and ate and drank before the LORD on that day with great gladness. They made Solomon the son of David king the second time, and anointed him before the LORD to be prince, and Zadok to be priest.
ExplanationCommentary
Verse 22. The Lord, at Jerusalem, ( Menochius.) where the ark was then kept. Bible.—Second time: the first had been done with too much precipitation, in consequence of the attempt of Adonias; (3 Kennicott. 1:39. Tirinus.) or this took place after the death of David, that his successor might be invested with full power, (Grot.) and be acknowledged by all. Bible.—Priest. This at least only took place after the death of David, when Abiathar fell into disgrace. 3 Kennicott. 2:35. Both prince and priest must act by God’s authority; and those who resist them, resist God himself. Romans 13:1. Calmet.—They are ministers of the Lord. Bible.