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22 and on that day they ate and drank in the Lord’s presence with great rejoicing.

Solomon Anointed. Then for a second time[a] they proclaimed David’s son Solomon king, and they anointed him for the Lord as ruler, and Zadok as priest. 23 Thereafter Solomon sat on the throne of the Lord as king succeeding his father David; he prospered, and all Israel obeyed him.(A) 24 All the commanders and warriors, and also all the other sons of King David, swore allegiance to King Solomon.

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Footnotes

  1. 29:22 For a second time: the first time is in 23:1 where David appoints Solomon his successor. Now there is a solemn public ratification of that appointment.