1 Chronicles 29:22 meaning and explanation

That day they ate and drank with great joy in the presence of the LORD. Then, for a second time, they designated David’s son Solomon as king, anointing him before the LORD as ruler, and Zadok as the priest.

1 Chronicles 29:22, Berean Standard Bible

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David, old and near death, has just led Israel in a freewill offering for the temple his son Solomon will build. Verse 22 closes that ceremony: the assembly eats and drinks with great joy before the LORD, then publicly confirms Solomon as king a second time, anointing him before the LORD, and Zadok as priest.

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