Verse (Click for Chapter) 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. Berean Literal Bible And Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet have anointed him king at Gihon, and they have gone up from there rejoicing, and the city rings out; it is the noise that you⁺ have heard. 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. Berean Annotated Bible Zadok (righteous) the priest and Nathan (giver) the prophet have anointed him king at Gihon (bursting forth), and they have gone up from there with rejoicing that rings out in the city. That is the noise you⁺ hear. 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! 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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleZadok 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. 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 Versionand 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. Berean Literal Bible And Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet have anointed him king at Gihon, and they have gone up from there rejoicing, and the city rings out; 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 BibleAnd 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 BibleAnd 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 1917And 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 Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet 1 Chronicles 29:22-25 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. / So Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king in place of his father David. He prospered, and all Israel obeyed him. / All the officials and mighty men, as well as all of King David’s sons, pledged their allegiance to King Solomon. … 2 Samuel 7:4-17 But that night the word of the LORD came to Nathan, saying, / “Go and tell My servant David that this is what the LORD says: Are you the one to build for Me a house to dwell in? / For I have not dwelt in a house from the day I brought the Israelites up out of Egypt until this day, but I have moved about with a tent as My dwelling. … 2 Samuel 15:24-29 Zadok was also there, and all the Levites with him were carrying the ark of the covenant of God. And they set down the ark of God, and Abiathar offered sacrifices until all the people had passed out of the city. / Then the king said to Zadok, “Return the ark of God to the city. If I find favor in the eyes of the LORD, He will bring me back and let me see both it and His dwelling place again. / But if He should say, ‘I do not delight in you,’ then here I am; let Him do to me whatever seems good to Him.” … have anointed him king at Gihon, 2 Chronicles 23:11 Then Jehoiada and his sons brought out the king’s son, put the crown on him, presented him with the Testimony, and proclaimed him king. They anointed him and shouted, “Long live the king!” 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 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? and they have gone up from there with rejoicing 2 Samuel 6:12-15 Now it was reported to King David, “The LORD has blessed the house of Obed-edom and all that belongs to him, because of the ark of God.” So David went and had the ark of God brought up from the house of Obed-edom into the City of David with rejoicing. / When those carrying the ark of the LORD had advanced six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a fattened calf. / And David, wearing a linen ephod, danced with all his might before the LORD, … 1 Chronicles 15:28 So all Israel brought up the ark of the covenant of the LORD with shouting, with the sounding of rams’ horns and trumpets, and with cymbals and the music of harps and lyres. 1 Samuel 11:15 So all the people went to Gilgal and confirmed Saul as king in the presence of the LORD. There they sacrificed peace offerings before the LORD, and Saul and all the Israelites rejoiced greatly. that rings out in the city. Nehemiah 12:43 On that day they offered great sacrifices, rejoicing because God had given them great joy. The women and children also rejoiced, so that the joy of Jerusalem was heard from afar. Ezra 3:13 The people could not distinguish the shouts of joy from the sound of weeping, because the people were making so much noise. And the sound was heard from afar. Esther 8:15 Mordecai went out from the presence of the king in royal garments of blue and white, with a large gold crown and a purple robe of fine linen. And the city of Susa shouted and rejoiced. That is the noise you hear. 2 Kings 11:13 When Athaliah heard the noise from the guards and the people, she went out to the people in the house of the LORD. 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!” 1 Samuel 4:13-14 When he arrived, there was Eli, sitting on his chair beside the road and watching, because his heart trembled for the ark of God. When the man entered the city to give a report, the whole city cried out. / Eli heard the outcry and asked, “Why this commotion?” So the man hurried over and reported to Eli. 1 Kings 2:12 So Solomon sat on the throne of his father David, and his kingdom was firmly established. 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… Jump to Previous Anoint Anointed Cheering City Ears Gihon Hear Heard Holy Joy Moved Nathan Noise Oil Priest Prophet Rang Rejoicing Resounded Resounds That's Thence Uproar ZadokJump to Next Anoint Anointed Cheering City Ears Gihon Hear Heard Holy Joy Moved Nathan Noise Oil Priest Prophet Rang Rejoicing Resounded Resounds That's Thence Uproar 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 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 and they have gone up from there with rejoicing that rings out in the city That is the noise you hear 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. 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 AppointmentRecognize 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. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Kings 1:45?2. How does 1 Kings 1:45 demonstrate God's sovereignty in leadership transitions? 3. What role does anointing play in confirming Solomon's kingship in 1 Kings 1:45? 4. How does Solomon's anointing connect to Jesus' kingship in the New Testament? 5. How can we discern God's chosen leaders in our communities today? 6. What lessons on obedience can we learn from Solomon's anointing in 1 Kings 1:45? 7. What is the significance of Solomon's anointing in 1 Kings 1:45 for biblical kingship? 8. How does 1 Kings 1:45 reflect God's sovereignty in choosing leaders? 9. Why was Solomon anointed at Gihon according to 1 Kings 1:45? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 1? 11. Does Nathan and Bathsheba's intervention (1 Kings 1:11-27) contradict earlier portrayals of divine appointment of kings in Israel? 12. Why does Solomon's succession in 1 Kings 1:28-40 ignore the usual primogeniture, given the elder sons who remained alive? 13. In 1 Kings 18:45, did rain immediately follow the contest in a way consistent with known weather patterns, or does this contradict natural observations? 14. How could Ahijah, who was nearly blind (1 Kings 14:4-5), immediately recognize Jeroboam's wife in disguise? What Does 1 Kings 1:45 Mean Zadok the priestZadok is the faithful high priest who carried the ark alongside Abiathar during Absalom’s revolt (2 Samuel 15:24-29). His lineage traces to Aaron, underscoring a legitimate priestly authority (2 Samuel 8:17). Here his presence signals that Solomon’s coronation is sanctioned by the covenant priesthood—an unbroken chain from Sinai to Jerusalem that God Himself established (Numbers 25:10-13). Nathan the prophet Nathan had earlier confronted David over sin (2 Samuel 12:1-14) and delivered God’s promise of an everlasting dynasty (2 Samuel 7:2-17). Standing with Zadok, he represents the prophetic voice that guards the throne under God’s oversight (1 Kings 1:11-14). Priest and prophet together show that spiritual leadership is unified behind Solomon, fulfilling Deuteronomy’s requirement that matters be confirmed by two witnesses (Deuteronomy 19:15). Have anointed him king Anointing with oil publicly signals God’s choice and empowering, as seen when Samuel anointed Saul (1 Samuel 10:1) and David (1 Samuel 16:13). By repeating the act for Solomon (1 Kings 1:39), priest and prophet declare that the monarchy continues by divine appointment, not political maneuvering. Psalm 89:20 echoes, “I have found My servant David; with My sacred oil I have anointed him.” At Gihon Gihon, a spring on Jerusalem’s eastern slope (1 Kings 1:33, 38), lay outside Adonijah’s self-styled coronation at En-rogel. Choosing Gihon affirms David’s directive and symbolizes fresh, life-giving water—God’s provision that sustains the city (2 Chronicles 32:30). It also avoids the pollution of rebellion by separating Solomon’s ceremony from Adonijah’s gathering. They have gone up from there “Gone up” pictures the ascent from the valley to the throne, mirroring Israel’s recurring pattern of moving from humbling valleys to God-ordained heights (Psalm 24:3). Solomon’s procession follows David’s instructions (1 Kings 1:35), demonstrating obedience before enthronement. With rejoicing that rings out in the city The people’s exuberant shouts (1 Kings 1:40) echo earlier celebrations—like Israel rejoicing when the ark entered Jerusalem (2 Samuel 6:15) and Judah welcoming David as king (1 Chronicles 12:40). Such communal joy confirms broad acceptance that Solomon, not Adonijah, is the rightful ruler. That is the noise you hear The uproar reaches Adonijah’s feast (1 Kings 1:41), exposing the emptiness of his self-promotion and contrasting true, Spirit-filled celebration with flesh-driven ambition (Proverbs 21:30). As in 1 Samuel 4:5-6, noise in the city signals a pivotal divine act that cannot be ignored. summary 1 Kings 1:45 shows priest and prophet uniting to anoint Solomon at Gihon, validating his kingship by God’s law and promise. The upward procession and citywide rejoicing display public confirmation of God’s choice, while the noise that reaches Adonijah underscores that human schemes collapse when the Lord establishes His king. 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 Zadokצָד֣וֹק (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 Links 1 Kings 1:45 NIV1 Kings 1:45 NLT 1 Kings 1:45 ESV 1 Kings 1:45 NASB 1 Kings 1:45 KJV 1 Kings 1:45 BibleApps.com 1 Kings 1:45 Biblia Paralela 1 Kings 1:45 Chinese Bible 1 Kings 1:45 French Bible 1 Kings 1:45 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Kings 1:45 And Zadok the priest and Nathan (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) |
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