Then they designated Solomon, David’s son, as king a second time; 3 before the Lord they anointed him as ruler and Zadok as priest. 29:23 Solomon sat on the Lord’s throne as king in place of his father David; he was successful and all Israel was loyal to him. 4 29:24 All the officers and warriors, as well as all of King David’s sons, pledged their allegiance to King Solomon. 5
1 tn Heb “they ate and drank.”
2 tn Heb “with great joy.”
3 sn See 1 Chr 23:1, where David had previously designated Solomon as king over Israel.
4 tn Heb “listened to him.”
5 tn Heb “placed a hand under Solomon the king.”