In this chapter we have David setting and Solomon at the same time rising. I. The conclusion of David’s reign with his life. 1. The charge he gives to Solomon upon his death-bed, in general, to serve God , in particular, concerning Joab, Barzillai, and Shimei, 1 Kings 2:5–9. 2.

David, that great and good man, is here a dying man , and a dead man, 1 Kings 2:10. It is well there is another life after this, for death stains all the glory of this, and lays it in the dust. We have here, I.

Here is, I. Solomon’s accession to the throne, 1 Kings 2:12. He came to it much more easily and peaceably than David did, and much sooner saw his government established. It is happy for a kingdom when the end of one good reign is the beginning of another, as it was here. II.

Abiathar and Joab were both aiding and abetting in Adonijah’s rebellious attempt, and it is probable were at the bottom of this new motion made of Adonijah for Abishag, and it should seem Solomon knew it, 1 Kings 2:22.

Here is, I. The preferment of Benaiah and Zadok, two faithful friends to Solomon and his government, 1 Kings 2:35. Joab being put to death, Benaiah was advanced to be general of the forces in his room, and, Abiathar being deposed, Zadok was made high priest in his room, and therein was fulfilled…