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All the officials and mighty men, as well as all of King David's sons, pledged their allegiance to King Solomon.
Study Bible
All the officials and mighty men
This phrase refers to the leaders and warriors of Israel, highlighting the importance of unity among the nation's leadership. In the context of ancient Israel, officials would include tribal leaders, military commanders, and other influential figures. The "mighty men" were David's elite warriors, known for their bravery and loyalty. Their support was crucial for a smooth transition of power. This unity among leaders is reminiscent of the unity seen in the early church in Acts 2:42-47, where believers were of one heart and mind.

as well as all of King David’s sons
David had many sons, and their allegiance to Solomon was significant because it prevented potential rivalries and disputes over the throne. This unity among David's sons is a fulfillment of God's promise to David that his lineage would continue through Solomon (1 Chronicles 22:9-10). It also reflects the importance of family unity in leadership, as seen in the patriarchal narratives of Genesis, where family dynamics often influenced the course of events.

pledged their allegiance to King Solomon
The act of pledging allegiance was a formal declaration of loyalty and support. In the ancient Near East, such pledges were often accompanied by oaths or covenants, signifying a binding commitment. This allegiance to Solomon was essential for establishing his reign and ensuring stability in the kingdom. Solomon's kingship is a type of Christ's eternal reign, as Solomon's wisdom and peace foreshadow the perfect rule of Jesus, the Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6-7). Solomon's peaceful reign contrasts with the tumultuous times of his father David, symbolizing the ultimate peace and order that Christ will bring.

Persons / Places / Events
1. King David
The second king of Israel, known for his heart for God and his leadership in uniting the tribes of Israel. He is preparing for the transition of power to his son Solomon.

2. King Solomon
The son of David and Bathsheba, chosen by God to succeed David as king. Known for his wisdom and for building the Temple in Jerusalem.

3. Leaders and Mighty Men
These are the officials, warriors, and influential figures in Israel who played significant roles in supporting the king and maintaining the kingdom's stability.

4. David’s Sons
The other sons of King David, who, despite any personal ambitions, pledged their support to Solomon, ensuring a peaceful transition of power.

5. Pledge of Allegiance
This event marks a significant moment of unity and support for Solomon's kingship, crucial for the stability and continuity of David's dynasty.
Teaching Points
Unity in Leadership
The allegiance of the leaders and mighty men to Solomon highlights the importance of unity and support in leadership transitions. In our communities and churches, supporting new leaders is crucial for maintaining harmony and progress.

God’s Sovereignty in Leadership
Solomon's rise to the throne was part of God's divine plan. Recognizing God's sovereignty in appointing leaders can help us trust His purposes, even when we may not fully understand them.

The Role of Influence
The leaders and mighty men used their influence to support Solomon. We are called to use our influence positively, supporting and encouraging those in leadership positions.

Family Dynamics in Leadership
David's sons pledging allegiance to Solomon shows the importance of family unity in leadership. In our families, supporting each other's roles and callings can strengthen our collective witness and impact.
Bible Study Questions
1. What can we learn from the leaders and mighty men's support of Solomon about the importance of unity in leadership transitions?

2. How does the concept of pledging allegiance to a leader apply to our roles within our church or community today?

3. In what ways can we recognize and submit to God's sovereignty in the leaders He places over us, as seen in Solomon's anointing?

4. How can we use our influence to support and encourage those in leadership positions, both in secular and spiritual contexts?

5. Reflecting on the family dynamics in David's household, how can we foster unity and support within our own families, especially when it comes to leadership roles?
Connections to Other Scriptures
1 Kings 1-2
These chapters provide a detailed account of Solomon's anointing and the challenges he faced, including the support he received from key figures in Israel.

Proverbs 3:5-6
Solomon, known for his wisdom, often emphasized the importance of trusting in the Lord, a principle that undergirds his leadership and the allegiance pledged to him.

Romans 13:1-2
This passage speaks to the importance of submitting to governing authorities, a principle reflected in the leaders' allegiance to Solomon.
Sermons
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
Allegiance, Authority, Chiefs, David, David's, Heads, Leaders, Likewise, Mighty, Officials, Pledged, Princes, Solomon, Sons, Submission, Submitted, Themselves, War
Dictionary of Bible Themes
1 Chronicles 29:24

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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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