And did eat and drink before the LORD on that day with great gladness. And they made Solomon the son of David king the second time, and anointed [him] unto the LORD [to be] the chief governor, and Zadok [to be] priest.

Ver. 22. And did eat and drink before the Lord.] So should we in all our feasts and merry meetings: to feed without fear is a foul fault.

With great gladness.] For they had also that continual feast of a good conscience. Pro 15:15

And they made Solomon … king the second time.] For the first time 1Ki 1:38-39 it was done hastily, suddenly, and in a manner tumultuarily, by reason of Adonijah's sedition; but this here was done with good respite and great solemnity, but whether before or after David's death is questionable.

And Zadok to be priest.] Abiathar being deposed, and the house of Eli cashiered, as that man of God had foretold. 1Sa 2:27-36

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