Thursday, June 21, 2012

1 Chr 29: 21-30

The balance of this chapter deals with the peace and harmony that pervades the land and the people. Sacrifices galore as the celebration continued. The Lord was with them throughout this occasion but it was not without incident. According to the commentary: One of David’s sons, Adonijah, had tried to make himself king of Israel. As soon as David found out, he called for Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet. He sent them to Gihon with his son Solomon. There they poured oil on Solomon’s head and they made him the king. And they declared to all the people that Solomon was the king of Israel. Then the people shouted, ‘We pray that King Solomon will have a long life!’ That was the first time that they made Solomon king (1 Kings chapter 1). This second time they again made Solomon the king of Israel. They knew that he was the LORD’s choice. So, they poured oil on him as their king. Also, they poured oil on Zadok to make him the chief priest. Zadok and Abiathar had been the chief priests. But now Zadok alone was the chief priest. This is and was to be according to the Lord's will. Interesting that not all was not on board, especially Adonijah. Still, the stage is set for the glory years of Israel.

Good day yesterday in Princeton and dinner-wise as well. I got  my car back from the shop and a lot poorer. Still great dinner at Bonefish with the family for Irene's birthday and a pretty easy ride down last night. Nice sweep by (versus against) the Metskis and hopefully the Slingbox issues are behind me when I get the power unit. Dinner out the next few nights and the weekend will be more cleaning than anything else. Still no complaints as the knee continues to heal.

Praise today: But you, O Lord, sit enthroned forever; your renown endures through all generations.  Psalms 102: 12

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