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1 Kings 1:33 · KJV

"The king also said unto them, Take with you the servants of your lord, and cause Solomon my son to ride upon mine own mule, and bring him down to Gihon:"

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Passage Context

31Then Bath-sheba bowed with her face to the earth, and did reverence to the king, and said, Let my lord king David live for ever.
32And king David said, Call me Zadok the priest, and Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada. And they came before the king.
33The king also said unto them, Take with you the servants of your lord, and cause Solomon my son to ride upon mine own mule, and bring him down to Gihon:
34And 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.
35Then ye shall come up after him, that he may come and sit upon my throne; for he shall be king in my stead: and I have appointed him to be ruler over Israel and over Judah.

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Reflection Questions

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What does it mean for you to support a new leader?

2

How do you feel about change in your life?

3

When have you had to trust someone else's leadership?

Life Application

leadership

Reflect on how you can encourage and support new leaders in your community.

faith

Trust in God's plan during transitions in your life.

People in This Verse

SolomonOT

The son of David and Bathsheba, Solomon is known for his wisdom and wealth. He built the First Temple in Jerusalem and ruled during a time of peace.

First appearance: 2 Samuel 12:24

Places in This Verse

Gihon

Gihon was a spring in Jerusalem, known for being the site of Solomon's anointing.

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