1 Kings 1:34 Meaning and Explanation
“And let Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet anoint him there king over Israel: and blow ye with the trumpet, and say, God save king Solomon.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →David commands that Solomon be anointed king at Gihon, with trumpet blasts and the cry, God save king Solomon.
What Does 1 Kings 1:34 Mean?
David specifies the manner of the coronation. Priest and prophet together are to anoint Solomon king over Israel, the trumpet is to sound, and the people are to shout, God save king Solomon. The anointing with oil marks him as the LORD's chosen, set apart for the office by sacred sign and public proclamation.
To be anointed is to be consecrated by God for a holy purpose, and the title Messiah itself means the Anointed One. Solomon's anointing looks ahead to the great King who would be anointed not merely with oil but with the Spirit without measure. The shout that hailed Solomon finds its fullness in the King whose reign endures forever.
1 Kings 1:34 in the Original Language
mashach (מָשַׁח), 'anoint' -- to consecrate by pouring oil, setting a person apart for God's service; the root of 'Messiah.'
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What does 1 Kings 1:34 mean?
David commands that Solomon be anointed king at Gihon, with trumpet blasts and the cry, God save king Solomon.