And the king hath sent with him Zadok the priest, and Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and the Cherethites, and the Pelethites, and they have caused him to ride upon the king’s mule:
And the king has sent with him Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and the Cherethites and Pelethites, and they have had him ride on the king's mule.
The writer is describing how King David sent his most trusted officials to publicly escort Solomon on the royal mule, signaling that Solomon is the chosen heir to the throne.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 1 Kings, King David is at the end of his life, and his son Adonijah attempts to seize the throne without his father's approval, creating a crisis of succession. David, guided by God's plan, affirms Solomon as his rightful heir and sends key figures like Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and warriors to anoint him publicly. Riding on the king's mule symbolizes Solomon's legitimate authority and marks his official installation as the next ruler of Israel.
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