1:32-35
David now calls in Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah (who was in charge of David’s bodyguard). David’s private declaration will now be made public, and David is acting decisively. Solomon will be put on the king’s mule. This would be a sign that he had David’s approval. The priest and the prophet were to anoint Solomon as king over Israel. The trumpet was to be blown, and a shout of “Long live Solomon”. Then Solomon was to sit on David’s throne. There could then be no doubt that Solomon was king. When Jesus returns there will be no doubt that He is Lord of All (Phil 2:9-11).
1:36-40
Benaiah announces his approval of the whole episode, and calls on the Lord to be with Solomon as he was with David. Zadok, Nathan and Benaiah then carry out David’s instructions, and anointed Solomon with oil from the sacred tent. All the people rejoiced greatly at the news. Adonijah’s actions, and those of Absalom, were done with factions. I.e. Some supported them, but not all the people. David’s actions were done for the whole nation. David was initially anointed in private, now the king is anointed in public. Jesus first came as the anointed king, but this was not known publicly. He then did all sorts of kinglike actions, supremely going to the cross and rising again. He will return with a very public anointing!
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