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#32-53 The people expressed great joy and satisfaction in the
elevation of Solomon. Every true Israelite rejoices in the
exaltation of the Son of David. Combinations formed upon evil
principles will soon be dissolved, when self-interest calls
another way. How can those who do evil deeds expect to have good
tidings? Adonijah had despised Solomon, but soon dreaded him. We
see here, as in a glass, Jesus, the Son of David and the Son of
God, exalted to the throne of glory, notwithstanding all his
enemies. His kingdom is far greater than that of his father
David, and therein all the true people of God cordially rejoice.
The prosperity of his cause is vexation and terror to his
enemies. No horns of the altar, nor forms of godliness, nor
pretences to religion, can profit those who will not submit to
His authority, and accept of his salvation; and if their
submission be hypocritical, they shall perish without remedy.
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* David's dying charge to Solomon. (1-4) David's charge as to
Joab and others. (5-11) Solomon reigns, Adonijah aspiring to the
throne is put to death. (12-25) Abiathar banished, Joab put to
death. (26-34) Shimei is put to death. (35-46)
#1-4 David's charge to Solomon is, to keep the charge of the
Lord. The authority of a dying father is much, but nothing to
that of a living God. God promised David that the Messiah should
come from his descendants, and that promise was absolute; but
the promise, that there should not fail of them a man on the
throne of Israel, was conditional; if he walks before God in
sincerity, with zeal and resolution: in order hereunto, he must
take heed to his way.
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#5-11 These dying counsels concerning Joab and Shimei, did not
come from personal anger, but for the security of Solomon's
throne, which was the cause of god and Israel. It is evident
Joab did not repent of the murders he had committed, but would
readily repeat them to carry any purpose; though long reprieved,
he shall be reckoned with at last. Time does not wear out the
guilt of any sin, particularly of murder. Concerning Shimei,
Hold him not guiltless; do not think him any true friend to
thee, or thy government, or fit to be trusted; he has no less
malice now than he had then. David's dying sentiments are
recorded, as delivered under the influence of the Holy Ghost,
#2Sa 23:1-7|. The Lord discovered to him the offices and the
salvation of that glorious personage, the Messiah, whose coming
he then foretold, and from whom he derived all his comforts and
expectations. That passage gives a decided proof that David died
under the influence of the Holy Ghost, in the exercise of faith
and hope.
16740
#12-25 Solomon received Bathsheba with all the respect that was
owing to a mother; but let none be asked for that which they
ought not to grant. It ill becomes a good man to prefer a bad
request, or to appear in a bad cause. According to eastern
customs it was plain that Adonijah sought to be king, by his
asking for Abishag as his wife, and Solomon could not be safe
while he lived. Ambitious, turbulent spirits commonly prepare
death for themselves. Many a head has been lost by catching at a
crown.