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Day by Day Devotional - Year 2 of 5
Devotional: May 15th

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1 Kings 1:38-53

In accordance with David’s instructions, an entirely different ceremony is now to be held. Surrounded by the rejoicing of the faithful people, young Solomon ascends the throne of his father. How great a contrast with Adonijah! The new king does not take action on his own account: he is made to mount the royal mule; he is led to Gihon, where he is anointed by Zadok amidst general rejoicing.

However at En-rogel the feasting is over. An unusual and persistent hubbub is coming from the town. Joab, experienced in military matters, hears it first and is worried. At that moment Jonathan appears, bringing the news. As far as he is concerned it is good news, for David has remained his lord the king. But what a disaster for Adonijah and his guests! All his conspiracy collapses in a moment and the conspirators are scattered in confusion. In terror Adonijah, the usurper, grasps the horns of the altar, and implores the king’s pardon. A reprieve is granted to him; albeit the pride and wickedness of his heart have not been judged.

How foolish to stand in opposition to God and to His Anointed! Nevertheless it is what the Antichrist will soon be doing, but he will be destroyed in order to make way for Jesus Christ and His reign.

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