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Then they sounded the trumpet and all the people shouted, &#8220Long live King Solomon!&#8221 <a href="/nlt/1_kings/1.htm">New Living Translation</a> There Zadok the priest took the flask of olive oil from the sacred tent and anointed Solomon with the oil. Then they sounded the ram’s horn and all the people shouted, “Long live King Solomon!” <a href="/esv/1_kings/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> There Zadok the priest took the horn of oil from the tent and anointed Solomon. Then they blew the trumpet, and all the people said, “Long live King Solomon!” <a href="/bsb/1_kings/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Zadok 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!” <a href="/kjv/1_kings/1.htm">King James Bible</a> And Zadok the priest took an horn of oil out of the tabernacle, and anointed Solomon. And they blew the trumpet; and all the people said, God save king Solomon. <a href="/nkjv/1_kings/1.htm">New King James Version</a> Then Zadok the priest took a horn of oil from the tabernacle and anointed Solomon. And they blew the horn, and all the people said, “Long live King Solomon!” <a href="/nasb_/1_kings/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And Zadok the priest then took the horn of oil from the tent and anointed Solomon. Then they blew the trumpet, and all the people said, “Long live King Solomon!” <a href="/nasb/1_kings/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> Zadok the priest then took the horn of oil from the tent and anointed Solomon. Then they blew the trumpet, and all the people said, &#8220Long live King Solomon!&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/1_kings/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Zadok the priest then took the horn of oil from the tent and anointed Solomon. Then they blew the trumpet, and all the people said, “Long live King Solomon!” <a href="/lsb/1_kings/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Zadok the priest then took the horn of oil from the tent and anointed Solomon. Then they blew the trumpet, and all the people said, “Long live King Solomon!” <a href="/amp/1_kings/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Zadok the priest took a horn of [olive] oil from the [sacred] tent and anointed Solomon. They blew the trumpet, and all the people said, “Long live King Solomon!” <a href="/csb/1_kings/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The priest Zadok 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! ” <a href="/hcsb/1_kings/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Zadok the priest took the horn of oil from the tabernacle and anointed Solomon. Then they blew the ram&#8217s horn, and all the people proclaimed, &#8220Long live King Solomon!&#8221 <a href="/asv/1_kings/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Zadok the priest took the horn of oil out of the Tent, and anointed Solomon. And they blew the trumpet; and all the people said, Long live king Solomon. <a href="/cev/1_kings/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Zadok the priest brought some olive oil from the sacred tent and poured it on Solomon's head to show that he was now king. A trumpet was blown and everyone shouted, "Long live King Solomon!" <a href="/erv/1_kings/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Zadok the priest took the horn of oil out of the Tent, and anointed Solomon. And they blew the trumpet; and all the people said, God save king Solomon. <a href="/gwt/1_kings/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The priest Zadok took the container of olive oil from the tent and anointed Solomon. They blew the ram's horn, and all the people said, "Long live King Solomon!" <a href="/gnt/1_kings/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> Zadok took the container of olive oil which he had brought from the Tent of the LORD's presence, and anointed Solomon. They blew the trumpet, and all the people shouted, "Long live King Solomon!" <a href="/isv/1_kings/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> Zadok the priest brought from his tent a horn filled with oil and anointed Solomon, a trumpet was sounded, and everybody yelled out, "Long live King Solomon!" <a href="/msb/1_kings/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Zadok 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!? <a href="/net/1_kings/1.htm">NET Bible</a> Zadok the priest took a horn filled with olive oil from the tent and poured it on Solomon; the trumpet was blown and all the people declared, "Long live King Solomon!" <a href="/nheb/1_kings/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Zadok the priest took the horn of oil out of the Tent, and anointed Solomon. They blew the trumpet; and all the people said, "Long live king Solomon." <a href="/wbt/1_kings/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Zadok the priest took a horn of oil out of the tabernacle, and anointed Solomon. And they blew the trumpet; and all the people said, God save king Solomon. <a href="/web/1_kings/1.htm">World English Bible</a> Zadok the priest took the horn of oil from the Tent, and anointed Solomon. They blew the trumpet; and all the people said, “Long live King Solomon!” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_kings/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and Zadok the priest takes the horn of oil out of the tent, and anoints Solomon, and they blow with a horn, and all the people say, “Let King Solomon live.” <a href="/ylt/1_kings/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and Zadok the priest taketh the horn of oil out of the tent, and anointeth Solomon, and they blow with a trumpet, and all the people say, 'Let king Solomon live.' <a href="/slt/1_kings/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Zadok the priest will take a horn of oil from the tent and will anoint Solomon; and they will strike upon the trumpet, and all the people will say, King Solomon shall live.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_kings/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Sadoc the priest took a horn of oil out of the tabernacle, and anointed Solomon: and they sounded the trumpet, and all the people said: God save king Solomon. <a href="/cpdv/1_kings/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And Zadok, the priest, took the horn of oil from the tabernacle, and he anointed Solomon. And they sounded the trumpet. And all the people said, “As king Solomon lives.” <a href="/nabre/1_kings/1.htm">New American Bible</a> Then Zadok the priest took the horn of oil from the tent and anointed Solomon. They blew the ram’s horn and all the people shouted, “Long live King Solomon!” <a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> There the priest Zadok took the horn of oil from the tent and anointed Solomon. Then they blew the trumpet, and all the people said, “Long live King Solomon!”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet took a horn of oil out of the tabernacle and anointed Solomon. And they blew the trumpet; and all the people said, Long live King Solomon. <a href="/hpbt/1_kings/1.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Tsadoq the Priest and Nathan the Prophet took a horn of oil from the Tabernacle and they anointed Solomon, and they sounded on the shofar, and all the people said: “Long live King Solomon!”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_kings/1.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And Zadok the priest took the horn of oil out of the Tent, and anointed Solomon. And they blew the ram's horn; and all the people said: 'Long live king Solomon.' <a href="/sep/1_kings/1.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Sadoc the priest took the horn of oil out of the tabernacle, and anointed Solomon, and blew the trumpet; and all the people said, Let king Solomon live. <a href="/parallel/1_kings/1-39.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=407" 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">Solomon Anointed King</a> …38Then Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada, along with the Cherethites and Pelethites, went down and set Solomon on King David’s mule, and they escorted him to Gihon. 39<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/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3947.htm" title="3947: way·yiq·qaḥ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To take. A primitive root; to take.">took</a> <a href="/hebrew/7161.htm" title="7161: qe·ren (N-fsc) -- From qaran; a horn; by implication, a flask, cornet; by resembl. An elephant's tooth, a corner, a peak, a ray; figuratively, power.">the horn</a> <a href="/hebrew/8081.htm" title="8081: haš·še·men (Art:: N-ms) -- Fat, oil. From shaman; grease, especially liquid; figuratively, richness.">of oil</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: min- (Prep) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">from</a> <a href="/hebrew/168.htm" title="168: hā·’ō·hel (Art:: N-ms) -- A tent. From 'ahal; a tent.">the tabernacle</a> <a href="/hebrew/4886.htm" title="4886: way·yim·šaḥ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To smear, anoint. A primitive root; to rub with oil, i.e. To anoint; by implication, to consecrate; also to paint.">and anointed</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8010.htm" title="8010: šə·lō·mōh (N-proper-ms) -- David's son and successor to his throne. From shalowm; peaceful; Shelomah, David's successor.">Solomon.</a> <a href="/hebrew/8628.htm" title="8628: way·yiṯ·qə·‘ū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; to clatter, i.e. Slap, clang; by analogy, to drive; by implication, to become bondsman by handclasping).">Then they blew</a> <a href="/hebrew/7782.htm" title="7782: baš·šō·w·p̄ār (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- A horn (for blowing). Or shophar; from shaphar in the original sense of incising; a cornet or curved horn.">the ram’s horn,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">and all</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: hā·‘ām (Art:: N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">the people</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mə·rū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">proclaimed,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2421.htm" title="2421: yə·ḥî (V-Qal-Imperf.Jus-3ms) -- To live, to revive. A primitive root; to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive.">“Long live</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">King</a> <a href="/hebrew/8010.htm" title="8010: šə·lō·mōh (N-proper-ms) -- David's son and successor to his throne. From shalowm; peaceful; Shelomah, David's successor.">Solomon!”</a> 40All the people followed him, playing flutes and rejoicing with such a great joy that the earth was split by the sound.…<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/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="/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="/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/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="/2_kings/23-30.htm">2 Kings 23:30</a> From Megiddo his servants carried his body in a chariot, brought him to Jerusalem, and buried him in his own tomb. Then the people of the land took Jehoahaz son of Josiah, anointed him, and made him king in place of his father. <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="/psalms/89-20.htm">Psalm 89:20</a> I have found My servant David; with My sacred oil I have anointed him. <a href="/psalms/132-17.htm">Psalm 132:17</a> There I will make a horn grow for David; I have prepared a lamp for My anointed one. <a href="/exodus/30-30.htm">Exodus 30:30</a> Anoint Aaron and his sons and consecrate them to serve Me as priests. <a href="/leviticus/8-12.htm">Leviticus 8:12</a> He also poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron’s head and anointed him to consecrate him. <a href="/numbers/27-18.htm">Numbers 27:18-23</a> And the LORD replied to Moses, “Take Joshua son of Nun, a man with the Spirit in him, and lay your hands on him. / Have him stand before Eleazar the priest and the whole congregation, and commission him in their sight. / Confer on him some of your authority, so that the whole congregation of Israel will obey him. ... <a href="/deuteronomy/17-15.htm">Deuteronomy 17:15</a> you are to appoint over yourselves the king whom the LORD your God shall choose. Appoint a king from among your brothers; you are not to set over yourselves a foreigner who is not one of your brothers. <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!”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Zadok the priest took an horn of oil out of the tabernacle, and anointed Solomon. And they blew the trumpet; and all the people said, God save king Solomon.an horn<a href="/1_samuel/16-13.htm">1 Samuel 16:13</a> Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the LORD came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah.out<a href="/exodus/30-23.htm">Exodus 30:23-33</a> Take thou also unto thee principal spices, of pure myrrh five hundred shekels, and of sweet cinnamon half so much, even two hundred and fifty shekels, and of sweet calamus two hundred and fifty shekels, … <a href="/psalms/89-20.htm">Psalm 89:20</a> I have found David my servant; with my holy oil have I anointed him:anointed<a href="/1_chronicles/29-22.htm">1 Chronicles 29:22</a> And did eat and drink before the LORD on that day with great gladness. And they made Solomon the son of David king the second time, and anointed him unto the LORD to be the chief governor, and Zadok to be priest.all the people<a href="/1_kings/1-25.htm">1 Kings 1:25</a> For he is gone down this day, and hath slain oxen and fat cattle and sheep in abundance, and hath called all the king's sons, and the captains of the host, and Abiathar the priest; and, behold, they eat and drink before him, and say, God save king Adonijah.<a href="/1_samuel/10-24.htm">1 Samuel 10:24</a> And Samuel said to all the people, See ye him whom the LORD hath chosen, that there is none like him among all the people? And all the people shouted, and said, God save the king.<a href="/2_kings/11-12.htm">2 Kings 11:12</a> And he brought forth the king's son, and put the crown upon him, and gave him the testimony; and they made him king, and anointed him; and they clapped their hands, and said, God save the king.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/1-34.htm">Anointed</a> <a href="/numbers/7-1.htm">Anointeth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-22.htm">Blew</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-34.htm">Blow</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-34.htm">Horn</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-34.htm">Live</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-34.htm">Oil</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-38.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/joshua/6-5.htm">Ram's</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-8.htm">Sacred</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-34.htm">Save</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-52.htm">Shouted</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-38.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-16.htm">Sounded</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-6.htm">Tabernacle</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-12.htm">Tent</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-34.htm">Trumpet</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-11.htm">Vessel</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-38.htm">Zadok</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/1-45.htm">Anointed</a> <a href="/leviticus/8-10.htm">Anointeth</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-13.htm">Blew</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-24.htm">Blow</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-41.htm">Horn</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-36.htm">Live</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-45.htm">Oil</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-42.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/psalms/81-3.htm">Ram's</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-4.htm">Sacred</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-18.htm">Save</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-28.htm">Shouted</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-43.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-9.htm">Sounded</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-28.htm">Tabernacle</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-28.htm">Tent</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-41.htm">Trumpet</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-35.htm">Vessel</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-44.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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_kings/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Zadok the priest Zadok was a prominent priest during the reigns of David and Solomon. He was a descendant of Aaron through Eleazar, which legitimized his priestly role. His loyalty to David during Absalom's rebellion and his support for Solomon's succession highlight his importance in maintaining the Davidic line, which is significant in the messianic lineage.took the horn of oil The horn of oil was a traditional vessel used for anointing, symbolizing the consecration and setting apart of a person for a divine purpose. Anointing with oil was a common practice for kings, priests, and prophets in Israel, signifying the Holy Spirit's empowerment and God's blessing.from the tabernacle The tabernacle was the central place of worship for the Israelites before the construction of the temple. It housed the Ark of the Covenant and was the dwelling place of God's presence among His people. Taking the oil from the tabernacle underscores the divine approval and sacredness of Solomon's anointing.and anointed Solomon Anointing Solomon as king was a crucial act to establish his legitimacy and divine appointment as David's successor. This act fulfilled David's promise and God's covenant, ensuring the continuation of the Davidic dynasty, which is central to the messianic prophecy.Then they blew the ram’s horn The blowing of the ram's horn, or shofar, was a traditional way to announce significant events, such as the coronation of a king. It served as a call to attention and celebration, marking the beginning of Solomon's reign and the continuation of God's promises to Israel.and all the people proclaimed, “Long live King Solomon!” The people's proclamation signifies their acceptance and support of Solomon as their king. This public acclamation was essential for the stability of his reign and the unity of the nation. It echoes the biblical theme of God's chosen leader being recognized and affirmed by the community.<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/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a> The son of David and Bathsheba, Solomon was chosen by God to succeed David as king. His anointing marked the beginning of a reign known for wisdom and prosperity. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_horn_of_oil.htm">The Horn of Oil</a> A sacred object used for anointing, symbolizing the Holy Spirit's empowerment and God's blessing upon the anointed individual. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_tabernacle.htm">The Tabernacle</a> The dwelling place of God among the Israelites, where sacred objects were kept, including the horn of oil used for anointing. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_ram's_horn.htm">The Ram’s Horn (Shofar)</a> A musical instrument used in Israelite culture to signal important events, such as the coronation of a king, symbolizing a call to attention and celebration.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_appointment.htm">Divine Appointment</a> God chooses and anoints leaders according to His purpose. Just as Solomon was chosen, believers are called to recognize and submit to God's appointed leadership. <a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_anointing.htm">Symbolism of Anointing</a> Anointing with oil represents the Holy Spirit's presence and empowerment. Christians are called to seek the Spirit's guidance and strength in their lives. <a href="/topical/c/celebration_of_god's_will.htm">Celebration of God’s Will</a> The blowing of the ram’s horn and the people's proclamation highlight the joy and unity in accepting God's will. Believers should celebrate and support God's plans with enthusiasm. <a href="/topical/c/continuity_of_god's_promises.htm">Continuity of God’s Promises</a> Solomon's anointing fulfills God's promise to David, reminding believers of God's faithfulness to His word. Trust in God's promises is essential for a life of faith.<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/how_did_solomon's_rule_split_israel.htm">How did Solomon's reign lead to Israel's division?</a> <a href="/q/why_little_evidence_for_adonijah's_claim.htm">Why is there scant historical or archaeological evidence supporting Adonijah’s self-declaration as king (1 Kings 1:5–10)? </a> <a href="/q/who_is_qoheleth_in_ecclesiastes.htm">Who is Qoheleth in the Book of Ecclesiastes?</a> <a href="/q/is_joash's_sudden_coronation_credible.htm">2 Kings 11:12: How credible is the sudden public coronation of Joash without Athaliah’s prior knowledge? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_kings/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(39) An horn of oil out of the tabernacle.--The sacred oil, the making of which is described in <a href="/context/exodus/30-22.htm" title="Moreover the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,">Exodus 30:22-30</a>, was to be used for anointing the Tabernacle itself, and the altars and vessels as well as the priests. It was this oil, no doubt, which was used in this case. The Tabernacle proper was still at Gibeon (see <a href="/2_chronicles/1-3.htm" title="So Solomon, and all the congregation with him, went to the high place that was at Gibeon; for there was the tabernacle of the congregation of God, which Moses the servant of the LORD had made in the wilderness.">2Chronicles 1:3</a>); but a tent or tabernacle had been set up in Zion over the ark (<a href="/2_chronicles/1-4.htm" title="But the ark of God had David brought up from Kirjathjearim to the place which David had prepared for it: for he had pitched a tent for it at Jerusalem.">2Chronicles 1:4</a>), and the haste with which all was done would necessitate the taking the oil from the nearer source, in spite of the fact that Abiathar presided in Zion, and Zadok only in Gibeon.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 39. - And Zadok the priest took an horn of oil [Hebrews the oil. The "holy anointing oil," <a href="/exodus/30-25.htm">Exodus 30:25, 31</a>, compounded as directed in vers. 23-25, was evidently part of the furniture of the tabernacle (<a href="/exodus/31-11.htm">Exodus 31:11</a>; <a href="/exodus/39-38.htm">Exodus 39:38</a>). Eleazer was charged with its preservation (<a href="/numbers/4-16.htm">Numbers 4:16</a>), and the Rabbins say it lasted till the captivity] out of the tabernacle [the tabernacle on Mount Zion, containing the ark (<a href="/2_samuel/6-17.htm">2 Samuel 6:17</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/15-1.htm">1 Chronicles 15:1</a>) must be meant here. There was not time to have gone to the tabernacle at Gihon (Stanley), which was three hours distance from Jerusalem (Keil). Though Abiathar had charge of this sanctuary, yet Zadok would readily gain access to it, especially in the king's name] and anointed Solomon. And they blew the trumpet [cf. <a href="/2_samuel/15-10.htm">2 Samuel 15:10</a>; <a href="/2_kings/9-13.htm">2 Kings 9:13</a>; <a href="/2_kings/11-14.htm">2 Kings 11:14</a>]; and all the people said, God save king Solomon. [Notice the exact fulfilment of the threefold charge of ver. 34 and its result. Solomon was confirmed in his office by the suffrages of the people.] <a href="/commentaries/1_kings/1-39.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Zadok צָד֨וֹק (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 הַכֹּהֵ֜ן (hak·kō·hên) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3548.htm">Strong's 3548: </a> Priest took וַיִּקַּח֩ (way·yiq·qaḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3947.htm">Strong's 3947: </a> To take the horn קֶ֤רֶן (qe·ren) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7161.htm">Strong's 7161: </a> A horn, a flask, cornet, an elephant's tooth, a corner, a peak, a ray, power of oil הַשֶּׁ֙מֶן֙ (haš·še·men) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8081.htm">Strong's 8081: </a> Grease, liquid, richness from מִן־ (min-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> A part of, from, out of the tabernacle הָאֹ֔הֶל (hā·’ō·hel) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_168.htm">Strong's 168: </a> A tent and anointed וַיִּמְשַׁ֖ח (way·yim·šaḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4886.htm">Strong's 4886: </a> To rub with oil, to anoint, to consecrate, to paint Solomon. שְׁלֹמֹ֑ה (šə·lō·mōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8010.htm">Strong's 8010: </a> Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne Then they blew וַֽיִּתְקְעוּ֙ (way·yiṯ·qə·‘ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8628.htm">Strong's 8628: </a> To clatter, slap, clang, to drive, to become bondsman the trumpet, בַּשּׁוֹפָ֔ר (baš·šō·w·p̄ār) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7782.htm">Strong's 7782: </a> A cornet, curved horn and all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every the people הָעָ֔ם (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock proclaimed, וַיֹּֽאמְרוּ֙ (way·yō·mə·rū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “Long live יְחִ֖י (yə·ḥî) Verb - Qal - Imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2421.htm">Strong's 2421: </a> To live, to revive King הַמֶּ֥לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king Solomon!” שְׁלֹמֹֽה׃ (šə·lō·mōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8010.htm">Strong's 8010: </a> Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/1-39.htm">1 Kings 1:39 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_kings/1-39.htm">1 Kings 1:39 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_kings/1-39.htm">1 Kings 1:39 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_kings/1-39.htm">1 Kings 1:39 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_kings/1-39.htm">1 Kings 1:39 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/1-39.htm">1 Kings 1:39 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/1-39.htm">1 Kings 1:39 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/1-39.htm">1 Kings 1:39 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/1-39.htm">1 Kings 1:39 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_kings/1-39.htm">1 Kings 1:39 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-39.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 1:39 Zadok the priest took the horn (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/1-38.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 1:38"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 1:38" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/1-40.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 1:40"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 1:40" /></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>