And Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet have anointed him king in Gihon: and they are come up from thence rejoicing, so that the city rang again. This is the noise that ye have heard.
Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet have anointed him as king at Gihon spring. They came up from there celebrating with such joy that the whole city is filled with the sound of their celebration. This is the noise you've been hearing.
The writer is explaining that the loud celebration everyone is hearing is because Solomon has just been officially crowned as the new king of Israel.
📚 Historical Context
This takes place during the final days of King David's reign, when his son Adonijah was attempting to seize the throne. David quickly arranged for his chosen heir, Solomon, to be anointed king at the Gihon spring (Jerusalem's main water source) to establish his legitimate claim. The anointing ceremony was performed by Zadok the high priest and Nathan the prophet, two of David's most trusted advisors.
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