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Blow the trumpet and shout, &#8216Long live King Solomon!&#8217 <a href="/nlt/1_kings/1.htm">New Living Translation</a> There Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet are to anoint him king over Israel. Blow the ram’s horn and shout, ‘Long live King Solomon!’ <a href="/esv/1_kings/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> And let Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet there anoint him king over Israel. Then blow the trumpet and say, ‘Long live King Solomon!’ <a href="/bsb/1_kings/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> There Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet are to anoint him king over Israel. You are to blow the ram’s horn and declare, ‘Long live King Solomon!’ <a href="/kjv/1_kings/1.htm">King James Bible</a> And let Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet anoint him there king over Israel: and blow ye with the trumpet, and say, God save king Solomon. <a href="/nkjv/1_kings/1.htm">New King James Version</a> There let Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet anoint him king over Israel; and blow the horn, and say, ‘Long live King Solomon!’ <a href="/nasb_/1_kings/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And have Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet anoint him there as king over Israel, and blow the trumpet and say, ‘Long live King Solomon!’ <a href="/nasb/1_kings/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Let Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet anoint him there as king over Israel, and blow the trumpet and say, &#8216Long live King Solomon!&#8217 <a href="/nasb77/1_kings/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And let Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet anoint him there as king over Israel, and blow the trumpet and say, ‘Long live King Solomon!’ <a href="/lsb/1_kings/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet shall anoint him there as king over Israel and blow the trumpet and say, ‘Long live King Solomon!’ <a href="/amp/1_kings/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Let Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet anoint him there as king over Israel. Then blow the trumpet and say, ‘Long live King Solomon!’ <a href="/csb/1_kings/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> There, the priest Zadok and the prophet Nathan are to anoint him as king over Israel. You are to blow the ram’s horn and say, ‘Long live King Solomon! ’ <a href="/hcsb/1_kings/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> There, Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet are to anoint him as king over Israel. You are to blow the ram&#8217s horn and say, &#8216Long live King Solomon!&#8217 <a href="/asv/1_kings/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> and let Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet anoint him there king over Israel; and blow ye the trumpet, and say, Long live king Solomon. <a href="/cev/1_kings/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> When you get there, Zadok and Nathan will pour olive oil over Solomon's head to show that he is the new king of Israel. Then order someone to blow a trumpet and tell everyone to shout, "Long live King Solomon!" <a href="/erv/1_kings/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> and let Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet anoint him there king over Israel: and blow ye with the trumpet, and say, God save king Solomon. <a href="/gwt/1_kings/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Have the priest Zadok and the prophet Nathan anoint him king of Israel there. Then blow the ram's horn and say, 'Long live King Solomon!' <a href="/gnt/1_kings/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> where Zadok and Nathan are to anoint him as king of Israel. Then blow the trumpet and shout, 'Long live King Solomon!' <a href="/isv/1_kings/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> Have Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet anoint him there as king over Israel. Then sound a trumpet and declare 'Long live King Solomon!' <a href="/msb/1_kings/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> There Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet are to anoint him king over Israel. You are to blow the ram?s horn and declare, ?Long live King Solomon!? <a href="/net/1_kings/1.htm">NET Bible</a> There Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet will anoint him king over Israel; then blow the trumpet and declare, 'Long live King Solomon!' <a href="/nheb/1_kings/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And have Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet anoint him there king over Israel. Blow the trumpet, and say, 'Long live king Solomon.' <a href="/wbt/1_kings/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And let Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet anoint him there king over Israel: and blow ye with the trumpet, and say, God save king Solomon. <a href="/web/1_kings/1.htm">World English Bible</a> Let Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet anoint him there king over Israel. Blow the trumpet, and say, ‘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 has anointed him there—and Nathan the prophet—for king over Israel, and you have blown with a horn and said, Let King Solomon live; <a href="/ylt/1_kings/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and anointed him there hath Zadok the priest -- and Nathan the prophet -- for king over Israel, and ye have blown with a trumpet, and said, Let king Solomon live; <a href="/slt/1_kings/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Zadok the priest anointed him there, and Nathan the prophet, for king over Israel: and strike ye upon the trumpet and say, King Solomon shall live.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_kings/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And let Sadoc the priest, and Nathan the prophet anoint him there king over Israel: and you shall sound the trumpet, and shall say: God save king Solomon. <a href="/cpdv/1_kings/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And let Zadok, the priest, and Nathan, the prophet, anoint him in that place as the king over Israel. And you shall sound the trumpet, and you shall say, ‘As king Solomon lives.’ <a href="/nabre/1_kings/1.htm">New American Bible</a> There Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet shall anoint him king over Israel, and you shall blow the ram’s horn and cry, ‘Long live King Solomon!’ <a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> There let the priest Zadok and the prophet Nathan anoint him king over Israel; then blow the trumpet, and say, ‘Long live King Solomon!’<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And let Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet anoint him there king over Israel; and blow with the trumpet, and say, Long live King Solomon. <a href="/hpbt/1_kings/1.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And let Tsadoq the Priest and Nathan the Prophet anoint him there that he will be King over Israel. Sound on the shofar and say, ‘Long live King Solomon!’<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_kings/1.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And let Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet anoint him there king over Israel; and blow ye with the horn, and say: Long live king Solomon. <a href="/sep/1_kings/1.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And there let Sadoc the priest and Nathan the prophet anoint him to be king over Israel, and do ye sound the trumpet, and ye shall say, Let king Solomon live. <a href="/parallel/1_kings/1-34.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=349" 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> …33“Take my servants with you,” said the king. “Set my son Solomon on my own mule and take him down to Gihon. 34<a href="/hebrew/8033.htm" title="8033: m (Adv) -- There, thither. A primitive particle; there then; often thither, or thence.">There</a> <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: ū·mā·šaḥ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To smear, anoint. A primitive root; to rub with oil, i.e. To anoint; by implication, to consecrate; also to paint.">are to anoint</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/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">over</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">Israel.</a> <a href="/hebrew/8628.htm" title="8628: ū·ṯə·qa‘·tem (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-2mp) -- A primitive root; to clatter, i.e. Slap, clang; by analogy, to drive; by implication, to become bondsman by handclasping).">You are to blow</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/559.htm" title="559: wa·’ă·mar·tem (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-2mp) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">and declare,</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> 35Then 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.”…<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/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="/1_kings/19-16.htm">1 Kings 19:16</a> You are also to anoint Jehu son of Nimshi as king over Israel and Elisha son of Shaphat from Abel-meholah to succeed you as prophet. <a href="/2_kings/9-3.htm">2 Kings 9:3</a> Then take the flask of oil, pour it on his head, and declare, ‘This is what the LORD says: I anoint you king over Israel.’ Then open the door and run. Do not delay!” <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_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/72-1.htm">Psalm 72:1</a> Of Solomon. Endow the king with Your justice, O God, and the son of the king with Your righteousness. <a href="/isaiah/61-1.htm">Isaiah 61:1</a> The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners, <a href="/matthew/21-5.htm">Matthew 21:5</a> “Say to the Daughter of Zion, ‘See, your King comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.’” <a href="/matthew/3-16.htm">Matthew 3:16-17</a> As soon as Jesus was baptized, He went up out of the water. Suddenly the heavens were opened, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and resting on Him. / And a voice from heaven said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased!” <a href="/mark/1-9.htm">Mark 1:9-11</a> In those days Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. / As soon as Jesus came up out of the water, He saw the heavens breaking open and the Spirit descending on Him like a dove. / And a voice came from heaven: “You are My beloved Son; in You I am well pleased.” <a href="/luke/3-21.htm">Luke 3:21-22</a> When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized too. And as He was praying, heaven was opened, / and the Holy Spirit descended on Him in a bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are My beloved Son; in You I am well pleased.” <a href="/john/1-32.htm">John 1:32-34</a> Then John testified, “I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove and resting on Him. / I myself did not know Him, but the One who sent me to baptize with water told me, ‘The man on whom you see the Spirit descend and rest is He who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.’ / I have seen and testified that this is the Son of God.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And let Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet anoint him there king over Israel: and blow you with the trumpet, and say, God save king Solomon.Zadok<a href="/1_kings/19-16.htm">1 Kings 19:16</a> And Jehu the son of Nimshi shalt thou anoint to be king over Israel: and Elisha the son of Shaphat of Abelmeholah shalt thou anoint to be prophet in thy room.<a href="/1_samuel/10-1.htm">1 Samuel 10:1</a> Then Samuel took a vial of oil, and poured it upon his head, and kissed him, and said, Is it not because the LORD hath anointed thee to be captain over his inheritance?<a href="/1_samuel/16-3.htm">1 Samuel 16:3,12,13</a> And call Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will shew thee what thou shalt do: and thou shalt anoint unto me him whom I name unto thee… blow ye<a href="/2_samuel/15-10.htm">2 Samuel 15:10</a> But Absalom sent spies throughout all the tribes of Israel, saying, As soon as ye hear the sound of the trumpet, then ye shall say, Absalom reigneth in Hebron.<a href="/2_kings/9-13.htm">2 Kings 9:13</a> Then they hasted, and took every man his garment, and put it under him on the top of the stairs, and blew with trumpets, saying, Jehu is king.<a href="/2_kings/11-14.htm">2 Kings 11:14</a> 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.God<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="/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="/2_samuel/14-2.htm">Anoint</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-1.htm">Anointed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-6.htm">Blow</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-3.htm">Blown</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-1.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-3.htm">Horn</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-30.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-31.htm">Live</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-32.htm">Nathan</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-1.htm">Oil</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-32.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-32.htm">Prophet</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-12.htm">Save</a> <a href="/1_samuel/4-6.htm">Shout</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-33.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-14.htm">Sounding</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-22.htm">Trumpet</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-32.htm">Zadok</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/1-45.htm">Anoint</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-39.htm">Anointed</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-39.htm">Blow</a> <a href="/job/20-26.htm">Blown</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-45.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-39.htm">Horn</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-35.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-39.htm">Live</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-38.htm">Nathan</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-39.htm">Oil</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-38.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-38.htm">Prophet</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-39.htm">Save</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-27.htm">Shout</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-37.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-16.htm">Sounding</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-39.htm">Trumpet</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-38.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, represents the priestly authority, while Nathan, a prophet, represents the divine guidance and approval. Their involvement underscores the religious and spiritual legitimacy of Solomon's anointing. This partnership between priest and prophet is reminiscent of the dual roles of Jesus Christ as both High Priest and Prophet, fulfilling God's will.are to anoint him king over Israel. Anointing with oil was a sacred act signifying God's choice and blessing. It was a common practice for consecrating kings, priests, and prophets in Israel. This act set Solomon apart as the divinely chosen leader, echoing the anointing of David by Samuel (<a href="/1_samuel/16-13.htm">1 Samuel 16:13</a>). The anointing signifies the Holy Spirit's empowerment, paralleling the anointing of Jesus as the Messiah, the Anointed One.You are to blow 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 or the call to worship. It served as a public declaration and a call to attention for the people of Israel. The sound of the shofar is also associated with the Day of the Lord and the return of Christ (<a href="/1_thessalonians/4-16.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:16</a>), symbolizing divine intervention and the establishment of God's kingdom.and declare, ‘Long live King Solomon!’ This proclamation is a formal recognition of Solomon's kingship and a prayer for his prosperous reign. It reflects the people's acceptance and support of Solomon as their new leader. The phrase "Long live the king" is a traditional acclamation used throughout history to express loyalty and hope for a ruler's successful reign. In a broader sense, it points to the eternal reign of Jesus Christ, the King of Kings, whose kingdom will have no end (<a href="/revelation/11-15.htm">Revelation 11:15</a>).<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 was instrumental in anointing Solomon as king, signifying divine approval and continuity of the Davidic line. 2. <a href="/topical/n/nathan_the_prophet.htm">Nathan the Prophet</a> A trusted advisor and prophet to King David, Nathan played a crucial role 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, known for his wisdom and building the Temple in Jerusalem. 4. <a href="/topical/a/anointing_ceremony.htm">Anointing Ceremony</a> A significant event where Solomon was anointed as king, symbolizing God's choice and the transfer of authority. 5. <a href="/topical/r/ram's_horn.htm">Ram’s Horn (Shofar)</a> Used in the anointing ceremony, the blowing of the shofar was a public declaration of Solomon's kingship, signifying celebration and divine endorsement.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_appointment.htm">Divine Appointment</a> God chooses leaders according to His purpose. Trust in His sovereignty and seek His guidance in leadership roles. <a href="/topical/r/role_of_prophets_and_priests.htm">Role of Prophets and Priests</a> Spiritual leaders play a crucial role in guiding and confirming God's will. Value and respect their counsel and insight. <a href="/topical/p/public_declaration_of_faith.htm">Public Declaration of Faith</a> Just as the shofar announced Solomon's kingship, believers are called to publicly declare their faith and allegiance to Christ. <a href="/topical/c/continuity_of_god's_promises.htm">Continuity of God's Promises</a> God's promises are fulfilled across generations. Trust in His faithfulness and the unfolding of His plans in your life. <a href="/topical/w/wisdom_in_leadership.htm">Wisdom in Leadership</a> Solomon's anointing reminds us of the need for wisdom in leadership. Pray for wisdom and discernment in your decisions.<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_does_song_4_fit_solomon's_many_wives.htm">If historically attributed to King Solomon, how does Song of Solomon 4 mesh with the accounts of his many wives and concubines in other biblical texts (e.g., 1 Kings 11:3)?</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/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/did_solomon_give_hiram_20_cities_in_galilee.htm">In 1 Kings 9:11, how could Solomon give Hiram twenty cities in Galilee, and is there any historical or archaeological evidence confirming this exchange?</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>(34) Anoint him . . . king.--It is notable that of this solemn inauguration of royalty, marked emphatically as a religious consecration by the common phrase "the Lord's anointed"--then especially in use (<a href="/1_samuel/16-6.htm" title="And it came to pass, when they were come, that he looked on Eliab, and said, Surely the LORD's anointed is before him.">1Samuel 16:6</a>; <a href="/1_samuel/24-6.htm" title="And he said to his men, The LORD forbid that I should do this thing to my master, the LORD's anointed, to stretch forth my hand against him, seeing he is the anointed of the LORD.">1Samuel 24:6</a>; <a href="/1_samuel/26-9.htm" title="And David said to Abishai, Destroy him not: for who can stretch forth his hand against the LORD's anointed, and be guiltless?">1Samuel 26:9</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/1-14.htm" title="And David said to him, How were you not afraid to stretch forth your hand to destroy the LORD's anointed?">2Samuel 1:14</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/19-21.htm" title="But Abishai the son of Zeruiah answered and said, Shall not Shimei be put to death for this, because he cursed the LORD's anointed?">2Samuel 19:21</a>), though found also occasionally in the later books (<a href="/lamentations/4-20.htm" title="The breath of our nostrils, the anointed of the LORD, was taken in their pits, of whom we said, Under his shadow we shall live among the heathen.">Lamentations 4:20</a>)--there is no mention of the tumultuous usurpation of Adonijah. Probably, as in the appointment of Saul and David himself, the right to anoint was recognised as belonging to the prophetic order (see <a href="/1_kings/19-16.htm" title="And Jehu the son of Nimshi shall you anoint to be king over Israel: and Elisha the son of Shaphat of Abelmeholah shall you anoint to be prophet in your room.">1Kings 19:16</a>), inasmuch as it signified the outpouring of the Holy Spirit of the Lord. (Comp. <a href="/acts/10-38.htm" title="How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.">Acts 10:38</a>.) Hence, in the absence of Nathan, it could not be attempted. In the case of David, such anointing had marked (<a href="/1_samuel/16-13.htm" title="Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the middle of his brothers: and the Spirit of the LORD came on David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah.">1Samuel 16:13</a>) his first private designation for the kingdom by Samuel, and his public accession to royalty, first over Judah (<a href="/2_samuel/2-4.htm" title="And the men of Judah came, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, saying, That the men of Jabeshgilead were they that buried Saul.">2Samuel 2:4</a>), then over all Israel (<a href="/2_samuel/5-3.htm" title="So all the elders of Israel came to the king to Hebron; and king David made a league with them in Hebron before the LORD: and they anointed David king over Israel.">2Samuel 5:3</a>). . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 34. - And let Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet [Bahr sees in the fact that Nathan was associated with Zadok in the anointing, "the high significance David attributed to the prophetic office in Israel" But the prophets constantly performed this ceremony. Samuel anointed both Saul and David; Elisha anointed Jehu (<a href="/2_kings/9-1.htm">2 Kings 9:1</a>), and was commissioned to anoint Hazael (<a href="/1_kings/19-15.htm">1 Kings 19:15, 16</a>) ] anoint him [the king, being a sacred personage, was set apart to the office, like the priest and prophet, by anointing. Saul was probably anointed twice (<a href="/1_samuel/10-1.htm">1 Samuel 10:1</a>; <a href="/1_samuel/11-15.htm">1 Samuel 11:15</a>. Cf. 12:3). David was anointed thrice (<a href="/1_samuel/16-13.htm">1 Samuel 16:13</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/2-4.htm">2 Samuel 2:4</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/5-3.htm">2 Samuel 5:3</a>. Solomon was anointed twice (ver. 39; <a href="/1_chronicles/29-22.htm">1 Chronicles 29:22</a>). The Rabbins have always held that subsequent kings were not anointed, where the succession was regular. But this opinion must be taken quantum valet. It is true that we only read of the anointing of Jehu (<a href="/2_kings/9-6.htm">2 Kings 9:6</a>), Joash (ibid. 2 Kings 11:12), and Jehoahaz (ibid. 2 Kings 23:30), and that in these three cases the accession was irregular. But it is obvious that other kings may have been anointed as well, though the fact is not recorded. There would be no reason for recording it in ordinary cases It seems hardly likely, too, that any king would readily dispense with an ordinance which would so much strengthen his title] there king over Israel: and blow ye with the trumpet [the sound of the trumpet would almost seem to have been a necessary accompaniment of coronations, or the proclamation of a new king. See <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 say, God cave king Solomon. [See on ver. 25.] <a href="/commentaries/1_kings/1-34.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>There שָׁ֠ם (m) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8033.htm">Strong's 8033: </a> There, then, thither 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 and Nathan וְנָתָ֧ן (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 הַנָּבִ֛יא (han·nā·ḇî) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5030.htm">Strong's 5030: </a> A spokesman, speaker, prophet are to anoint וּמָשַׁ֣ח (ū·mā·šaḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4886.htm">Strong's 4886: </a> To rub with oil, to anoint, to consecrate, to paint him אֹת֣וֹ (’ō·ṯōw) Direct object marker | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_853.htm">Strong's 853: </a> Untranslatable mark of the accusative case king לְמֶ֖לֶךְ (lə·me·leḵ) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king over עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against Israel. יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc You are to blow וּתְקַעְתֶּם֙ (ū·ṯə·qa‘·tem) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second 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 declare, וַאֲמַרְתֶּ֕ם (wa·’ă·mar·tem) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second 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/1-34.htm">1 Kings 1:34 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_kings/1-34.htm">1 Kings 1:34 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_kings/1-34.htm">1 Kings 1:34 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_kings/1-34.htm">1 Kings 1:34 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_kings/1-34.htm">1 Kings 1:34 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/1-34.htm">1 Kings 1:34 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/1-34.htm">1 Kings 1:34 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/1-34.htm">1 Kings 1:34 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/1-34.htm">1 Kings 1:34 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_kings/1-34.htm">1 Kings 1:34 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-34.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 1:34 And let 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/1-33.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 1:33"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 1:33" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/1-35.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 1:35"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 1:35" /></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>