him back, shouting for joy and playing flutes, making enough noise to shake the ground. International Standard Version All the people followed after him, playing on wind pipes and so full of joy that the earth shook because of all the noise! NET Bible All the people followed him up, playing flutes and celebrating so loudly they made the ground shake. New Heart English Bible All the people came up after him, and the people piped with pipes, and rejoiced with great joy, so that the earth split open at their sound. Webster's Bible Translation And all the people came up after him, and the people piped with pipes, and rejoiced with great joy, so that the earth rent with the sound of them. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAll the people followed him, playing flutes and rejoicing with such a great joy that the earth was split by the sound. World English Bible All the people came up after him, and the people piped with pipes, and rejoiced with great joy, so that the earth shook with their sound. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd all the people come up after him, and the people are piping with pipes, and rejoicing [with] great joy, and the earth splits with their voice. Berean Literal Bible And all the people went up after him, and the people played the flutes and rejoiced with great joy, and the earth was split by their sound. Young's Literal Translation And all the people come up after him, and the people are piping with pipes, and rejoicing -- great joy, and the earth rendeth with their voice. Smith's Literal Translation And all the people will go up after him, and the people piping with pipes and rejoicing with great joy, and the earth will break forth with their voice. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd all the multitude went up after him, and the people played with pipes, and rejoiced with a great joy, and the earth rang with the noise of their cry. Catholic Public Domain Version And the entire multitude ascended after him. And the people were playing on pipes, and rejoicing with great joy. And the earth resounded before the noise of them. New American Bible Then all the people went up after him, playing flutes and rejoicing so much the earth split with their shouting. New Revised Standard Version And all the people went up following him, playing on pipes and rejoicing with great joy, so that the earth quaked at their noise. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd all the people came up after him, and the people played on tambourines and rejoiced with great joy, so that the earth was shaken with their noise. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And all the people came up after him, and the people played on timbrels and rejoiced with great joy, and the ground was broken apart by their sound. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And all the people came up after him, and the people piped with pipes, and rejoiced with great joy, so that the earth rent with the sound of them. Brenton Septuagint Translation And all the people went up after him, and they danced in choirs, and rejoiced with great joy, and the earth quaked with their voice. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Solomon Anointed King…39Zadok the priest took the horn of oil from the tabernacle and anointed Solomon. Then they blew the ram’s horn, and all the people proclaimed, “Long live King Solomon!” 40All the people followed him, playing flutes and rejoicing with such a great joy that the earth was split by the sound. Cross References All the people followed him 2 Samuel 6:15 while he and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouting and the sounding of the ram’s horn. 2 Kings 11:12-14 Then Jehoiada brought out the king’s son, put the crown on him, presented him with the Testimony, and proclaimed him king. They anointed him, and the people clapped their hands and declared, “Long live the king!” / When Athaliah heard the noise from the guards and the people, she went out to the people in the house of the LORD. / And she looked out and saw the king standing by the pillar, according to the custom. The officers and trumpeters were beside the king, and all the people of the land were rejoicing and blowing trumpets. Then Athaliah tore her clothes and screamed, “Treason! Treason!” 1 Chronicles 15:25-28 So David, the elders of Israel, and the commanders of thousands went with rejoicing to bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD from the house of Obed-edom. / And because God helped the Levites who were carrying the ark of the covenant of the LORD, they sacrificed seven bulls and seven rams. / Now David was dressed in a robe of fine linen, as were all the Levites who were carrying the ark, as well as the singers and Chenaniah, the director of music for the singers. David also wore a linen ephod. … playing flutes 1 Samuel 10:5 After that you will come to Gibeah of God, where the Philistines have an outpost. As you approach the city, you will meet a group of prophets coming down from the high place, preceded by harps, tambourines, flutes, and lyres, and they will be prophesying. Isaiah 30:29 You will sing as on the night of a holy festival, and your heart will rejoice like one who walks to the music of a flute, going up to the mountain of the LORD, to the Rock of Israel. Matthew 11:17 ‘We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we sang a dirge, and you did not mourn.’ and rejoicing with such a great joy Nehemiah 12:43 On that day they offered great sacrifices, rejoicing because God had given them great joy. The women and children also rejoiced, so that the joy of Jerusalem was heard from afar. Esther 8:16-17 For the Jews it was a time of light and gladness, of joy and honor. / In every province and every city, wherever the king’s edict and decree reached, there was joy and gladness among the Jews, with feasting and celebrating. And many of the people of the land themselves became Jews, because the fear of the Jews had fallen upon them. 2 Chronicles 30:26 So there was great rejoicing in Jerusalem, for nothing like this had happened there since the days of Solomon son of David king of Israel. that the earth was split by the sound 1 Samuel 4:5 When the ark of the covenant of the LORD entered the camp, all the Israelites raised such a great shout that the ground shook. Psalm 68:8 the earth shook and the heavens poured down rain before God, the One on Sinai, before God, the God of Israel. Psalm 77:18 Your thunder resounded in the whirlwind; the lightning lit up the world; the earth trembled and quaked. 1 Samuel 10:24 Samuel said to all the people, “Do you see the one the LORD has chosen? There is no one like him among all the people.” And all the people shouted, “Long live the king!” 2 Kings 11:14 And she looked out and saw the king standing by the pillar, according to the custom. The officers and trumpeters were beside the king, and all the people of the land were rejoicing and blowing trumpets. Then Athaliah tore her clothes and screamed, “Treason! Treason!” 1 Chronicles 12:40 And their neighbors from as far away as Issachar, Zebulun, and Naphtali came bringing food on donkeys, camels, mules, and oxen—abundant supplies of flour, fig cakes and raisin cakes, wine and oil, oxen and sheep. Indeed, there was joy in Israel. 1 Chronicles 15:28 So all Israel brought up the ark of the covenant of the LORD with shouting, with the sounding of rams’ horns and trumpets, and with cymbals and the music of harps and lyres. Treasury of Scripture And all the people came up after him, and the people piped with pipes, and rejoiced with great joy, so that the earth rent with the sound of them. pipes. Daniel 3:5 That at what time ye hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, dulcimer, and all kinds of musick, ye fall down and worship the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king hath set up: rejoiced 1 Samuel 11:15 And all the people went to Gilgal; and there they made Saul king before the LORD in Gilgal; and there they sacrificed sacrifices of peace offerings before the LORD; and there Saul and all the men of Israel rejoiced greatly. 2 Kings 11:14,20 And when she looked, behold, the king stood by a pillar, as the manner was, and the princes and the trumpeters by the king, and all the people of the land rejoiced, and blew with trumpets: and Athaliah rent her clothes, and cried, Treason, Treason… 1 Chronicles 12:38-40 All these men of war, that could keep rank, came with a perfect heart to Hebron, to make David king over all Israel: and all the rest also of Israel were of one heart to make David king… Jump to Previous Earth Flutes Glad Great Greatly Ground Joy Noise Piped Pipes Piping Playing Rejoiced Rejoicing Rendeth Rent Shaking Shook Sound Split VoiceJump to Next Earth Flutes Glad Great Greatly Ground Joy Noise Piped Pipes Piping Playing Rejoiced Rejoicing Rendeth Rent Shaking Shook Sound Split Voice1 Kings 1 1. Abishag cherishes David in his extreme age5. Adonijah, David's darling, usurps the kingdom 11. By the council of Nathan 15. Bathsheba moves the king 22. And Nathan seconds her 28. David renews his oath to Bathsheba 32. Solomon, by David's appointment, 38. being anointed king by Zadok and Nathan, the people triumph 41. Jonathan bringing the news, Adonijah's guests fly 50. Adonijah, flying to the horns of the altar, is dismissed by Solomon All the people followed him This phrase indicates the widespread support for Solomon's anointing as king. The people of Israel recognized Solomon as the legitimate successor to David, which was crucial for maintaining unity in the kingdom. This event took place in Jerusalem, the political and spiritual center of Israel, emphasizing the importance of the city in God's plan. The people's following of Solomon can be seen as a type of Christ, as Jesus is followed by His people as the rightful King. playing flutes and rejoicing with such a great joy that the earth was split by the sound Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonThe son of King David and Bathsheba, Solomon is anointed as king in this passage, marking the beginning of his reign over Israel. 2. David The aging king of Israel who orchestrates the anointing of Solomon to ensure a peaceful transition of power. 3. Zadok the Priest and Nathan the Prophet Key figures who support Solomon's anointing, representing religious and prophetic authority. 4. Gihon The location where Solomon is anointed king, a significant site near Jerusalem. 5. The People of Israel They express overwhelming joy and support for Solomon's anointing, signifying unity and approval of his kingship. Teaching Points The Joy of God's PlanThe people's rejoicing reflects the joy that comes from witnessing God's plan unfold. We should celebrate and find joy in God's work in our lives. Unity in Leadership The collective support for Solomon's anointing underscores the importance of unity under God-appointed leadership. In our communities, we should strive for unity and support for those God places in authority. The Role of Music in Worship The use of flutes and music in the celebration highlights the role of music in expressing joy and worship. We can incorporate music as a powerful tool for worship and celebration in our spiritual lives. Divine Timing and Order Solomon's anointing at Gihon was orchestrated by God through David, showing the importance of divine timing and order. We should trust in God's timing and order in our own lives. Legacy and Covenant Solomon's anointing is a fulfillment of God's promise to David, reminding us of the importance of legacy and God's faithfulness to His covenants. We should consider the legacy we are building and trust in God's promises. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Kings 1:40?2. How does 1 Kings 1:40 demonstrate the importance of joyful worship in community? 3. What role does music play in expressing devotion, as seen in 1 Kings 1:40? 4. How can we incorporate the joy of 1 Kings 1:40 into our worship? 5. What scriptural connections exist between 1 Kings 1:40 and other celebrations in the Bible? 6. How does the people's unity in 1 Kings 1:40 inspire our church gatherings? 7. How does 1 Kings 1:40 reflect the importance of public celebration in ancient Israelite culture? 8. What does the use of musical instruments in 1 Kings 1:40 signify about worship practices? 9. How does 1 Kings 1:40 illustrate the concept of divine approval in leadership transitions? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 1? 11. What explains inconsistencies between the Temple vision in Ezekiel 40 and other biblical Temple descriptions, such as in 1 Kings 6-7? 12. What musical instruments are mentioned in the Old Testament? 13. Why does 1 Kings 4:26 mention 40,000 stalls for Solomon's horses, while 2 Chronicles 9:25 records only 4,000? 14. 1 Kings 11:40 - Is there any historical record or secular source confirming Solomon's conflicts with Egypt beyond the biblical account? What Does 1 Kings 1:40 Mean All the people followed him“All the people followed him” (1 Kings 1:40) pictures an entire nation moving as one behind the newly anointed King Solomon. • Unity—much like 1 Samuel 10:24, where “all the people shouted, ‘Long live the king!’” Israel’s agreement confirmed God’s choice (cf. 1 Chronicles 28:5–7). • Legitimacy—public allegiance silenced rival claims (Adonijah’s in 1 Kings 1:5–10). • Covenant solidarity—echoing 2 Samuel 5:1–3, when the tribes gathered to crown David, the people again recognize the Lord’s hand in leadership. Playing flutes “Playing flutes” shows worshipful celebration, not mere political ceremony. • Instruments in praise—1 Sa 10:5 mentions flutes among prophets; Psalm 150:3–6 calls for every instrument to honor the Lord. • Peaceful transition—flutes, softer than trumpets of war, suit the peaceful reign foretold for Solomon (1 Chronicles 22:9). • Corporate worship—2 Sa 6:5 shows David and “all the house of Israel” making music “before the LORD,” the same atmosphere present here. Rejoicing with such a great joy Their exuberance flows from gratitude to God. • 1 Chronicles 29:22–23 records a similar coronation feast “with great joy.” • Ezra 6:22 notes “the LORD had filled them with joy” at the temple’s completion—joy attends every fresh work of God. • The depth of joy contrasts the fear that had surrounded David’s failing health (1 Kings 1:1–4). Now relief and hope overflow. The earth was split by the sound The text states “the earth was split by the sound.” Scripture often links seismic language with divine activity (Exodus 19:18; Matthew 27:51). • Literal effect—the weight of thousands dancing and shouting can make the ground tremble (cf. 1 Samuel 4:5, “the earth resounded”). • Symbolic resonance—God punctuates key moments with quakes: Joshua 6:20 (Jericho’s walls), Acts 4:31 (prayer meeting shaken). The shaking under Solomon underscores heaven’s endorsement. • Overwhelming witness—Adonijah’s guests hear the roar and know something decisive has happened (1 Kings 1:41), illustrating that genuine joy in God carries far-reaching impact. summary Every phrase of 1 Kings 1:40 highlights God-given unity, joyful worship, and heaven-backed authority. The people’s unanimous following, their music, their overflowing joy, and the earth-shaking volume combine to affirm that Solomon’s reign begins under God’s clear, celebratory approval—a reminder that when the Lord installs His choice, His people respond with visible, audible, unstoppable praise. (40) Piped with pipes.--The Greek Version has "danced in dances," by a slight variation of reading. The graphic description of the acclamation of the people indicates something more than conventional loyalty. The attempt of Adonijah relied on the support only of the great men, and perhaps the army, but had no popular following.Verse 40. - And all the people came up after him [same expression as ver. 35. The procession, the sound of the trumpets, etc., had collected a large crowd, which followed Solomon on his return], and the people piped [Hebrews were piping] with pipes [pipes or flutes were used on occasions of rejoicing (Isaiah 5:12; Isaiah 30:29. Cf. 1 Samuel 10:5), and so of mourning (Jeremiah 48:36; Matthew 9:23). It is true that a very slight change (מְחֹלְלִיפ בְּחלִיִם instead of מִחַלְּלִים בַּחֲלִלִים) will give the meaning, "dancing with dances," which Ewald prefers, on the ground that "all the people" could not have produced their pipes at a moment's notice. But the objection loses its force when it is observed (Rawlinson) that the text implies that only some of the people piped. "All the people came up... and the people," etc. Besides, even if it were not so, some allowance is surely to be made for Eastern hyperbole. And the received text is to be preferred on other grounds. The LXX., however, has ἐχόρευον ἐν χοροῖς], and rejoiced with great joy [Hebrews "were rejoicing a great joy"], and the earth rent [this is certainly a strangly hyperbolical expression. For בָּקַע strictly means to cleave asunder, tear open (see, e.g., Numbers 16:31; Amos 1:13; 2 Chronicles 25:12). And Thenius suggests a slight emendation of the text, viz., וַתִּתָּקַע (i.e., "resounded") for וַתִּבָּקַע which would obviate this difficulty. He points out that while the LXX. Cod. Vat. has ἐρράγη, some versions have ἤχησεν, and the Vulg. insonuit. But perhaps it is safer to keep to the lectio ardua] with the sound of them [Heb. "with their voices"].Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Allכָל־ (ḵāl) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the people הָעָם֙ (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock followed him, וַיַּעֲל֤וּ (way·ya·‘ă·lū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively playing מְחַלְּלִ֣ים (mə·ḥal·lə·lîm) Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 2490: To bore, to wound, to dissolve, to profane, to break, to begin, to play flutes בַּחֲלִלִ֔ים (ba·ḥă·li·lîm) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 2485: Flute, pipe and rejoicing וּשְׂמֵחִ֖ים (ū·śə·mê·ḥîm) Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 8056: Glad, joyful, merry with such a great גְדוֹלָ֑ה (ḡə·ḏō·w·lāh) Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 1419: Great, older, insolent joy שִׂמְחָ֣ה (śim·ḥāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8057: Blithesomeness, glee that the earth הָאָ֖רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land was split וַתִּבָּקַ֥ע (wat·tib·bā·qa‘) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 1234: To cleave, to rend, break, rip, open by the sound. בְּקוֹלָֽם׃ (bə·qō·w·lām) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 6963: A voice, sound Links 1 Kings 1:40 NIV1 Kings 1:40 NLT 1 Kings 1:40 ESV 1 Kings 1:40 NASB 1 Kings 1:40 KJV 1 Kings 1:40 BibleApps.com 1 Kings 1:40 Biblia Paralela 1 Kings 1:40 Chinese Bible 1 Kings 1:40 French Bible 1 Kings 1:40 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Kings 1:40 All the people came up after him (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) |
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