And also Solomon sitteth on the throne of the kingdom. ] Where he was placed to exercise his regal power when returned to Jerusalem, as a further token and confirmation of his being really and actually king.
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To support him, the king sent along Zadok the priest; the prophet Nathan; Benaiah, Jehoiada's son; and the Cherethites and the Pelethites. They've put Solomon on the royal mule.
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Zadok the priest and the prophet Nathan have anointed him king at Gihon. They went up from there celebrating so that the city was thrown into a commotion. That is the sound you heard.
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There's more: Solomon has taken over the throne of the kingdom.
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The royal attendants blessed our master King David: ‘May your God make Solomon's name better than your name. May God elevate his throne above your throne.'" The king then worshipped on his bed
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and said, "Bless Israel's God, the LORD, who today has set my son on my throne, and has allowed my eyes to see it."