Bible Strands
1 Chronicles 29:24
All the officials and mighty men, as well as all of King David’s sons, pledged their allegiance to King Solomon.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — David concludes his temple preparations and addresses the assembled leadership and his own sons as Solomon assumes the throne.
The words — The text highlights כָּל־ (kol, "all") and בְּנֵי (bene, "sons") to mark the complete group transferring allegiance from David to Solomon.
The thread — The transfer of authority echoes the oath gestures in Genesis 24:2 and Genesis 47:29, where servants and family members secure patriarchal promises, and stands in contrast to the fearful flight in 1 Kings 1:50.
Why it lands — The verse requires readers to note that legitimate succession depends on the explicit consent of both political elites and royal kin.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And all the princes, and the mighty men, and all the sons likewise of king David, submitted themselves unto Solomon the king.
Cross-references
- Genesis 24:2 So Abraham instructed the chief servant of his household, who managed all he owned, “Place your hand under my thigh,
- Genesis 47:29 When the time drew near for Israel to die, he called his son Joseph and said to him, “If I have found favor in your eyes, put your hand under my thigh and promise to show me kindness and faithfulness. Do not bury me in Egypt,
- 1 Kings 1:50 But Adonijah, in fear of Solomon, got up and went to take hold of the horns of the altar.
- 1 Kings 2:24 And now, as surely as the LORD lives—the One who established me, who set me on the throne of my father David, and who founded for me a dynasty as He promised—surely Adonijah shall be put to death today!”
- 1 Chronicles 2:3 The sons of Judah: Er, Onan, and Shelah. These three were born to him by Bath-shua the Canaanite. Er, Judah’s firstborn, was wicked in the sight of the LORD. So the LORD put him to death.
- 1 Chronicles 22:17 Then David ordered all the leaders of Israel to help his son Solomon:
- 1 Chronicles 28:21 The divisions of the priests and Levites are ready for all the service of the house of God, and every willing man of every skill will be at your disposal for the work. The officials and all the people are fully at your command.”
- 2 Chronicles 30:8 Now do not stiffen your necks as your fathers did. Submit to the LORD and come to His sanctuary, which He has consecrated forever. Serve the LORD your God, so that His fierce anger will turn away from you.
- Ezekiel 17:18 He despised the oath by breaking the covenant. Seeing that he gave his hand in pledge yet did all these things, he will not escape!’