Yesterday we visited Ir David in the ancient City of David. This area includes a number of excavated structures plus a walk through Hezekiah’s Tunnel and a visit to the Pool of Siloam.
Solomon’s coronation is one of many biblical stories that occurred in this area. Though Solomon was known as a “Man of Peace” his reign began with a high-stakes plot from within the royal house. David’s then-oldest son, Adonijah, worked with Joab and a number of other officials to seize the throne before the aged, isolated, bed-ridden David could finalize his plans for the young Solomon’s succession.
Looking south along the eastern slope of the ancient City of David (Jerusalem). En-rogel, the site of Adonijah’s celebratory feast, is in the distant valley below the hill. Solomon was coronated by the Gihon spring, down the slope around the buildings in the lower left of the photo. (Photo by Luke Chandler)
The story is found in 1 Kings 1. The short video below summarizes the story and shows where it all happened.
I live in Temple Terrace, Florida, with my lovely wife Melanie and our four children. I have worked with the North Terrace Church of Christ since May of 2006. I am active in English and Spanish language gospel work and participate in archaeological excavations in Israel. I also lead group tours to Europe and the Bible Lands. Visit my site www.LukeChandlerTours.com to learn about upcoming trips.
Solomon’s Coronation was a Political Thriller
Yesterday we visited Ir David in the ancient City of David. This area includes a number of excavated structures plus a walk through Hezekiah’s Tunnel and a visit to the Pool of Siloam.
Solomon’s coronation is one of many biblical stories that occurred in this area. Though Solomon was known as a “Man of Peace” his reign began with a high-stakes plot from within the royal house. David’s then-oldest son, Adonijah, worked with Joab and a number of other officials to seize the throne before the aged, isolated, bed-ridden David could finalize his plans for the young Solomon’s succession.
Looking south along the eastern slope of the ancient City of David (Jerusalem). En-rogel, the site of Adonijah’s celebratory feast, is in the distant valley below the hill. Solomon was coronated by the Gihon spring, down the slope around the buildings in the lower left of the photo. (Photo by Luke Chandler)
The story is found in 1 Kings 1. The short video below summarizes the story and shows where it all happened.
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I live in Temple Terrace, Florida, with my lovely wife Melanie and our four children. I have worked with the North Terrace Church of Christ since May of 2006. I am active in English and Spanish language gospel work and participate in archaeological excavations in Israel. I also lead group tours to Europe and the Bible Lands. Visit my site www.LukeChandlerTours.com to learn about upcoming trips.