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From there they have gone up cheering, and the city resounds with it. That&#8217s the noise you hear. <a href="/nlt/1_kings/1.htm">New Living Translation</a> and Zadok and Nathan have anointed him at Gihon Spring as the new king. They have just returned, and the whole city is celebrating and rejoicing. That’s what all the noise is about. <a href="/esv/1_kings/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> And Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet have anointed him king at Gihon, and they have gone up from there rejoicing, so that the city is in an uproar. This is the noise that you have heard. <a href="/bsb/1_kings/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet have anointed him king at Gihon, and they have gone up from there with rejoicing that rings out in the city. That is the noise you hear. <a href="/kjv/1_kings/1.htm">King James Bible</a> And Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet have anointed him king in Gihon: and they are come up from thence rejoicing, so that the city rang again. This is the noise that ye have heard. <a href="/nkjv/1_kings/1.htm">New King James Version</a> So Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet have anointed him king at Gihon; and they have gone up from there rejoicing, so that the city is in an uproar. This is the noise that you have heard. <a href="/nasb_/1_kings/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Furthermore, Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet have anointed him king in Gihon, and they have come up from there rejoicing, so that the city is going wild. This is the noise which you have heard. <a href="/nasb/1_kings/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet have anointed him king in Gihon, and they have come up from there rejoicing, so that the city is in an uproar. This is the noise which you have heard. <a href="/nasb77/1_kings/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet have anointed him king in Gihon, and they have come up from there rejoicing, so that the city is in an uproar. This is the noise which you have heard. <a href="/lsb/1_kings/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet have anointed him king in Gihon, and they have come up from there with gladness, so that the city is in an uproar. This is the sound which you have heard. <a href="/amp/1_kings/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Also, Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet have anointed him king in Gihon, and they have come up from there celebrating, so the city is in an uproar. This is the noise which you have heard. <a href="/csb/1_kings/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The priest Zadok and the prophet Nathan have anointed him king in Gihon. They have gone up from there rejoicing. The town has been in an uproar; that’s the noise you heard. <a href="/hcsb/1_kings/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet have anointed him king in Gihon. They have gone from there rejoicing. The town has been in an uproar; that&#8217s the noise you heard. <a href="/asv/1_kings/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> and Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet have anointed him king in Gihon; and they are come up from thence rejoicing, so that the city rang again. This is the noise that ye have heard. <a href="/erv/1_kings/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> and Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet have anointed him king in Gihon: and they are come up from thence rejoicing, so that the city rang again. This is the noise that ye have heard. <a href="/gwt/1_kings/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The priest Zadok and the prophet Nathan have anointed him king at Gihon. They have come from there celebrating, so the city is excited. That is the sound you heard. <a href="/gnt/1_kings/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> and Zadok and Nathan anointed him as king at Gihon Spring. Then they went into the city, shouting for joy, and the people are now in an uproar. That's the noise you just heard. <a href="/isv/1_kings/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet have anointed him in Gihon, and they just left from there rejoicing, and that's why the city is all in an uproar. That's the noise that you've been hearing! <a href="/msb/1_kings/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet have anointed him king at Gihon, and they have gone up from there with rejoicing that rings out in the city. That is the noise you hear. <a href="/net/1_kings/1.htm">NET Bible</a> Then Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet anointed him king in Gihon. They went up from there rejoicing, and the city is in an uproar. That is the sound you hear. <a href="/nheb/1_kings/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet have anointed him king in Gihon. They have come up from there rejoicing, so that the city rang again. This is the noise that you have heard. <a href="/wbt/1_kings/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet have anointed him king in Gihon: and they have come from thence rejoicing, so that the city resounded. This is the noise that ye have heard. <a href="/web/1_kings/1.htm">World English Bible</a> Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet have anointed him king in Gihon. They have come up from there rejoicing, so that the city rang again. This is the noise that you have heard. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_kings/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and they anoint him—Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet—for king in Gihon, and have come up there rejoicing, and the city is moved; it [is] the noise that you have heard. <a href="/ylt/1_kings/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and they anoint him -- Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet -- for king in Gihon, and are come up thence rejoicing, and the city is moved; it is the noise that ye have heard. <a href="/slt/1_kings/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet will anoint him for king in Gihon: and they will go up from thence rejoicing, and the city will be put in motion: this the voice which ye heard.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_kings/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Sadoc the priest, and Nathan the prophet have anointed him king in Gihon: and they are gone up from thence rejoicing, so that the city rang again: this is the noise that you have heard. <a href="/cpdv/1_kings/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And Zadok, the priest, and Nathan, the prophet, have anointed him king, at Gihon. And they are ascending from there, rejoicing, and so the city resounds. This is the noise that you have heard. <a href="/nabre/1_kings/1.htm">New American Bible</a> Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet anointed him king at Gihon, and they went up from there rejoicing, so that the city is in an uproar. That is the noise you hear. <a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> the priest Zadok and the prophet Nathan have anointed him king at Gihon; and they have gone up from there rejoicing, so that the city is in an uproar. This is the noise that you heard.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet have anointed him king in Shilokha; and they are come up from there rejoicing, so that the whole city is rejoicing. This is the noise that you have heard. <a href="/hpbt/1_kings/1.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Tsadoq the Priest and Nathan the Prophet anointed him there that he would be King in Shilukha, and they came up from there rejoicing, and all the city rejoices. That is the sound that you hear.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_kings/1.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet have anointed him king in Gihon; and they are come up from thence rejoicing, so that the city is in an uproar. This is the noise that ye have heard. <a href="/sep/1_kings/1.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> and Sadoc the priest and Nathan the prophet have anointed him in Gion, and have gone up thence rejoicing, and the city resounded: this is the sound which ye have heard. <a href="/parallel/1_kings/1-45.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=473" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_kings/1.htm">Adonijah Learns of Solomon's Kingship</a> …44And with Solomon, the king has sent Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada, along with the Cherethites and Pelethites, and they have set him on the king’s mule. 45<a href="/hebrew/6659.htm" title="6659: ṣā·ḏō·wq (N-proper-ms) -- The name of several Isr. From tsadaq; just; Tsadok, the name of eight or nine Israelites.">Zadok</a> <a href="/hebrew/3548.htm" title="3548: hak·kō·hên (Art:: N-ms) -- Priest. Active participle of kahan; literally, one officiating, a priest; also an acting priest.">the priest</a> <a href="/hebrew/5416.htm" title="5416: wə·nā·ṯān (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- The name of a number of Isr. From nathan; given; Nathan, the name of five Israelites.">and Nathan</a> <a href="/hebrew/5030.htm" title="5030: han·nā·ḇî (Art:: N-ms) -- A spokesman, speaker, prophet. From naba'; a prophet or inspired man.">the prophet</a> <a href="/hebrew/4886.htm" title="4886: way·yim·šə·ḥū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To smear, anoint. A primitive root; to rub with oil, i.e. To anoint; by implication, to consecrate; also to paint.">have anointed</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·ṯōw (DirObjM:: 3ms) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">him</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: lə·me·leḵ (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">king</a> <a href="/hebrew/1521.htm" title="1521: bə·ḡi·ḥō·wn (Prep-b:: N-proper-fs) -- Or Gichown; from giyach; stream; Gichon, a river of Paradise; also a valley near Jerusalem.">at Gihon,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5927.htm" title="5927: way·ya·‘ă·lū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; to ascend, intransitively or actively; used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative.">and they have gone up</a> <a href="/hebrew/8033.htm" title="8033: miš·šām (Prep-m:: Adv) -- There, thither. A primitive particle; there then; often thither, or thence.">from there</a> <a href="/hebrew/8056.htm" title="8056: śə·mê·ḥîm (Adj-mp) -- Glad, joyful, merry. From samach; blithe or gleeful.">with rejoicing</a> <a href="/hebrew/1949.htm" title="1949: wat·tê·hōm (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To murmur, roar, defeat in battle. A primitive root; to make an uproar, or agitate greatly.">that rings out</a> <a href="/hebrew/7151.htm" title="7151: haq·qir·yāh (Art:: N-fs) -- A town, city. From qarah in the sense of flooring, i.e. Building; a city.">in the city.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">That is</a> <a href="/hebrew/6963.htm" title="6963: haq·qō·wl (Art:: N-ms) -- Sound, voice. Or qol; from an unused root meaning to call aloud; a voice or sound.">the noise</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: šə·ma‘·tem (V-Qal-Perf-2mp) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">you hear.</a> 46Moreover, Solomon has taken his seat on the royal throne.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_samuel/16-13.htm">1 Samuel 16:13</a> So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah. <a href="/1_kings/2-12.htm">1 Kings 2:12</a> So Solomon sat on the throne of his father David, and his kingdom was firmly established. <a href="/1_chronicles/29-22.htm">1 Chronicles 29:22</a> That day they ate and drank with great joy in the presence of the LORD. Then, for a second time, they designated David’s son Solomon as king, anointing him before the LORD as ruler, and Zadok as the priest. <a href="/2_samuel/5-3.htm">2 Samuel 5:3</a> So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where King David made with them a covenant before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel. <a href="/2_kings/11-12.htm">2 Kings 11:12</a> 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!” <a href="/1_samuel/10-1.htm">1 Samuel 10:1</a> Then Samuel took a flask of oil, poured it on Saul’s head, kissed him, and said, “Has not the LORD anointed you ruler over His inheritance? <a href="/2_samuel/2-4.htm">2 Samuel 2:4</a> Then the men of Judah came to Hebron, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, “It was the men of Jabesh-gilead who buried Saul.” <a href="/2_samuel/12-24.htm">2 Samuel 12:24-25</a> Then David comforted his wife Bathsheba, and he went to her and lay with her. So she gave birth to a son, and they named him Solomon. Now the LORD loved the child / and sent word through Nathan the prophet to name him Jedidiah because the LORD loved him. <a href="/1_chronicles/23-1.htm">1 Chronicles 23:1</a> When David was old and full of years, he installed his son Solomon as king over Israel. <a href="/1_chronicles/28-5.htm">1 Chronicles 28:5</a> And of all my sons—for the LORD has given me many sons—He has chosen Solomon my son to sit on the throne of the kingdom of the LORD over Israel. <a href="/matthew/21-9.htm">Matthew 21:9</a> The crowds that went ahead of Him and those that followed were shouting: “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest!” <a href="/mark/11-9.htm">Mark 11:9-10</a> The ones who went ahead and those who followed were shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” / “Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David!” “Hosanna in the highest!” <a href="/luke/19-38.htm">Luke 19:38</a> “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” <a href="/john/12-13.htm">John 12:13</a> They took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the King of Israel!” <a href="/acts/2-30.htm">Acts 2:30</a> But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that He would place one of his descendants on his throne.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet have anointed him king in Gihon: and they are come up from there rejoicing, so that the city rang again. This is the noise that you have heard.the city<a href="/1_kings/1-40.htm">1 Kings 1:40</a> 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.<a href="/1_samuel/4-5.htm">1 Samuel 4:5</a> And when the ark of the covenant of the LORD came into the camp, all Israel shouted with a great shout, so that the earth rang again.<a href="/ezra/3-13.htm">Ezra 3:13</a> So that the people could not discern the noise of the shout of joy from the noise of the weeping of the people: for the people shouted with a loud shout, and the noise was heard afar off.This is<a href="/1_kings/14-6.htm">1 Kings 14:6</a> And it was so, when Ahijah heard the sound of her feet, as she came in at the door, that he said, Come in, thou wife of Jeroboam; why feignest thou thyself to be another? for I am sent to thee with heavy tidings.<a href="/daniel/5-26.htm">Daniel 5:26-28</a> This is the interpretation of the thing: MENE; God hath numbered thy kingdom, and finished it… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/1-34.htm">Anoint</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-39.htm">Anointed</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-11.htm">Cheering</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-41.htm">City</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-41.htm">Ears</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-38.htm">Gihon</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-45.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-41.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-34.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-40.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-25.htm">Moved</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-44.htm">Nathan</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-41.htm">Noise</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-39.htm">Oil</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-44.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-44.htm">Prophet</a> <a href="/1_samuel/4-5.htm">Rang</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-40.htm">Rejoicing</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-14.htm">Resounded</a> <a href="/job/37-4.htm">Resounds</a> <a href="/exodus/10-11.htm">That's</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-13.htm">Thence</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-41.htm">Uproar</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-44.htm">Zadok</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/19-15.htm">Anoint</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-1.htm">Anointed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-12.htm">Cheering</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-10.htm">City</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-42.htm">Ears</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-30.htm">Gihon</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-28.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-42.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-16.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-20.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-50.htm">Moved</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-5.htm">Nathan</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-41.htm">Noise</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-11.htm">Oil</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-22.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-29.htm">Prophet</a> <a href="/matthew/25-6.htm">Rang</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-20.htm">Rejoicing</a> <a href="/psalms/18-13.htm">Resounded</a> <a href="/job/37-4.htm">Resounds</a> <a href="/2_kings/3-23.htm">That's</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-36.htm">Thence</a> <a href="/psalms/2-1.htm">Uproar</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-35.htm">Zadok</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 1</div>1. <a href="/1_kings/1-1.htm">Abishag cherishes David in his extreme age</a> 5. <a href="/1_kings/1-5.htm">Adonijah, David's darling, usurps the kingdom</a> 11. <a href="/1_kings/1-11.htm">By the council of Nathan</a> 15. <a href="/1_kings/1-15.htm">Bathsheba moves the king</a> 22. <a href="/1_kings/1-22.htm">And Nathan seconds her</a> 28. <a href="/1_kings/1-28.htm">David renews his oath to Bathsheba</a> 32. <a href="/1_kings/1-32.htm">Solomon, by David's appointment, </a> 38. <a href="/1_kings/1-38.htm">being anointed king by Zadok and Nathan, the people triumph</a> 41. <a href="/1_kings/1-41.htm">Jonathan bringing the news, Adonijah's guests fly</a> 50. <a href="/1_kings/1-50.htm">Adonijah, flying to the horns of the altar, is dismissed by Solomon</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Zadok, a descendant of Aaron, was a high priest, symbolizing the religious authority and continuity of the priesthood. Nathan, a prophet, represents the voice of God and divine approval. Their involvement underscores the legitimacy of Solomon's kingship, as both religious and prophetic endorsements were crucial in ancient Israel. This partnership between priest and prophet reflects the dual roles of spiritual leadership and divine guidance in Israel's governance.have anointed him king at Gihon Gihon was a significant water source near Jerusalem, often associated with life and blessing. Anointing at Gihon symbolizes the life-giving and sustaining power of God over the new king. Anointing with oil was a sacred act, signifying the setting apart of an individual for divine service. This act at Gihon connects Solomon's kingship with God's provision and blessing. The anointing also prefigures the anointing of Jesus Christ, the ultimate King, who is often referred to as the Anointed One or Messiah.and they have gone up from there with rejoicing The ascent from Gihon with rejoicing indicates public celebration and acceptance of Solomon's kingship. This joy reflects the people's relief and hope for a stable and prosperous reign. In biblical terms, rejoicing often accompanies divine favor and fulfillment of God's promises. The communal aspect of this celebration highlights the unity and support for Solomon, contrasting with the earlier attempt by Adonijah to seize the throne.that rings out in the city The noise of rejoicing ringing out in the city signifies widespread acknowledgment and approval of Solomon's anointing. The city, likely Jerusalem, serves as the political and spiritual center of Israel, and the public celebration there underscores the importance of Solomon's legitimate rule. This public acclamation can be seen as a fulfillment of God's promise to David regarding his descendants and the establishment of his kingdom.That is the noise you hear This phrase addresses the immediate context of the narrative, where Adonijah and his supporters hear the commotion and realize their plans have been thwarted. The noise serves as a divine signal of the rightful king's anointing and the failure of any opposition. It emphasizes the theme of God's sovereignty and the futility of human schemes against His will. This moment foreshadows the ultimate triumph of God's chosen leaders, culminating in the reign of Christ, whose kingdom will be established with divine authority and joy.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/z/zadok_the_priest.htm">Zadok the Priest</a> A faithful priest during King David's reign, Zadok played a crucial role in anointing Solomon as king, signifying divine approval and continuity of David's line. 2. <a href="/topical/n/nathan_the_prophet.htm">Nathan the Prophet</a> A trusted advisor and prophet to King David, Nathan was instrumental in ensuring Solomon's succession, reflecting God's will and prophetic guidance. 3. <a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a> The son of David and Bathsheba, Solomon was chosen by God to succeed David as king, marking the beginning of a reign known for wisdom and prosperity. 4. <a href="/topical/g/gihon.htm">Gihon</a> A significant location near Jerusalem, Gihon was the site of Solomon's anointing, symbolizing a public and divinely sanctioned transition of power. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_city_in_uproar.htm">The City in Uproar</a> The public celebration and noise in Jerusalem reflect the people's acceptance and joy over Solomon's anointing, indicating a unified support for the new king.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_appointment.htm">Divine Appointment</a> Recognize that leadership and authority are ultimately established by God. Just as Solomon was chosen and anointed, we should seek God's guidance in our roles and responsibilities. <a href="/topical/r/role_of_prophets_and_priests.htm">Role of Prophets and Priests</a> Understand the importance of spiritual leaders in guiding and affirming God's will. Zadok and Nathan's roles remind us to value and heed godly counsel. <a href="/topical/p/public_affirmation.htm">Public Affirmation</a> The rejoicing of the city signifies the importance of community support in leadership. In our lives, we should strive to build consensus and unity in our endeavors. <a href="/topical/f/fulfillment_of_promises.htm">Fulfillment of Promises</a> Trust in God's faithfulness to fulfill His promises. Solomon's anointing is a testament to God's unwavering commitment to His word. <a href="/topical/j/joy_in_god's_plan.htm">Joy in God's Plan</a> The uproar of joy in Jerusalem encourages us to celebrate and find joy in God's plans and purposes, even amidst transitions and changes.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 1</a> <a href="/q/does_1_kings_1_11-27_contradict_divine_king_appointments.htm">Does Nathan and Bathsheba's intervention (1 Kings 1:11-27) contradict earlier portrayals of divine appointment of kings in Israel?</a> <a href="/q/why_bypass_primogeniture_in_1_kings_1.htm">Why does Solomon's succession in 1 Kings 1:28-40 ignore the usual primogeniture, given the elder sons who remained alive?</a> <a href="/q/did_rain_in_1_kings_18_45_defy_nature.htm">In 1 Kings 18:45, did rain immediately follow the contest in a way consistent with known weather patterns, or does this contradict natural observations?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_ahijah_recognize_jeroboam's_wife.htm">How could Ahijah, who was nearly blind (1 Kings 14:4-5), immediately recognize Jeroboam's wife in disguise?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 45. - And Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet have anointed him king in Gihon: and they are come up from thence rejoicing, so that the city [קִרְיָה same word as in ver. 41. Elsewhere almost exclusively found in poetry] rang again [rather, "is in commotion." Same expression in ver. 41 and <a href="/ruth/1-19.htm">Ruth 1:19</a>, where it is translated, "the city was moved"]. This is the noise [Hebrews voice] that ye have heard. <a href="/commentaries/1_kings/1-45.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Zadok צָד֣וֹק (ṣā·ḏō·wq) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6659.htm">Strong's 6659: </a> Zadok -- the name of several Israelites the priest הַכֹּהֵ֣ן (hak·kō·hên) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3548.htm">Strong's 3548: </a> Priest and Nathan וְנָתָן֩ (wə·nā·ṯān) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5416.htm">Strong's 5416: </a> Nathan -- the name of a number of Israelites the prophet הַנָּבִ֨יא (han·nā·ḇî) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5030.htm">Strong's 5030: </a> A spokesman, speaker, prophet have anointed וַיִּמְשְׁח֣וּ (way·yim·šə·ḥū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4886.htm">Strong's 4886: </a> To rub with oil, to anoint, to consecrate, to paint him king לְמֶ֜לֶךְ (lə·me·leḵ) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king at Gihon, בְּגִח֗וֹן (bə·ḡi·ḥō·wn) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1521.htm">Strong's 1521: </a> Gihon -- 'a bursting forth', one of the rivers of Eden, also a spring near Jerusalem and they have gone up וַיַּעֲל֤וּ (way·ya·‘ă·lū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5927.htm">Strong's 5927: </a> To ascend, in, actively from there מִשָּׁם֙ (miš·šām) Preposition-m | Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8033.htm">Strong's 8033: </a> There, then, thither with rejoicing שְׂמֵחִ֔ים (śə·mê·ḥîm) Adjective - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8056.htm">Strong's 8056: </a> Glad, joyful, merry that rings out וַתֵּהֹ֖ם (wat·tê·hōm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1949.htm">Strong's 1949: </a> To make an uproar, agitate greatly in the city. הַקִּרְיָ֑ה (haq·qir·yāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7151.htm">Strong's 7151: </a> A town, city That is ה֥וּא (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> He, self, the same, this, that, as, are the noise הַקּ֖וֹל (haq·qō·wl) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6963.htm">Strong's 6963: </a> A voice, sound you hear. שְׁמַעְתֶּֽם׃ (šə·ma‘·tem) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> To hear intelligently <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/1-45.htm">1 Kings 1:45 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_kings/1-45.htm">1 Kings 1:45 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_kings/1-45.htm">1 Kings 1:45 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_kings/1-45.htm">1 Kings 1:45 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_kings/1-45.htm">1 Kings 1:45 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/1-45.htm">1 Kings 1:45 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/1-45.htm">1 Kings 1:45 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/1-45.htm">1 Kings 1:45 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/1-45.htm">1 Kings 1:45 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_kings/1-45.htm">1 Kings 1:45 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-45.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 1:45 And Zadok the priest and Nathan (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/1-44.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 1:44"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 1:44" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/1-46.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 1:46"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 1:46" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>