1 Kings 1:34

1 Kings 1:34 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)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.
• New International Version (NIV)There have Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet anoint him king over Israel. Blow the trumpet and shout, ‘Long live King Solomon!’
• English Standard Version (ESV)And let Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet there anoint him king over Israel. Then blow the trumpet and say, 'Long live King Solomon!'
• New Living Translation (NLT)There Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet are to anoint him king over Israel. Blow the ram’s horn and shout, ‘Long live King Solomon!’

Context of 1 Kings 1:34

32And King David said, “Call to me Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada.” So they came before the king. 33The king also said to them, “Take with you the servants of your lord, and have Solomon my son ride on my own mule, and take him down to Gihon. There let Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet anoint him king over Israel; and blow the horn, and say, ‘Long live King Solomon!’ 35Then you shall come up after him, and he shall come and sit on my throne, and he shall be king in my place. For I have appointed him to be ruler over Israel and Judah.” 36Benaiah the son of Jehoiada answered the king and said, “Amen! May the Lord God of my lord the king say so too.

1 Kings 1:34 word by word

וּמָשַׁ֣ח אֹת֣וֹ שָׁ֠ם צָד֨וֹק הַכֹּהֵ֜ן וְנָתָ֧ן הַנָּבִ֛יא לְמֶ֖לֶךְ עַל־יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל וּתְקַעְתֶּם֙ בַּשּׁוֹפָ֔ר וַאֲמַרְתֶּ֕ם יְחִ֖י הַמֶּ֥לֶךְ שְׁלֹמֹֽה׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• And let Zadokצָדוֹקtsâdôq · ZadokH6659
• the priestכֹּהֵןkôhên · priestH3548
• and Nathanנָתָןnâthân · NathanH5416
• the prophetנָבִיאnâbîy' · prophetH5030
• anointמָשַׁחmâshach · to anointH4886
• him there kingמֶ֫לֶךְmelek · kingH4428
• over Israelיִשְׂרָאֵלyiώrâ'êl · IsraelH3478
• and blowתָּקַעtâqa‛ · to blowH8628
• ye with the trumpetשֹׁפָרshôphâr shôphâr · trumpetH7782
• and sayאָמַר'âmar · to sayH559
• God saveחָיָהchâyâh · to liveH2421
• Solomonשְׁלֹמֹהshelômôh · SolomonH8010

People and places in 1 Kings 1:34

• Israel
• Nathan
• Solomon
• Zadok

Cross-references for 1 Kings 1:34

• 1 Kings 19:16Also you shall anoint Jehu the son of Nimshi as king over Israel. And Elisha the son of Shaphat of Abel Meholah you shall anoint as prophet in your place.
• 1 Samuel 10:1Then Samuel took a flask of oil and poured it on his head, and kissed him and said: “Is it not because the Lord has anointed you commander over His inheritance?
• 1 Samuel 16:3Then invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what you shall do; you shall anoint for Me the one I name to you.”
• 2 Samuel 2:4Then the men of Judah came, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, saying, “The men of Jabesh Gilead were the ones who buried Saul.”
• 2 Samuel 5:3Therefore all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, and King David made a covenant with them at Hebron before the Lord. And they anointed David king over Israel.
• 2 Kings 9:3Then take the flask of oil, and pour it on his head, and say, ‘Thus says the Lord: “I have anointed you king over Israel.” ’ Then open the door and flee, and do not delay.”
• 2 Kings 11:12And he brought out the king’s son, put the crown on him, and gave him the Testimony; they made him king and anointed him, and they clapped their hands and said, “Long live the king!”
• 2 Chronicles 23:11And they brought out the king’s son, put the crown on him, gave him the Testimony, and made him king. Then Jehoiada and his sons anointed him, and said, “Long live the king!”
• Psalms 45:7You love righteousness and hate wickedness; Therefore God, Your God, has anointed You With the oil of gladness more than Your companions.
• Psalms 89:20I have found My servant David; With My holy oil I have anointed him,
• Isaiah 45:1“Thus says the Lord to His anointed, To Cyrus, whose right hand I have held— To subdue nations before him And loose the armor of kings, To open before him the double doors, So that the gates will not be shut:
• Acts 10:38how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him.
• 2 Corinthians 1:21Now He who establishes us with you in Christ and has anointed us is God,
• 2 Samuel 15:10Then Absalom sent spies throughout all the tribes of Israel, saying, “As soon as you hear the sound of the trumpet, then you shall say, ‘Absalom reigns in Hebron!’ ”
• 2 Kings 9:13Then each man hastened to take his garment and put it under him on the top of the steps; and they blew trumpets, saying, “Jehu is king!”
• 2 Kings 11:14When she looked, there was the king standing by a pillar according to custom; and the leaders and the trumpeters were by the king. All the people of the land were rejoicing and blowing trumpets. So Athaliah tore her clothes and cried out, “Treason! Treason!”

Commentaries on 1 Kings 1:34

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 34Blow ye with the trumpet - After he has been anointed, make proclamation that he is king.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 34Anoint him - Inauguration into each of the three offices (those of prophet, priest, and king) typical of the Messiah or Anointed One, was by anointing with oil. Divine appointment had already instituted the rite in connection with the kingly office 2 Samuel 2:4; but after Solomon we have no express mention of the anointing of kings, except in the three cases of Jehu, Joash, and Jehoahaz 2 Kings 9:6; 2 Kings 11:12; 2 Kings 23:30, who were all appointed…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 32-53Verses 32-53 The people expressed great joy and satisfaction in the elevation of Solomon. Every true Israelite rejoices in the exaltation of the Son of David. Combinations formed upon evil principles will soon be dissolved, when self-interest calls another way. How can those who do evil deeds expect to have good tidings? Adonijah had despised Solomon, but soon dreaded him. We see here, as in a glass, Jesus, the Son of David and the Son of God, exalted to…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 34Solomon's anointing followed the usual process and was performed by a prophet (see 1 Samuel 16:1–13). Priests were important in royal events, and people appreciated Zadok's blessing. David later publicly confirmed Solomon as king (1 Chronicles 29:22).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 3434. anoint him--done only in the case of a new dynasty or disputed succession (see on 1Sa 16:13; 2Sa 2:1).Read the comment

Topics related to 1 Kings 1:34

• Civil Service
• Israel
• King
• Nathan
• Politics
• Solomon
• Throne
• Trumpet
• Zadok

In the dictionaries

• God
• Israel
• Nathan
• Solomon
• Zadok
• Account
• Adonijah
• Assuredly
• Cherish
• David

Commentaries on 1 Kings 1

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings