1 Kings 1:45
New International Version
and Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet have anointed him king at Gihon. From there they have gone up cheering, and the city resounds with it. That’s the noise you hear.

New Living Translation
and Zadok and Nathan have anointed him at Gihon Spring as the new king. They have just returned, and the whole city is celebrating and rejoicing. That’s what all the noise is about.

English Standard Version
And Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet have anointed him king at Gihon, and they have gone up from there rejoicing, so that the city is in an uproar. This is the noise that you have heard.

Berean Standard Bible
Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet have anointed him king at Gihon, and they have gone up from there with rejoicing that rings out in the city. That is the noise you hear.

King James Bible
And Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet have anointed him king in Gihon: and they are come up from thence rejoicing, so that the city rang again. This is the noise that ye have heard.

New King James Version
So Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet have anointed him king at Gihon; and they have gone up from there rejoicing, so that the city is in an uproar. This is the noise that you have heard.

New American Standard Bible
Furthermore, Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet have anointed him king in Gihon, and they have come up from there rejoicing, so that the city is going wild. This is the noise which you have heard.

NASB 1995
“Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet have anointed him king in Gihon, and they have come up from there rejoicing, so that the city is in an uproar. This is the noise which you have heard.

NASB 1977
“And Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet have anointed him king in Gihon, and they have come up from there rejoicing, so that the city is in an uproar. This is the noise which you have heard.

Legacy Standard Bible
And Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet have anointed him king in Gihon, and they have come up from there with gladness, so that the city is in an uproar. This is the sound which you have heard.

Amplified Bible
Also, Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet have anointed him king in Gihon, and they have come up from there celebrating, so the city is in an uproar. This is the noise which you have heard.

Christian Standard Bible
The priest Zadok and the prophet Nathan have anointed him king in Gihon. They have gone up from there rejoicing. The town has been in an uproar; that’s the noise you heard.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet have anointed him king in Gihon. They have gone from there rejoicing. The town has been in an uproar; that’s the noise you heard.

American Standard Version
and Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet have anointed him king in Gihon; and they are come up from thence rejoicing, so that the city rang again. This is the noise that ye have heard.

English Revised Version
and Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet have anointed him king in Gihon: and they are come up from thence rejoicing, so that the city rang again. This is the noise that ye have heard.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The priest Zadok and the prophet Nathan have anointed him king at Gihon. They have come from there celebrating, so the city is excited. That is the sound you heard.

Good News Translation
and Zadok and Nathan anointed him as king at Gihon Spring. Then they went into the city, shouting for joy, and the people are now in an uproar. That's the noise you just heard.

International Standard Version
Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet have anointed him in Gihon, and they just left from there rejoicing, and that's why the city is all in an uproar. That's the noise that you've been hearing!

Majority Standard Bible
Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet have anointed him king at Gihon, and they have gone up from there with rejoicing that rings out in the city. That is the noise you hear.

NET Bible
Then Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet anointed him king in Gihon. They went up from there rejoicing, and the city is in an uproar. That is the sound you hear.

New Heart English Bible
Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet have anointed him king in Gihon. They have come up from there rejoicing, so that the city rang again. This is the noise that you have heard.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet have anointed him king in Gihon: and they have come from thence rejoicing, so that the city resounded. This is the noise that ye have heard.

World English Bible
Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet have anointed him king in Gihon. They have come up from there rejoicing, so that the city rang again. This is the noise that you have heard.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and they anoint him—Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet—for king in Gihon, and have come up there rejoicing, and the city is moved; it [is] the noise that you have heard.

Young's Literal Translation
and they anoint him -- Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet -- for king in Gihon, and are come up thence rejoicing, and the city is moved; it is the noise that ye have heard.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet will anoint him for king in Gihon: and they will go up from thence rejoicing, and the city will be put in motion: this the voice which ye heard.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Sadoc the priest, and Nathan the prophet have anointed him king in Gihon: and they are gone up from thence rejoicing, so that the city rang again: this is the noise that you have heard.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And Zadok, the priest, and Nathan, the prophet, have anointed him king, at Gihon. And they are ascending from there, rejoicing, and so the city resounds. This is the noise that you have heard.

New American Bible
Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet anointed him king at Gihon, and they went up from there rejoicing, so that the city is in an uproar. That is the noise you hear.

New Revised Standard Version
the priest Zadok and the prophet Nathan have anointed him king at Gihon; and they have gone up from there rejoicing, so that the city is in an uproar. This is the noise that you heard.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet have anointed him king in Shilokha; and they are come up from there rejoicing, so that the whole city is rejoicing. This is the noise that you have heard.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Tsadoq the Priest and Nathan the Prophet anointed him there that he would be King in Shilukha, and they came up from there rejoicing, and all the city rejoices. That is the sound that you hear.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet have anointed him king in Gihon; and they are come up from thence rejoicing, so that the city is in an uproar. This is the noise that ye have heard.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and Sadoc the priest and Nathan the prophet have anointed him in Gion, and have gone up thence rejoicing, and the city resounded: this is the sound which ye have heard.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Adonijah Learns of Solomon's Kingship
44And with Solomon, the king has sent Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada, along with the Cherethites and Pelethites, and they have set him on the king’s mule. 45Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet have anointed him king at Gihon, and they have gone up from there with rejoicing that rings out in the city. That is the noise you hear. 46Moreover, Solomon has taken his seat on the royal throne.…

Cross References
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.

1 Kings 2:12
So Solomon sat on the throne of his father David, and his kingdom was firmly established.

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.

2 Samuel 5:3
So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where King David made with them a covenant before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel.

2 Kings 11:12
Then Jehoiada brought out the king’s son, put the crown on him, presented him with the Testimony, and proclaimed him king. They anointed him, and the people clapped their hands and declared, “Long live the king!”

1 Samuel 10:1
Then Samuel took a flask of oil, poured it on Saul’s head, kissed him, and said, “Has not the LORD anointed you ruler over His inheritance?

2 Samuel 2:4
Then the men of Judah came to Hebron, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, “It was the men of Jabesh-gilead who buried Saul.”

2 Samuel 12:24-25
Then David comforted his wife Bathsheba, and he went to her and lay with her. So she gave birth to a son, and they named him Solomon. Now the LORD loved the child / and sent word through Nathan the prophet to name him Jedidiah because the LORD loved him.

1 Chronicles 23:1
When David was old and full of years, he installed his son Solomon as king over Israel.

1 Chronicles 28:5
And of all my sons—for the LORD has given me many sons—He has chosen Solomon my son to sit on the throne of the kingdom of the LORD over Israel.

Matthew 21:9
The crowds that went ahead of Him and those that followed were shouting: “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest!”

Mark 11:9-10
The ones who went ahead and those who followed were shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” / “Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David!” “Hosanna in the highest!”

Luke 19:38
“Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”

John 12:13
They took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the King of Israel!”

Acts 2:30
But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that He would place one of his descendants on his throne.


Treasury of Scripture

And Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet have anointed him king in Gihon: and they are come up from there rejoicing, so that the city rang again. This is the noise that you have heard.

the city

1 Kings 1:40
And all the people came up after him, and the people piped with pipes, and rejoiced with great joy, so that the earth rent with the sound of them.

1 Samuel 4:5
And when the ark of the covenant of the LORD came into the camp, all Israel shouted with a great shout, so that the earth rang again.

Ezra 3:13
So that the people could not discern the noise of the shout of joy from the noise of the weeping of the people: for the people shouted with a loud shout, and the noise was heard afar off.

This is

1 Kings 14:6
And it was so, when Ahijah heard the sound of her feet, as she came in at the door, that he said, Come in, thou wife of Jeroboam; why feignest thou thyself to be another? for I am sent to thee with heavy tidings.

Daniel 5:26-28
This is the interpretation of the thing: MENE; God hath numbered thy kingdom, and finished it…

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1 Kings 1
1. Abishag cherishes David in his extreme age
5. 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 and Nathan the prophet
Zadok and Nathan were key figures in the establishment of Solomon's reign. Zadok, a descendant of Aaron, was a high priest, symbolizing the religious authority and continuity of the priesthood. Nathan, a prophet, represents the voice of God and divine approval. Their involvement underscores the legitimacy of Solomon's kingship, as both religious and prophetic endorsements were crucial in ancient Israel. This partnership between priest and prophet reflects the dual roles of spiritual leadership and divine guidance in Israel's governance.

have anointed him king at Gihon
Gihon was a significant water source near Jerusalem, often associated with life and blessing. Anointing at Gihon symbolizes the life-giving and sustaining power of God over the new king. Anointing with oil was a sacred act, signifying the setting apart of an individual for divine service. This act at Gihon connects Solomon's kingship with God's provision and blessing. The anointing also prefigures the anointing of Jesus Christ, the ultimate King, who is often referred to as the Anointed One or Messiah.

and they have gone up from there with rejoicing
The ascent from Gihon with rejoicing indicates public celebration and acceptance of Solomon's kingship. This joy reflects the people's relief and hope for a stable and prosperous reign. In biblical terms, rejoicing often accompanies divine favor and fulfillment of God's promises. The communal aspect of this celebration highlights the unity and support for Solomon, contrasting with the earlier attempt by Adonijah to seize the throne.

that rings out in the city
The noise of rejoicing ringing out in the city signifies widespread acknowledgment and approval of Solomon's anointing. The city, likely Jerusalem, serves as the political and spiritual center of Israel, and the public celebration there underscores the importance of Solomon's legitimate rule. This public acclamation can be seen as a fulfillment of God's promise to David regarding his descendants and the establishment of his kingdom.

That is the noise you hear
This phrase addresses the immediate context of the narrative, where Adonijah and his supporters hear the commotion and realize their plans have been thwarted. The noise serves as a divine signal of the rightful king's anointing and the failure of any opposition. It emphasizes the theme of God's sovereignty and the futility of human schemes against His will. This moment foreshadows the ultimate triumph of God's chosen leaders, culminating in the reign of Christ, whose kingdom will be established with divine authority and joy.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Zadok the Priest
A 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. Nathan the Prophet
A trusted advisor and prophet to King David, Nathan was instrumental in ensuring Solomon's succession, reflecting God's will and prophetic guidance.

3. Solomon
The son of David and Bathsheba, Solomon was chosen by God to succeed David as king, marking the beginning of a reign known for wisdom and prosperity.

4. Gihon
A significant location near Jerusalem, Gihon was the site of Solomon's anointing, symbolizing a public and divinely sanctioned transition of power.

5. The City in Uproar
The public celebration and noise in Jerusalem reflect the people's acceptance and joy over Solomon's anointing, indicating a unified support for the new king.
Teaching Points
Divine Appointment
Recognize that leadership and authority are ultimately established by God. Just as Solomon was chosen and anointed, we should seek God's guidance in our roles and responsibilities.

Role of Prophets and Priests
Understand the importance of spiritual leaders in guiding and affirming God's will. Zadok and Nathan's roles remind us to value and heed godly counsel.

Public Affirmation
The rejoicing of the city signifies the importance of community support in leadership. In our lives, we should strive to build consensus and unity in our endeavors.

Fulfillment of Promises
Trust in God's faithfulness to fulfill His promises. Solomon's anointing is a testament to God's unwavering commitment to His word.

Joy in God's Plan
The uproar of joy in Jerusalem encourages us to celebrate and find joy in God's plans and purposes, even amidst transitions and changes.Verse 45. - And Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet have anointed him king in Gihon: and they are come up from thence rejoicing, so that the city [קִרְיָה same word as in ver. 41. Elsewhere almost exclusively found in poetry] rang again [rather, "is in commotion." Same expression in ver. 41 and Ruth 1:19, where it is translated, "the city was moved"]. This is the noise [Hebrews voice] that ye have heard.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Zadok
צָד֣וֹק (ṣā·ḏō·wq)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6659: Zadok -- the name of several Israelites

the priest
הַכֹּהֵ֣ן (hak·kō·hên)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3548: Priest

and Nathan
וְנָתָן֩ (wə·nā·ṯān)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5416: Nathan -- the name of a number of Israelites

the prophet
הַנָּבִ֨יא (han·nā·ḇî)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5030: A spokesman, speaker, prophet

have anointed
וַיִּמְשְׁח֣וּ (way·yim·šə·ḥū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 4886: To rub with oil, to anoint, to consecrate, to paint

him king
לְמֶ֜לֶךְ (lə·me·leḵ)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4428: A king

at Gihon,
בְּגִח֗וֹן (bə·ḡi·ḥō·wn)
Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1521: Gihon -- 'a bursting forth', one of the rivers of Eden, also a spring near Jerusalem

and they have gone up
וַיַּעֲל֤וּ (way·ya·‘ă·lū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively

from there
מִשָּׁם֙ (miš·šām)
Preposition-m | Adverb
Strong's 8033: There, then, thither

with rejoicing
שְׂמֵחִ֔ים (śə·mê·ḥîm)
Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 8056: Glad, joyful, merry

that rings out
וַתֵּהֹ֖ם (wat·tê·hōm)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 1949: To make an uproar, agitate greatly

in the city.
הַקִּרְיָ֑ה (haq·qir·yāh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 7151: A town, city

That is
ה֥וּא (hū)
Pronoun - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

the noise
הַקּ֖וֹל (haq·qō·wl)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6963: A voice, sound

you hear.
שְׁמַעְתֶּֽם׃ (šə·ma‘·tem)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine plural
Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently


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