1 Kings 1:44

44 and the king has sent with him Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and the ¹Cherethites and the Pelethites. And they had him ride on the king's mule.

1 Kings 1:44 Meaning and Commentary

1 Kings 1:44

And the king hath sent with him
To the fountain of Gihon:

Zadok the priest, and Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah the son of
Jehoiada, and the Cherethites, and the Pelethites;
over whom the latter was captain:

and they have caused him to ride upon the king's mule;
by his order and direction.

1 Kings 1:44 In-Context

42 While he was still speaking, behold, Jonathan the son of Abiathar the priest came. And Adonijah said, "Come in, for you are a worthy man and bring good news."

43 Jonathan answered Adonijah, "No, for our lord King David has made Solomon king,

44 and the king has sent with him Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and the Cherethites and the Pelethites. And they had him ride on the king's mule.

45 And Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet have anointed him king at Gihon, and they have gone up from there rejoicing, so that the city is in an uproar. This is the noise that you have heard.

46 Solomon sits on the royal throne.

Cross References

• 1. [See ver. 38 above]