the anointing of solomon cornelis de vos (c. 1630). according 1 kings 1:39, solomon anointed zadok.
according first book of kings, when david old, not warm . sought beautiful young woman throughout territory of israel, , found abishag shunamite, , brought king. young woman beautiful, , of service king , attended him, king knew not.
while david in state, court factions maneuvering power. david s heir apparent, adonijah, acted have himself declared king, outmaneuvered bathsheba , prophet nathan, convinced david proclaim solomon king according earlier promise (not recorded elsewhere in biblical narrative), despite solomon being younger brothers.
solomon, instructed david, began reign extensive purge, including father s chief general, joab, among others, , further consolidated position appointing friends throughout administration, including in religious positions in civic , military posts.
solomon expanded military strength, cavalry , chariot arms. founded numerous colonies, of doubled trading posts , military outposts.
trade relationships focus of administration. in particular continued father s profitable relationship phoenician king hiram of tyre (see wealth below); sent out joint expeditions lands of tarshish , ophir engage in trade of luxury products, importing gold, silver, sandalwood, pearls, ivory, apes , peacocks. solomon considered wealthy of israelite kings named in bible.
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