1Ki 1:32-35 | MHM | STEP | Solomon Declared Successor This section tells how David took quick and wise action to make sure Solomon became king, stopping Adonijah’s plan before it could cause trouble. David wanted to protect Solomon’s right to the throne and keep peace in Israel by ending any arguments about who should rule next. v. 32-35 : David gave clear orders for Solomon to be publicly proclaimed as king. He chose Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah, men he trusted and who had stayed loyal to him, to carry out this important task. Solomon was to ride the king’s own mule to show everyone he was the chosen successor. Zadok and Nathan were to anoint Solomon with oil, as a sign that God had chosen him. Then the people were to shout, Let king Solomon live , and bring him to sit on the throne as king. David wanted this done right away so there would be no confusion or fighting after his death (1 Kings 1:32-35 ).

‏ 1 Kings 1:32-35

Solomon Declared Successor

This section tells how David took quick and wise action to make sure Solomon became king, stopping Adonijah’s plan before it could cause trouble. David wanted to protect Solomon’s right to the throne and keep peace in Israel by ending any arguments about who should rule next.

v. 32-35: David gave clear orders for Solomon to be publicly proclaimed as king. He chose Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah, men he trusted and who had stayed loyal to him, to carry out this important task. Solomon was to ride the king’s own mule to show everyone he was the chosen successor. Zadok and Nathan were to anoint Solomon with oil, as a sign that God had chosen him. Then the people were to shout, Let king Solomon live, and bring him to sit on the throne as king. David wanted this done right away so there would be no confusion or fighting after his death (1 Kings 1:32-35 ^a).

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