Our theology should always culminate in doxology, God’s revealing in our reveling in Him.
In this brief passage (1 Chron 29:21-25) about Solomon’s second coronation (v 22), we see nothing of the earlier palace intrigue when Adonijah attempted to steal the crown from his brother, of Joab and Abiathar’s betrayal, or of Bathsheba’s awkward appeal to David in the presence of Abishag. This time Solomon’s vote of confidence is unanimous. Nothing is coerced. Notice the many references to the people responding “willingly” in the chapter (vv 6, 9, 14, 17). In celebration of the peaceful transition of power from David’s reign to Solomon’s, “they made sacrifices to the Lord and offered burnt offerings to the Lord on the next day: a thousand bulls, a thousand rams, a thousand lambs, with their drink offerings, and sacrifices in abundance for all Israel” (1 Chron 29:21). Remember that the sacrifices were burned up to the Lord, but through the peace offerings He also spread out a feast for the people. “So they ate and drank before the Lord with great gladness on that day” (v 22). “Then Solomon sat on the throne of the Lord as king instead of David his father, and prospered; and all Israel obeyed him. All the leaders and the mighty men, and also all the sons of King David, submitted themselves to King Solomon” (vv 23-24). On the throne of the Lord? Yes, God’s intention was not only to provide a temporal kingdom leading to Christ, but also to provide a graphic picture in Solomon of our Lord in kingdom glory. For the believer, every day is coronation day when we have the honor of submitting ourselves afresh to the Lord. This chorus appeals to us: “Crown Him forever, crown Him forever, Here in my heart, Lord, set up Thy throne; Have Thine own way, Lord, reigning each day, Lord, In royal fullness reign evermore!” (Anon).