Bible Chapter Summary
1 Kings 1 Summary
Solomon Anointed King
As King David approaches death and cannot keep warm, his servants bring Abishag, a young woman, to care for him. David's son Adonijah attempts to seize the throne by sacrificing animals and declaring himself king, but Nathan the prophet and Bathsheba convince the aging David to confirm Solomon as his chosen successor. David orders Zadok, Nathan, and Benaiah to anoint Solomon king at Gihon, where they proclaim him with trumpet blasts and great rejoicing.
Key themes
Key verses
1 Kings 1:30
“Even as I sware unto thee by the LORD God of Israel, saying, Assuredly Solomon thy son shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne in my stead; even so will I certainly do this day.”
1 Kings 1:34
“And let Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet anoint him there king over Israel: and blow ye with the trumpet, and say, God save king Solomon.”
1 Kings 1:39
“And Zadok the priest took an horn of oil out of the tabernacle, and anointed Solomon. And they blew the trumpet; and all the people said, God save king Solomon.”
1 Kings 1:48
“And also thus said the king, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, which hath given one to sit on my throne this day, mine eyes even seeing it.”
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