◄ 1 Chronicles 29:22 ►
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.
Study Bible
That day
This phrase signifies a specific, momentous occasion in Israel's history. The Hebrew word for "day" is "yom," which often denotes not just a 24-hour period but a significant time or event. This was a day of celebration and divine approval, marking a pivotal transition in leadership.

they ate and drank
Eating and drinking in the ancient Near Eastern context were acts of fellowship and covenant. This communal meal symbolizes unity and shared purpose among the people of Israel. It reflects the joy and gratitude of the people as they partake in God's blessings and the establishment of Solomon's reign.

with great joy
The Hebrew word for "joy" is "simchah," which conveys a deep, abiding sense of happiness and celebration. This joy is not merely emotional but spiritual, as it is rooted in the fulfillment of God's promises and the continuation of David's lineage through Solomon.

in the presence of the LORD
This phrase underscores the theocratic nature of Israel's monarchy. The presence of the LORD, or "YHWH," indicates divine approval and blessing. It reminds the people that their joy and celebration are ultimately acts of worship and acknowledgment of God's sovereignty.

and they anointed David’s son Solomon as king a second time
The act of anointing, from the Hebrew "mashach," signifies consecration and divine selection. Solomon's second anointing reaffirms his legitimacy and God's choice, ensuring the people's recognition of his authority. This act also reflects the importance of public acknowledgment in establishing a ruler.

and they anointed him as ruler over the LORD’s people
This phrase highlights Solomon's role not just as a political leader but as a shepherd of God's chosen people. The term "ruler" in Hebrew is "nagid," which implies leadership under divine guidance. Solomon's kingship is thus framed as a sacred duty to lead according to God's will.

and Zadok as priest
Zadok's anointing as priest, from the Hebrew "kohen," emphasizes the importance of spiritual leadership alongside political authority. Zadok's role ensures that the priesthood remains aligned with God's covenant, maintaining the spiritual integrity of the nation. This dual anointing of king and priest reflects the balance of governance and worship in Israel's theocratic society.

Persons / Places / Events
1. David
The outgoing king of Israel, who has been a man after God's own heart and has prepared the way for his son Solomon to succeed him.

2. Solomon
David's son, anointed as king of Israel, known for his wisdom and later for building the Temple in Jerusalem.

3. Zadok
A priest who is anointed alongside Solomon, signifying the establishment of a new order in the priesthood.

4. The Anointing Ceremony
A significant event where Solomon is anointed as king, marking the divine approval and public recognition of his kingship.

5. The Presence of the LORD
The setting of the event, emphasizing the spiritual significance and divine approval of the proceedings.
Teaching Points
Joy in the Presence of the LORD
The joy experienced during Solomon's anointing is a reminder of the joy that comes from being in God's presence and following His will.

The Importance of Anointing
Anointing signifies God's choice and blessing. In our lives, we should seek God's anointing in our endeavors, ensuring they align with His purpose.

Leadership Transition
The peaceful transition of leadership from David to Solomon highlights the importance of preparing the next generation and ensuring continuity in God's work.

Unity in Worship
The communal celebration underscores the power of unity in worship and the collective joy found in serving God together.

Divine Approval
The presence of the LORD during the anointing ceremony emphasizes the need for divine approval in our decisions and actions.
Bible Study Questions
1. How does the joy experienced during Solomon's anointing reflect the joy we can experience in our own spiritual lives?

2. What significance does the anointing of Solomon and Zadok hold for understanding God's calling and purpose in our lives today?

3. In what ways can we ensure a smooth transition of leadership in our communities, similar to the transition from David to Solomon?

4. How can we foster unity and collective joy in our worship and service to God?

5. What steps can we take to seek and recognize divine approval in our personal and communal decisions?
Connections to Other Scriptures
1 Kings 1:39-40
This passage describes the first anointing of Solomon, providing context to the "second time" mentioned in 1 Chronicles 29:22.

Psalm 133:1-2
This psalm highlights the unity and blessing associated with anointing, which can be related to the joy and unity experienced during Solomon's anointing.

Exodus 30:30
This verse discusses the anointing of priests, connecting to Zadok's anointing and the establishment of his priestly role.
Sermons
Church and StateJ.R. Thomson 1 Chronicles 29:22
Rejoicing Before GodW. Clarkson 1 Chronicles 29:10-22
David's Prayer and BlessingF. Whitfield 1 Chronicles 29:10-24
David and Solomon: ContrastW. Clarkson 1 Chronicles 29:22-30
People
David, Gad, Isaac, Jehiel, Jesse, Nathan, Ophir, Samuel, Solomon, Zadok
Places
Hebron, Jerusalem, Ophir
Topics
Acknowledged, Anoint, Anointed, Anointing, Ate, Cause, Chief, David, Drank, Drink, Eat, Feast, Gladness, Governor, Holy, Joy, Leader, Oil, Presence, Priest, Prince, Putting, Reign, Ruler, Solomon, Zadok
Dictionary of Bible Themes
1 Chronicles 29:22

     2230   Messiah, coming of
     7304   anointing

1 Chronicles 29:21-22

     4615   bull
     8288   joy, of Israel

1 Chronicles 29:21-23

     5119   Solomon, life of

Library
The Waves of Time
'The times that went over him.'--1 CHRON. xxix. 30. This is a fragment from the chronicler's close of his life of King David. He is referring in it to other written authorities in which there are fuller particulars concerning his hero; and he says, 'the acts of David the King, first and last, behold they are written in the book of Samuel the seer ... with all his reign and his might, and the times that went over him, and over all Israel, and over all the kingdoms of the countries.' Now I have ventured …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture

That we Ought to Offer Ourselves and all that is Ours to God, and to Pray for All
The Voice of the Disciple Lord, all that is in the heaven and in the earth is Thine.(1) I desire to offer myself up unto thee as a freewill offering, and to continue Thine for ever. Lord, in the uprightness of mine heart I willingly offer(2) myself to Thee to-day to be Thy servant for ever, in humble submission and for a sacrifice of perpetual praise. Receive me with this holy Communion of Thy precious Body, which I celebrate before Thee this day in the presence of the Angels invisibly surrounding, …
Thomas A Kempis—Imitation of Christ

The History Books
[Illustration: (drop cap T) Assyrian idol-god] Thus little by little the Book of God grew, and the people He had chosen to be its guardians took their place among the nations. A small place it was from one point of view! A narrow strip of land, but unique in its position as one of the highways of the world, on which a few tribes were banded together. All around great empires watched them with eager eyes; the powerful kings of Assyria, Egypt, and Babylonia, the learned Greeks, and, in later times, …
Mildred Duff—The Bible in its Making

Concerning Salutations and Recreations, &C.
Concerning Salutations and Recreations, &c. [1273] Seeing the chief end of all religion is to redeem men from the spirit and vain conversation of this world and to lead into inward communion with God, before whom if we fear always we are accounted happy; therefore all the vain customs and habits thereof, both in word and deed, are to be rejected and forsaken by those who come to this fear; such as taking off the hat to a man, the bowings and cringings of the body, and such other salutations of that …
Robert Barclay—Theses Theologicae and An Apology for the True Christian Divinity

Enoch, the Deathless
BY REV. W. J. TOWNSEND, D.D. Enoch was the bright particular star of the patriarchal epoch. His record is short, but eloquent. It is crowded into a few words, but every word, when placed under examination, expands indefinitely. Every virtue may be read into them; every eulogium possible to a human character shines from them. He was a devout man, a fearless preacher of righteousness, an intimate friend of God, and the only man of his dispensation who did not see death. He sheds a lustre on the …
George Milligan—Men of the Bible; Some Lesser-Known

The Exile --Continued.
We have one psalm which the title connects with the beginning of David's stay at Adullam,--the thirty-fourth. The supposition that it dates from that period throws great force into many parts of it, and gives a unity to what is else apparently fragmentary and disconnected. Unlike those already considered, which were pure soliloquies, this is full of exhortation and counsel, as would naturally be the case if it were written when friends and followers began to gather to his standard. It reads like …
Alexander Maclaren—The Life of David

Covenanting a Duty.
The exercise of Covenanting with God is enjoined by Him as the Supreme Moral Governor of all. That his Covenant should be acceded to, by men in every age and condition, is ordained as a law, sanctioned by his high authority,--recorded in his law of perpetual moral obligation on men, as a statute decreed by him, and in virtue of his underived sovereignty, promulgated by his command. "He hath commanded his covenant for ever."[171] The exercise is inculcated according to the will of God, as King and …
John Cunningham—The Ordinance of Covenanting

Chronicles
The comparative indifference with which Chronicles is regarded in modern times by all but professional scholars seems to have been shared by the ancient Jewish church. Though written by the same hand as wrote Ezra-Nehemiah, and forming, together with these books, a continuous history of Judah, it is placed after them in the Hebrew Bible, of which it forms the concluding book; and this no doubt points to the fact that it attained canonical distinction later than they. Nor is this unnatural. The book …
John Edgar McFadyen—Introduction to the Old Testament

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