The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-07-10
LESSON FOR JULY II
SOLOMON AMOUNTED KING.


heart and a willing nind. Chron. 2S:s.
THE king is dead; long live the
king" Old and decrepit at seventy
years of age, a successor must soon
take the shepherd kings seat OF
power.
David's record is a wonderful one |
as an empire builder, an organizer and
an accumulation of wealth. Read care |
fully Chron. 1928. Three characters
are the most outstanding for our con-
sideration in this lesson.
I. David. (a) He had to make a
selection wv. 20, 20 but God used Da-
vid to make his own choice OF Solo
mon. Jedidiah, "the beloved Of Jeho-
vah," q Sam. 1929, was he whom
Jehovah desired to sit upon the throne.
OBJ David had a promise he must
needs fulfill wv. II, 30). While his
second son, who sought to usurp MS
throne, is engaged with his fellow con-
spirators (vv. 9, Al in feasting ana
rejoicing in their supposedly easy VIC
tory over the aged father. David raj
lies and gives direction for the public
proclamation of Solomon as king,
thereby redeeming his promise. Many
professed Christians treat their prom
ises far too lightly. Bath-sheba en-
boldened by her need ". 16) enters
the kings chamber where now another
ministers in her stead, and lays the
facts of Adonijah's rebellion before
David, concluding her petition with the
dramatic words of verse twenty. Bath
sheba's petition is REINFORCED by the
words of David's mentor, Nathan (vv.
%, 27). Turning again to Bath-sheba
David emphatically reiterates his de-
termination to carry out to the full
Gods commandments relative to his
successor. Even in the hour OF his de-
parture David remembers that 1t Is
Jehovah that hath redeemed my soul
out of all distress" ". 29). (c) David
then gives careful command relative
to the public proclamation OF the new
king wv. 80, 35). Calling to his help
his trusted and tried friends, Zadok
the priest, Nathan the prophet (see 2
Sam. 1924, 25) and Benaiah the SOL
der q Chron, 11:22-25), he directs
them to place Solomon upon his own
mule ". 33) and take him to Gihon
there to be anointed and proclaimed
king in David's stead. Contrast Da-
vids scrupulous obedience regarding
the use Of horses (Deut. 17:16) with
that of Absalom e Sam. 15:D and
Adonijah ". 81. Note also 1t was the
priest and the prophet alone who were
to anoint the king ". 3D. In this we
see q parable Of the establishment OF
the everlasting kingdom Of righteous.
ness by the Prince Of Peace and not
by means, or use. of the sword.
This amounting was q symbol OF
dedication to God CLev. 8:19-12) and
the oil of our amounting by the Holy
Spirit which il all essential and sui
hcient for the subjects Of his king
dom duke 24:49, Acts 1859. But AZ
these were only outward form and
symbol, they must petition Jehovah te
keep the new king ". 3D. (d) Davit
took no chances but steps aside fully
while he yet lived. that all question o.
Solomon's right should be removed
". 35). Solomon had the added Sc
curity in that he had been appointed
also by Jehovah to be q prince owe
Israel and Judah. 1t was Benaiah thu
soldier who, true to his training. re
ported to the king the execution o
his orders and swears fealty to his sue
cessor, at the same time intercedini
for Jehovah's blessing upon Solomon.
u. Solomon. (a) God-chosen. {
Chron. 1855; 29:D. Solomon was tn
frst son of David and Bath-sheba afte
their legal marriage. His name mean
Peaceful" (see l Chron. 22:9 an
may suggest the fact that David ha
found the peace of forgiveness. SolC
mon inherited the strength Of David
maturity and Christening also. an
, through his mother, the wisdom 9
Ahithophel, whose advice was as II
man had inquired at the oracle Of God
e. Sam. 1929. (b) He was chosen b
cause of intercession (ch. lid. Tn
standing of the Christian is what II
In the sight of God because of one VIII
Intercedes on our behalf John IL
(c) He was chosen in the midst Of col
troversy and as against antagonist
". o.. So the Christian, chosen b,
fore the foundation Of the world
Christ, also has great opposition an
q dangerous antagonist and, like Sol
mon, he is secure in spite of the O.
saults of the evil one q Cor. 10:1
Jude 2D. (d) Solomon was chose
for q definite work Il Chron. 28:10
The sad spectacle presented today
to see SO many professed Christian
who seem to have no sense Of respo
sibility much less an appreciation ,
their privileges in Christ Jesus. 4
Solomon was promised help Il Chro
2S:9) SO are we and according to eac
days duty so shall thy strength be
81 can do all things through Chri
which Strengthened me" phil. 4:1S
The people w. 40) accepted Solomo
born to the purple" as one worth
the position. We are chosen to
kings and priests unto God" to
saints because God has chosen US I"
the beloved" This is a great hon
q Cor. 1:2-6:2), all that is required
the gift of our heart.
III. Adonijah. (al He was sells
- lected king ". 81 and as such lack
not only the approval of God but d