Solomon’s Succession

Overview

• Testament: Old
• Book: 1 Kings
• Chapters: 1 Kings 1-2
• Summary: Adonijah attempts to seize the throne, but David’s promise is publicly secured as Solomon is anointed at Gihon.

Details

The opening of 1 Kings is a tense royal transition. Nathan and Bathsheba move decisively, Zadok anoints Solomon, and the rival gathering at En-rogel collapses. Chapter 2 then shows Solomon consolidating the kingdom by dealing with lingering threats.

Key People Involved

• Solomon
• David
• Adonijah
• Bathsheba
• Nathan
• Zadok
• Abiathar
• Benaiah

Key Places

• Gihon
• En-rogel
• Jerusalem

Important Verses

“And Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet have anointed him king in Gihon.” - 1 Kings 1:45

Cross-References

• 1 Kings
• 2 Samuel
• Solomon