Commentaries:Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
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1 Chronicles 29:22
before the Lord—either in the immediate vicinity of the ark, or, perhaps, rather in a religious and devout spirit, as partaking of a sacrificial meal.
made Solomon . . . king the second time—in reference to the first time, which was done precipitately on Adonijah's conspiracy (I Kings 1:35).
they . . . anointed . . . Zadok—The statement implies that his appointment met the popular approval. His elevation as sole high priest was on the disgrace of Abiathar, one of Adonijah's accomplices.
1 Chronicles 29:21-22
they sacrificed . . . And did eat and drink—After the business of the assembly was over, the people, under the exciting influence of the occasion, still remained, and next day engaged in the performance of solemn rites, and afterwards feasted on the remainder of the sacrifices.
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