And king David said, Call me Zadok the priest, and Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada. And they came before the king.
King David said, 'Bring me Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada.' So they came to see the king.
King David is calling together his most trusted advisors - a priest, a prophet, and a military commander - to help him with an important decision.
📚 Historical Context
At this point in the biblical narrative, King David is elderly and near death, facing a succession crisis as his son Adonijah has prematurely declared himself king in defiance of God's plan. David had previously promised the throne to his son Solomon, as confirmed through the prophet Nathan, so he summons key loyal figures like Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada to secure the rightful succession. This reflects the ancient Israelite custom of involving priests and prophets in matters of leadership to ensure divine approval and stability.
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