Category: 1 Kings

This chapter also contains the death of David, and the establishment of Solomon’s reign/kingdom. “Moreover, you also know what Joab the son of Zeruiah did to me, how he dealt with the two commanders of the armies of Israel… Act therefore according to your wisdom, but do not let his gray head go down to…

This chapter takes place shortly before David’s death. It fills in details around Solomon’s anointing as king, including another of David’s sons, Adonijah, proclaiming himself king. “Now Adonijah… exalted himself, saying, ‘I will be king.’ He was also a very handsome man, and he was born next after Absalom. He conferred with Joab the son…