Then you shall go up with him, and he is to come and sit on my throne and reign in my place. For I have appointed him ruler over Israel and Judah." Then you shall go up with him,The public procession from Gihon to Jerusalem would make Solomon’s anointing known throughout the city. Priests, prophets, royal officials, and the people would bear witness that David’s chosen successor had received God’s sanction. 2Ki 11:12 Then Jehoiada brought out the king’s son,…
2Ch 23:11 Then Jehoiada and his sons brought out the king’s son…
1Ch 29:22 That day they ate and drank with great joy…
and he is to come and sit on my throne David’s throne represented the covenant God had made with him, promising an enduring royal line (2 Samuel 7:12–16). Solomon would occupy the same throne, not as an independent rival, but as David’s rightful son and heir. 1Ch 29:23 So Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king…
2Ch 9:8 Blessed be the LORD your God, who has delighted in you…
Psa 132:11 The LORD swore an oath to David, a promise…
and reign in my place. David remained king until his death, yet he deliberately transferred governing authority to Solomon while still living. The orderly succession countered Adonijah’s self-exaltation and preserved the kingdom from civil conflict. 1Ch 23:1 When David was old and full of years, he installed…
2Sa 7:12-13 And when your days are fulfilled and you rest…
Psa 89:29 I will establish his line forever, his throne…
For I have appointed him David’s appointment agreed with the Lord’s revealed purpose for Solomon, who had been named before his birth and designated to build the temple (1 Chronicles 22:9–10). Human authority was legitimate only as it rested under God’s sovereign choice. 1Ch 28:5-7 And of all my sons—for the LORD has given me many sons—…
1Ch 29:1 Then King David said to the whole assembly,…
Deu 17:15 Appoint a king from among your brothers;…
ruler over Israel and Judah.” Solomon’s rule would extend over the united tribes, including Judah in the south and the northern tribes of Israel. The unity of the kingdom under David’s son anticipated the greater reign of Christ, the Son of David, whose kingdom will never be divided or overthrown. 2Sa 5:5 In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months,…
Hos 1:11 Then the people of Judah and of Israel will be gathered…
Ezk 37:22 I will make them one nation in the land,…
Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe aging king of Israel who is making arrangements for his succession. He is a central figure in this passage, ensuring the continuation of his dynasty through Solomon. 2. SolomonThe son of David and Bathsheba, chosen by David to succeed him as king. His anointing and enthronement are the focus of this verse. 3. Israel and JudahThe united kingdom over which Solomon is to reign. This highlights the political and spiritual unity that Solomon is expected to maintain. 4. Throne of DavidSymbolizes the authority and continuity of David's dynasty, which is significant in the biblical account of God's covenant with David. 5. Anointing and EnthronementThe ceremonial acts that signify Solomon's divine appointment and legitimate authority as king. Teaching Points Divine AppointmentRecognize that God appoints leaders according to His purpose. Solomon's anointing was not just a political move but a divine appointment, reminding us to seek God's will in leadership. Legacy and SuccessionConsider the importance of preparing the next generation to carry on God's work. David's careful planning for Solomon's reign teaches us to invest in future leaders. Unity in LeadershipSolomon's reign over Israel and Judah highlights the need for unity in leadership. In our communities and churches, we should strive for harmony and collective purpose. Faithfulness to God's PromisesTrust in God's faithfulness to His promises. Just as God fulfilled His promise to David through Solomon, He remains faithful to His promises to us. Symbolism of the ThroneThe throne represents authority and responsibility. As Christians, we are called to steward the responsibilities God has given us with integrity and wisdom. Bible Study Questions 1. How does Solomon's anointing as king reflect God's sovereignty in leadership appointments, and how can we apply this understanding in our own lives? 2. In what ways can we prepare and mentor the next generation to continue God's work, as David did for Solomon? 3. How can we promote unity and harmony in our communities and churches, following the example of Solomon's reign over a united Israel and Judah? 4. What are some promises of God that you are holding onto, and how does the fulfillment of God's promises to David encourage you in your faith journey? 5. How can we responsibly steward the authority and responsibilities God has entrusted to us, drawing lessons from Solomon's enthronement and reign? Connections to Other Scriptures 2 Samuel 7God's covenant with David, promising that his throne will be established forever, which is fulfilled through Solomon and ultimately through Jesus Christ. 1 Chronicles 28-29David's public declaration of Solomon as his successor and the preparations for the temple, emphasizing Solomon's role in God's plan. Matthew 1The genealogy of Jesus, tracing His lineage back to David and Solomon, underscoring the fulfillment of God's promises through Christ. People Abiathar, Abishag, Absalom, Adonijah, Bathsheba, Benaiah, Cherethites, David, Haggith, Jehoiada, Joab, Jonathan, Kerethites, Nathan, Pelethites, Rei, Shimei, Solomon, Zadok, ZeruiahPlaces En-rogel, Gihon, Jerusalem, Serpent's StoneTopics Appointed, Judah, Kingdom, Leader, Orders, Prince, Reign, Ruler, Sat, Seat, Sit, Stead, ThroneDictionary of Bible Themes 1 Kings 1:35 7266 tribes of Israel 1 Kings 1:5-53 5087 David, reign of 1 Kings 1:17-35 5581 throne 1 Kings 1:28-40 5366 king 1 Kings 1:32-35 5119 Solomon, life of 1 Kings 1:32-36 8634 amen 1 Kings 1:32-37 1461 truth, nature of 1 Kings 1:34-35 5509 rulers Library David Appointing Solomon
'Then king David answered and said, Call me Bath-sheba. And she came into the king's presence, and stood before the king. 29. And the king sware, and said, As the Lord liveth, that hath redeemed my soul out of all distress, 30. Even as I sware unto thee by the Lord God of Israel, saying, Assuredly Solomon thy son shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne in my stead; even so will I certainly do this day. 31. Then Bath-sheba bowed with her face to the earth, and did reverence to the king, …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy ScriptureGihon, the Same with the Fountain of Siloam.
I. In 1 Kings 1:33,38, that which is, in the Hebrew, "Bring ye Solomon to Gihon: and they brought him to Gihon"; is rendered by the Chaldee, "Bring ye him to Siloam: and they brought him to Siloam." Where Kimchi thus; "Gihon is Siloam, and it is called by a double name. And David commanded, that they should anoint Solomon at Gihon for a good omen, to wit, that, as the waters of the fountain are everlasting, so might his kingdom be." So also the Jerusalem writers; "They do not anoint the king, but …
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica Adonijah
BY REV. ALFRED ROWLAND, D.D., LL.B. It is notorious that the sons of devout men sometimes prove a curse to their parents, and bring dishonour on the cause of God. When Eve rejoiced over her first-born, she little suspected that passions were sleeping within him which would impel him to slay his own brother; and the experience of the first mother has been repeated, though in different forms, in all lands and in all ages. Isaac's heart was rent by the deceit of Jacob, and by the self-will of Esau. …
George Milligan—Men of the Bible; Some Lesser-Known Whether Prayer Should be Vocal?
Objection 1: It would seem that prayer ought not to be vocal. As stated above [3025](A[4]), prayer is addressed chiefly to God. Now God knows the language of the heart. Therefore it is useless to employ vocal prayer. Objection 2: Further, prayer should lift man's mind to God, as stated above (A[1], ad 2). But words, like other sensible objects, prevent man from ascending to God by contemplation. Therefore we should not use words in our prayers. Objection 3: Further, prayer should be offered to God …
Saint Thomas Aquinas—Summa Theologica The Reign of David.
2 Sam.; 1 Chron. Chs. 11-29; 1 K 1:1-2:11. His Reign over Judah. The reign of David is divided into two parts. The first part was over Judah, with the capitol at Hebron, and lasted seven and one-half years. During this period Ishbosheth, son of Saul, reigned over Israel in the North. It is probable that both of these kings were regarded as vassals of the Philistines and paid tribute. On account of rival leaders, there was constant warfare between these two rival kings. The kingdom of Judah, however, …
Josiah Blake Tidwell—The Bible Period by Period The Fact of the Redeemer's Return was Typified in the Lives of Joseph and Solomon.
In the Old Testament there are numerous references to the Second Coming of Christ, references both direct and typical, but in every instance it was His return to the earth which was in view. The secret coming of Christ into the air, to catch up the saints to Himself, was an event quite unknown to the Old Testament prophets, an event kept secret until revealed by God to the apostle Paul who, when writing to the Corinthians upon this particular aspect of our subject, said, "Behold, I show you a mystery …
Arthur W. Pink—The Redeemer's Return Of Justification by Faith. Both the Name and the Reality Defined.
Sections. 1. Connection between the doctrine of Justification and that of Regeneration. The knowledge of this doctrine very necessary for two reasons. 2. For the purpose of facilitating the exposition of it, the terms are explained. 1. What it is to be justified in the sight of God. 2. To be justified by works. 3. To be justified by faith. Definition. 3. Various meanings of the term Justification. 1. To give praise to God and truth. 2. To make a vain display of righteousness. 3. To impute righteousness …
John Calvin—The Institutes of the Christian Religion Prov. 22:06 the Duties of Parents
"Train up a child in the way he should go; and when he is old, he will not depart from it."--Prov. 22:6. I SUPPOSE that most professing Christians are acquainted with the text at the head of this page. The sound of it is probably familiar to your ears, like an old tune. It is likely you have heard it, or read it, talked of it, or quoted it, many a time. Is it not so? But, after all, how little is the substance of this text regarded! The doctrine it contains appears scarcely known, the duty it puts …
John Charles Ryle—The Upper Room: Being a Few Truths for the Times Tit. 2:06 Thoughts for Young Men
WHEN St. Paul wrote his Epistle to Titus about his duty as a minister, he mentioned young men as a class requiring peculiar attention. After speaking of aged men and aged women, and young women, he adds this pithy advice, "Young men likewise exhort to be sober-minded" (Tit. 2:6). I am going to follow the Apostle's advice. I propose to offer a few words of friendly exhortation to young men. I am growing old myself, but there are few things I remember so well as the days of my youth. I have a most …
John Charles Ryle—The Upper Room: Being a Few Truths for the Times Christ a Complete Saviour:
OR, THE INTERCESSION OF CHRIST, AND WHO ARE PRIVILEGED IN IT. BY JOHN BUNYAN Advertisement by the Editor. However strange it may appear, it is a solemn fact, that the heart of man, unless prepared by a sense of the exceeding sinfulness of sin, rejects Christ as a complete Saviour. The pride of human nature will not suffer it to fall, as helpless and utterly undone, into the arms of Divine mercy. Man prefers a partial Saviour; one who had done so much, that, with the sinner's aid, the work might be …
John Bunyan—The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3 Kings
The book[1] of Kings is strikingly unlike any modern historical narrative. Its comparative brevity, its curious perspective, and-with some brilliant exceptions--its relative monotony, are obvious to the most cursory perusal, and to understand these things is, in large measure, to understand the book. It covers a period of no less than four centuries. Beginning with the death of David and the accession of Solomon (1 Kings i., ii.) it traverses his reign with considerable fulness (1 Kings iii.-xi.), …
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