I Kings 1:38
The Scripture
(38) So Zadok the priest, and Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and the Cherethites, and the Pelethites, went down, and caused Solomon to ride upon king David's mule, and brought him to Gihon.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
The chapter records the birth of Solomon, son of David, who will become king, and the division of the kingdom between Solomon and Rehoboam. It also introduces the idea that the Israelites will be judged for their sins and that God will provide a wise ruler. The text emphasizes the importance of choosing a godly king to guide the people.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
I Kings 1:8I Kings 1:26I Samuel 30:14II Samuel 8:18II Samuel 15:18II Samuel 20:20II Samuel 20:21II Samuel 20:22II Samuel 20:23I Chronicles 18:17Zephaniah 2:5
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