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whole people agreed, with David’s choice and God’s choice, and consequently the whole city was filled with music and “with great joy” (v. 40). When this world agrees to make him king whom God has already made king (Acts 2:36), the whole earth What was his desire for Solomon? Ps. 46:7-11; 89:27. (3) Zadok Anoints Solomon, vs. 39-40. Zadok takes the horn of oil and anoints Solomon, v. 39. The people set their seal upon this, v. 39. There was great rejoicing, v. 40. Questions:' Was the use of oil for anointing common in the East? Ruth 3:13. Was it a mark of mourning? Daniel 10:3; Matt. 6:17. Was it a mark of respect to guests? Luke 7:46. As a preparation for burial? Mark 16:1, What was symbolized by the anointing of the head ? 1 Samuel 16:13. Why did Jacob anoint the pillar of stone? Gen. 28:18. Were the prophets anointed? 1 Kings 19: 16. Were the priests anointed? Lev. 4:3. Was our Lord anointed by His Father to be king? Psa. 2:6; Luke 1:32, 33; Acts 10: 38. Was He established as our Solomon, in spite of His enemies? Psa. 2:2, 3. Was His anointing without measure? John 3:34. PRACTICAL POINTS. (1) David spared the rod and spoiled the child. (2) Better to break the will of the boy than to have him break your heart. (3) Adonijah’s passion was stronger than his principle. (4) A wise son maketh a glad father. (5) The anointing oil is the sign of God’s appointment. Has it been poured upon you?
that place signified that the only, oil that is of any value is the oil that comes from God’s presence ; that is, the unction of the Holy Spirit (cf. Acts 2:33). “And they blew the trumpet: and all the people said, God save King Solomon.” The (1) David Assures Bathsheba, vs. 28-31. David calls for his wife Bathsheba, v. 28. Bathsheba comes before the king, v. 28. David certifies with an oath that Solomon shall succeed him, vs. 29, 30. Bathsheba bows with reverence before David, v. 31. Questions • What gave rise to the incident of the les son ? ch. 15:9. What had David promised Bathsheba? 1:17, 18. Why did the king act with such prompt ness ? 1:28; Eccl. 9 :10. Is there .danger in delay in dealing with evil? Prov. 11:27. What gave David such assurance of help from God? Ps. 34:6, 7. What promise had God given to David? Ps. 132:11; 89:23. (2) David Appoints Solomon King, vs. 32-38. David calls for his counsellors, v. 32. He gave instructions concerning Solomon, v. 33. He gives orders for Solomon’s anointing, v. 34. He abdicates in favor of Solomon, v. 35. His counsellors obey his order, vs. 36-38. Questions: Was David declining in years? 1:1. Is there evidence here of a vigorous mind? Ps. 90 :12. Did he ratify his choice before the princes of Israel? 1 Chron. 28:2-5. What was David’s charge to Solomon? 1 Chron. 28:9. What was David’s desire for Solomon? Psa. 72:1, 2. What was Benaiah’s amen ? 1 Kings 1:36, 37.
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