Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Zadok the priest took the horn of oil from the sacred tent and anointed Solomon. Then they sounded the trumpet and all the people shouted, “Long live King Solomon!” New Living Translation There Zadok the priest took the flask of olive oil from the sacred tent and anointed Solomon with the oil. Then they sounded the ram’s horn and all the people shouted, “Long live King Solomon!” English Standard Version There Zadok the priest took the horn of oil from the tent and anointed Solomon. Then they blew the trumpet, and all the people said, “Long live King Solomon!” Berean Standard Bible Zadok the priest took the horn of oil from the tabernacle and anointed Solomon. Then they blew the ram’s horn, and all the people proclaimed, “Long live King Solomon!” Berean Literal Bible And Zadok the priest took a horn of the oil from the tabernacle, and he anointed Solomon. And they blew with the shofar, and all the people said, “Long live King Solomon.” King James Bible 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. New King James Version Then Zadok the priest took a horn of oil from the tabernacle and anointed Solomon. And they blew the horn, and all the people said, “Long live King Solomon!” New American Standard Bible And Zadok the priest then took the horn of oil from the tent and anointed Solomon. Then they blew the trumpet, and all the people said, “Long live King Solomon!” NASB 1995 Zadok the priest then took the horn of oil from the tent and anointed Solomon. Then they blew the trumpet, and all the people said, “Long live King Solomon!” NASB 1977 Zadok the priest then took the horn of oil from the tent and anointed Solomon. Then they blew the trumpet, and all the people said, “Long live King Solomon!” Legacy Standard Bible Zadok the priest then took the horn of oil from the tent and anointed Solomon. Then they blew the trumpet, and all the people said, “Long live King Solomon!” Amplified Bible Zadok the priest took a horn of [olive] oil from the [sacred] tent and anointed Solomon. They blew the trumpet, and all the people said, “Long live King Solomon!” Berean Annotated Bible Zadok (righteous) the priest took the horn of oil from the tabernacle and anointed Solomon (peace). Then they blew the ram’s horn, and all the people proclaimed, “Long live King Solomon! Christian Standard Bible The priest Zadok took the horn of oil from the tabernacle and anointed Solomon. Then they blew the ram’s horn, and all the people proclaimed, “Long live King Solomon! ” Holman Christian Standard Bible Zadok the priest took the horn of oil from the tabernacle and anointed Solomon. Then they blew the ram’s horn, and all the people proclaimed, “Long live King Solomon!” American Standard Version And Zadok the priest took the horn of oil out of the Tent, and anointed Solomon. And they blew the trumpet; and all the people said, Long live king Solomon. Contemporary English Version Zadok the priest brought some olive oil from the sacred tent and poured it on Solomon's head to show that he was now king. A trumpet was blown and everyone shouted, "Long live King Solomon!" English Revised Version And Zadok the priest took the horn of oil out of the Tent, and anointed Solomon. And they blew the trumpet; and all the people said, God save king Solomon. GOD'S WORD® Translation The priest Zadok took the container of olive oil from the tent and anointed Solomon. They blew the ram's horn, and all the people said, "Long live King Solomon!" Good News Translation Zadok took the container of olive oil which he had brought from the Tent of the LORD's presence, and anointed Solomon. They blew the trumpet, and all the people shouted, "Long live King Solomon!" International Standard Version Zadok the priest brought from his tent a horn filled with oil and anointed Solomon, a trumpet was sounded, and everybody yelled out, "Long live King Solomon!" NET Bible Zadok the priest took a horn filled with olive oil from the tent and poured it on Solomon; the trumpet was blown and all the people declared, "Long live King Solomon!" New Heart English Bible Zadok the priest took the horn of oil out of the Tent, and anointed Solomon. They blew the trumpet; and all the people said, "Long live king Solomon." Webster's Bible Translation And Zadok the priest took a horn of oil out of the tabernacle, and anointed Solomon. And they blew the trumpet; and all the people said, God save king Solomon. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleZadok the priest took the horn of oil from the tabernacle and anointed Solomon. Then they blew the ram’s horn, and all the people proclaimed, “Long live King Solomon!” World English Bible Zadok the priest took the horn of oil from the Tent, and anointed Solomon. They blew the trumpet; and all the people said, “Long live King Solomon!” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Zadok the priest takes the horn of oil out of the tent, and anoints Solomon, and they blow with a horn, and all the people say, “Let King Solomon live.” Berean Literal Bible And Zadok the priest took a horn of the oil from the tabernacle, and he anointed Solomon. And they blew with the shofar, and all the people said, “Long live King Solomon.” Young's Literal Translation and Zadok the priest taketh the horn of oil out of the tent, and anointeth Solomon, and they blow with a trumpet, and all the people say, 'Let king Solomon live.' Smith's Literal Translation And Zadok the priest will take a horn of oil from the tent and will anoint Solomon; and they will strike upon the trumpet, and all the people will say, King Solomon shall live. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Sadoc the priest took a horn of oil out of the tabernacle, and anointed Solomon: and they sounded the trumpet, and all the people said: God save king Solomon. Catholic Public Domain Version And Zadok, the priest, took the horn of oil from the tabernacle, and he anointed Solomon. And they sounded the trumpet. And all the people said, “As king Solomon lives.” New American Bible Then Zadok the priest took the horn of oil from the tent and anointed Solomon. They blew the ram’s horn and all the people shouted, “Long live King Solomon!” New Revised Standard Version There the priest Zadok took the horn of oil from the tent and anointed Solomon. Then they blew the trumpet, and all the people said, “Long live King Solomon!” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet took a horn of oil out of the tabernacle and anointed Solomon. And they blew the trumpet; and all the people said, Long live King Solomon. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Tsadoq the Priest and Nathan the Prophet took a horn of oil from the Tabernacle and they anointed Solomon, and they sounded on the shofar, and all the people said: “Long live King Solomon!” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Zadok the priest took the horn of oil out of the Tent, and anointed Solomon. And they blew the ram's horn; and all the people said: 'Long live king Solomon.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And Sadoc the priest took the horn of oil out of the tabernacle, and anointed Solomon, and blew the trumpet; and all the people said, Let king Solomon live. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Solomon Anointed King…38Then Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada, along with the Cherethites and Pelethites, went down and set Solomon on King David’s mule, and they escorted him to Gihon. 39Zadok the priest took the horn of oil from the tabernacle and anointed Solomon. Then they blew the ram’s horn, and all the people proclaimed, “Long live King Solomon!” 40All the people followed him, playing flutes and rejoicing with such a great joy that the earth was split by the sound.… Cross References Zadok the priest 1 Kings 2:35 And the king appointed Benaiah son of Jehoiada in Joab’s place over the army, and he appointed Zadok the priest in Abiathar’s place. 2 Samuel 20:25 Sheva was the scribe; Zadok and Abiathar were priests; 2 Samuel 15:35 Will not Zadok and Abiathar the priests be there with you? Report to them everything you hear from the king’s palace. took the horn of oil 1 Samuel 16:1 Now the LORD said to Samuel, “How long are you going to mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go. I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem, for I have selected from his sons a king for Myself.” 1 Samuel 16:13 So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah. 2 Kings 9:1-3 Now Elisha the prophet summoned one of the sons of the prophets and said to him, “Tuck your cloak under your belt, take this flask of oil, and go to Ramoth-gilead. / When you arrive, look for Jehu son of Jehoshaphat, the son of Nimshi. Go in, get him away from his companions, and take him to an inner room. / Then take the flask of oil, pour it on his head, and declare, ‘This is what the LORD says: I anoint you king over Israel.’ Then open the door and run. Do not delay!” from the tabernacle Exodus 40:9-11 Take the anointing oil and anoint the tabernacle and everything in it; consecrate it along with all its furnishings, and it shall be holy. / Anoint the altar of burnt offering and all its utensils; consecrate the altar, and it shall be most holy. / Anoint the basin and its stand and consecrate them. Leviticus 8:10-12 Next, Moses took the anointing oil and anointed the tabernacle and everything in it; and so he consecrated them. / He sprinkled some of the oil on the altar seven times, anointing the altar and all its utensils, and the basin with its stand, to consecrate them. / He also poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron’s head and anointed him to consecrate him. Exodus 30:25-29 Prepare from these a sacred anointing oil, a fragrant blend, the work of a perfumer; it will be a sacred anointing oil. / Use this oil to anoint the Tent of Meeting, the ark of the Testimony, / the table and all its utensils, the lampstand and its utensils, the altar of incense, … and anointed Solomon. 1 Chronicles 29:22 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 23:1 When David was old and full of years, he installed his son Solomon as king over Israel. 1 Kings 2:12 So Solomon sat on the throne of his father David, and his kingdom was firmly established. Then they blew the ram’s horn, 2 Kings 9:13 Quickly, each man took his garment and put it under Jehu on the bare steps. Then they blew the ram’s horn and proclaimed, “Jehu is king!” 2 Kings 11:14 And she looked out and saw the king standing by the pillar, according to the custom. The officers and trumpeters were beside the king, and all the people of the land were rejoicing and blowing trumpets. Then Athaliah tore her clothes and screamed, “Treason! Treason!” 2 Chronicles 23:13 And she looked and saw the king standing by his pillar at the entrance. The officers and trumpeters were beside the king, and all the people of the land were rejoicing and blowing trumpets, while the singers with musical instruments were leading the praises. Then Athaliah tore her clothes and screamed, “Treason, treason!” and all the people proclaimed, “Long live King Solomon!” 1 Samuel 10:24 Samuel said to all the people, “Do you see the one the LORD has chosen? There is no one like him among all the people.” And all the people shouted, “Long live the king!” Treasury of Scripture 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. an horn 1 Samuel 16:13 Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the LORD came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah. out Exodus 30:23-33 Take thou also unto thee principal spices, of pure myrrh five hundred shekels, and of sweet cinnamon half so much, even two hundred and fifty shekels, and of sweet calamus two hundred and fifty shekels, … Psalm 89:20 I have found David my servant; with my holy oil have I anointed him: anointed 1 Chronicles 29:22 And did eat and drink before the LORD on that day with great gladness. And they made Solomon the son of David king the second time, and anointed him unto the LORD to be the chief governor, and Zadok to be priest. all the people 1 Kings 1:25 For he is gone down this day, and hath slain oxen and fat cattle and sheep in abundance, and hath called all the king's sons, and the captains of the host, and Abiathar the priest; and, behold, they eat and drink before him, and say, God save king Adonijah. 1 Samuel 10:24 And Samuel said to all the people, See ye him whom the LORD hath chosen, that there is none like him among all the people? And all the people shouted, and said, God save the king. 2 Kings 11:12 And he brought forth the king's son, and put the crown upon him, and gave him the testimony; and they made him king, and anointed him; and they clapped their hands, and said, God save the king. Jump to Previous Anointed Anointeth Blew Blow Horn Live Oil Priest Ram's Sacred Save Shouted Solomon Sounded Tabernacle Tent Trumpet Vessel ZadokJump to Next Anointed Anointeth Blew Blow Horn Live Oil Priest Ram's Sacred Save Shouted Solomon Sounded Tabernacle Tent Trumpet Vessel Zadok1 Kings 1 1. Abishag cherishes David in his extreme age5. Adonijah, David's darling, usurps the kingdom 11. By the council of Nathan 15. Bathsheba moves the king 22. And Nathan seconds her 28. David renews his oath to Bathsheba 32. Solomon, by David's appointment, 38. being anointed king by Zadok and Nathan, the people triumph 41. Jonathan bringing the news, Adonijah's guests fly 50. Adonijah, flying to the horns of the altar, is dismissed by Solomon Zadok the priest Zadok was a prominent priest during the reigns of David and Solomon. He was a descendant of Aaron through Eleazar, which legitimized his priestly role. His loyalty to David during Absalom's rebellion and his support for Solomon's succession highlight his importance in maintaining the Davidic line, which is significant in the messianic lineage. took the horn of oil from the tabernacle and anointed Solomon Then they blew the ram’s horn and all the people proclaimed, “Long live King Solomon!” Persons / Places / Events 1. Zadok the PriestA faithful priest during King David's reign, Zadok played a crucial role in anointing Solomon as king, signifying divine approval and continuity of David's line. 2. Solomon The son of David and Bathsheba, Solomon was chosen by God to succeed David as king. His anointing marked the beginning of a reign known for wisdom and prosperity. 3. The Horn of Oil A sacred object used for anointing, symbolizing the Holy Spirit's empowerment and God's blessing upon the anointed individual. 4. The Tabernacle The dwelling place of God among the Israelites, where sacred objects were kept, including the horn of oil used for anointing. 5. The Ram’s Horn (Shofar) A musical instrument used in Israelite culture to signal important events, such as the coronation of a king, symbolizing a call to attention and celebration. Teaching Points Divine AppointmentGod chooses and anoints leaders according to His purpose. Just as Solomon was chosen, believers are called to recognize and submit to God's appointed leadership. Symbolism of Anointing Anointing with oil represents the Holy Spirit's presence and empowerment. Christians are called to seek the Spirit's guidance and strength in their lives. Celebration of God’s Will The blowing of the ram’s horn and the people's proclamation highlight the joy and unity in accepting God's will. Believers should celebrate and support God's plans with enthusiasm. Continuity of God’s Promises Solomon's anointing fulfills God's promise to David, reminding believers of God's faithfulness to His word. Trust in God's promises is essential for a life of faith. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Kings 1:39?2. How does 1 Kings 1:39 illustrate the importance of anointing in leadership? 3. What role does the horn of oil play in Solomon's anointing as king? 4. How does Solomon's anointing in 1 Kings 1:39 connect to Jesus' kingship? 5. Why is public recognition of leadership important, as seen in 1 Kings 1:39? 6. How can we apply the principles of godly leadership from Solomon's anointing today? 7. Why was Solomon anointed with oil from the horn in 1 Kings 1:39? 8. What is the significance of the horn of oil in 1 Kings 1:39? 9. How does 1 Kings 1:39 reflect God's choice of leadership? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 1? 11. How did Solomon's reign lead to Israel's division? 12. Why is there scant historical or archaeological evidence supporting Adonijah’s self-declaration as king (1 Kings 1:5–10)? 13. Who is Qoheleth in the Book of Ecclesiastes? 14. 2 Kings 11:12: How credible is the sudden public coronation of Joash without Athaliah’s prior knowledge? What Does 1 Kings 1:39 Mean Zadok the priest took the horn of oil from the tabernacle- Zadok, already recognized for his unwavering loyalty to David (2 Samuel 15:24), now acts as God’s chosen priest to install the next king. - The horn of oil came “from the tabernacle,” underscoring that this coronation is anchored in God’s holy dwelling and not merely in human politics. Compare the priestly use of sacred oil in Exodus 30:25 – “Prepare from these a holy anointing oil … it will be a holy anointing oil”. - By taking what is holy and set apart, Zadok affirms that Solomon’s kingship originates with the Lord. This mirrors the promise of a lasting priesthood given in 1 Samuel 2:35, where God vowed to raise up a faithful priest who would act according to His heart and mind. and anointed Solomon - “Anointed” signals divine commissioning; it is the outward sign of God’s inward choice (1 Samuel 16:13, where “the Spirit of the Lord rushed upon David”). - Solomon is publicly distinguished from Adonijah’s rival claim (1 Kings 1:5–10); the ceremony removes all doubt about heaven’s selection. - In 1 Chronicles 29:22 “they anointed Solomon king for a second time,” confirming that one anointing was never political theater but sacred enactment. - The anointing also connects Solomon to the messianic hope promised to David in 2 Samuel 7:12–16, pointing forward to the greater Son of David who will reign forever. Then they blew the ram’s horn - The shofar was the trumpet of celebration and alarm (Numbers 10:10). Here it proclaims joy, not judgment. - Psalm 98:6 frames this moment beautifully: “With trumpets and the blast of the ram’s horn shout for joy before the King, the Lord”. Earthly kingship is being celebrated, but heaven’s kingship is echoed. - The blast echoes the covenant scenes of Exodus 19:16, where the shofar announced God’s presence at Sinai. In Solomon’s coronation the same sound reminds Israel that God is present and active in their national life. and all the people proclaimed, “Long live King Solomon!” - Public affirmation seals what God and the priest have done. As with Saul in 1 Samuel 10:24—“Long live the king!”—the people’s shout signals unity under God’s appointed ruler. - 2 Kings 11:12–14 records a similar cry for Joash, showing this as a standard, God-honoring response to a legitimate king. - Their words anticipate the acclamation that will greet the Messiah: “Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David!” (Mark 11:10). In each case, loyal hearts rejoice when God’s king takes his throne. summary Zadok’s use of holy oil, Solomon’s anointing, the triumphant shofar, and the people’s shout together reveal a single truth: God Himself installs kings. Every part of the ceremony—drawn from the tabernacle, led by a faithful priest, announced with covenant trumpets, and embraced by the nation—confirms that Solomon’s reign is heaven-ordained. The scene invites us to trust the Lord’s sovereignty over leadership and to anticipate the perfect reign of the greater Son of David who will be anointed with “the oil of gladness” forever (Psalm 45:7). (39) An horn of oil out of the tabernacle.--The sacred oil, the making of which is described in Exodus 30:22-30, was to be used for anointing the Tabernacle itself, and the altars and vessels as well as the priests. It was this oil, no doubt, which was used in this case. The Tabernacle proper was still at Gibeon (see 2Chronicles 1:3); but a tent or tabernacle had been set up in Zion over the ark (2Chronicles 1:4), and the haste with which all was done would necessitate the taking the oil from the nearer source, in spite of the fact that Abiathar presided in Zion, and Zadok only in Gibeon.Verse 39. - And Zadok the priest took an horn of oil [Hebrews the oil. The "holy anointing oil," Exodus 30:25, 31, compounded as directed in vers. 23-25, was evidently part of the furniture of the tabernacle (Exodus 31:11; Exodus 39:38). Eleazer was charged with its preservation (Numbers 4:16), and the Rabbins say it lasted till the captivity] out of the tabernacle [the tabernacle on Mount Zion, containing the ark (2 Samuel 6:17; 1 Chronicles 15:1) must be meant here. There was not time to have gone to the tabernacle at Gihon (Stanley), which was three hours distance from Jerusalem (Keil). Though Abiathar had charge of this sanctuary, yet Zadok would readily gain access to it, especially in the king's name] and anointed Solomon. And they blew the trumpet [cf. 2 Samuel 15:10; 2 Kings 9:13; 2 Kings 11:14]; and all the people said, God save king Solomon. [Notice the exact fulfilment of the threefold charge of ver. 34 and its result. Solomon was confirmed in his office by the suffrages of the people.]Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Zadokצָד֨וֹק (ṣā·ḏō·wq) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6659: Zadok -- the name of several Israelites the priest הַכֹּהֵ֜ן (hak·kō·hên) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3548: Priest took וַיִּקַּח֩ (way·yiq·qaḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3947: To take the horn קֶ֤רֶן (qe·ren) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 7161: A horn, a flask, cornet, an elephant's tooth, a corner, a peak, a ray, power of oil הַשֶּׁ֙מֶן֙ (haš·še·men) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8081: Grease, liquid, richness from מִן־ (min-) Preposition Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of the tabernacle הָאֹ֔הֶל (hā·’ō·hel) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 168: A tent and anointed וַיִּמְשַׁ֖ח (way·yim·šaḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4886: To rub with oil, to anoint, to consecrate, to paint Solomon. שְׁלֹמֹ֑ה (šə·lō·mōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8010: Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne Then they blew וַֽיִּתְקְעוּ֙ (way·yiṯ·qə·‘ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 8628: To clatter, slap, clang, to drive, to become bondsman the trumpet, בַּשּׁוֹפָ֔ר (baš·šō·w·p̄ār) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7782: A cornet, curved horn and all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the people הָעָ֔ם (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock proclaimed, וַיֹּֽאמְרוּ֙ (way·yō·mə·rū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 559: To utter, say “Long live יְחִ֖י (yə·ḥî) Verb - Qal - Imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular Strong's 2421: To live, to revive King הַמֶּ֥לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king Solomon!” שְׁלֹמֹֽה׃ (šə·lō·mōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8010: Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne Links 1 Kings 1:39 NIV1 Kings 1:39 NLT 1 Kings 1:39 ESV 1 Kings 1:39 NASB 1 Kings 1:39 KJV 1 Kings 1:39 BibleApps.com 1 Kings 1:39 Biblia Paralela 1 Kings 1:39 Chinese Bible 1 Kings 1:39 French Bible 1 Kings 1:39 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Kings 1:39 Zadok the priest took the horn (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) |
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