So Zadok the priest, and Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and the Cherethites, and the Pelethites, went down, and caused Solomon to ride upon king David’s mule, and brought him to Gihon.
So Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and the Cherethites and Pelethites went down and had Solomon ride on King David's mule, and they brought him to Gihon.
This verse shows the official procession taking Solomon to be crowned king, with key religious and military leaders escorting him on David's royal mule to the coronation site.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, King David was nearing the end of his life, and his son Adonijah had attempted to seize the throne without his father's approval, creating a succession crisis. David had previously promised the kingdom to his son Solomon, so he commanded loyal figures like Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah to publicly affirm Solomon's anointing. The use of David's own mule for Solomon's ride to Gihon symbolized the legitimate transfer of royal authority in ancient Israelite culture, emphasizing continuity and divine endorsement.
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