1 Chronicles 29:22 Meaning and Explanation
“And did eat and drink before the LORD on that day with great gladness. And they made Solomon the son of David king the second time, and anointed him unto the LORD to be the chief governor, and Zadok to be priest.”
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Read Full Chapter →With great gladness the people feast before the LORD, confirm Solomon as king a second time by anointing, and anoint Zadok as priest.
What Does 1 Chronicles 29:22 Mean?
The sacrifices give way to a joyful feast in God's presence. On this glad day Solomon is publicly made king and anointed to the LORD as chief ruler, and Zadok is set apart as priest, joining royal and priestly leadership under God.
Eating and drinking before the LORD with gladness shows that covenant worship is not grim but festive. The pairing of anointed king and anointed priest looks ahead to the One who would be both -- ruling and interceding for His people. Joy, leadership, and worship belong together in the life God blesses.
1 Chronicles 29:22 in the Original Language
mashach (מָשַׁח), 'anointed' -- to smear with oil in consecration; from this root comes Messiah, the Anointed One.
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What does 1 Chronicles 29:22 mean?
With great gladness the people feast before the LORD, confirm Solomon as king a second time by anointing, and anoint Zadok as priest.