1 Chronicles 29:22

Solomon Anointed King · 1 Chronicles 29:21–25
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Translations

Modern
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.
Traditional
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.
Literal
And they ate and drank before the face of YHWH on that day with great joy. And Solomon son of David they made king a second time, and they anointed him before YHWH for a leader, and Zadok for priest.
Latin
Et comederunt, et biberunt coram Domino in die illo cum grandi lætitia. Et unxerunt secundo Salomonem filium David. Unxerunt autem eum Domino in principem, et Sadoc in pontificem.

Original

Hebrew
English
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.

Notes

After the speeches and prayers at Solomon's coronation, sacrifices took place. Solomon and Zadok were anointed, and Solomon took the throne. Zadok was not starting his priestly role but was dedicated to serve in the temple itself. (The descendants of Zadok are mentioned in Ezekiel 40:46; 43:19; 44:15; 48:11.)

The story of Solomon's coronation continues from 1 Chronicles 23:1–2. David, at the height of his power, transfers authority to Solomon (compare 1 Kings 1:1–2:9).

Theme notes and profiles

David

Parallels

1 Kings 1:32–40

People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Solomon: Son of David, king of Israel, known for his wisdom Zadok: High priest during the reigns of David and Solomon

Glossary

Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Genealogy

Topics

Anointing in Consecration: Solomon Government: Mosaic: Chose, or Ratified, the Chief Ruler Kings: Ceremonies at Inauguration of Feasting Solomon: Anointed King a Second Time Thankfulness: To God of the People of Israel The Burnt offering: At Consecration of Kings Zadok: Performs the Function of a High Priest After Abiathar Was Deposed by Solomon