Read: 1 Kings. 1-2; Ps. 37, 71, 94
The rise of Solomon to power is the rise of Jesus to reign in the last days. His adversary was of his own household and an older brother, Adonijah. He is the picture of Satan, the Anti-christ that will raise his head to take the kingdom from Jesus. Adonijah’s name means worshipper which is what Satan was in heaven before he fell. When he can’t have the kingdom, he goes for the bride - Abishag. Satan has always wanted the adoration of the bride of Christ and he has done everything to pervert the church and turn their attention to worshipping him. These last enemies that Solomon must deal with: Joab, Abiathar are pictures of the false prophet and the beast of Revelations who aid the Anti-christ in his efforts to usurp the kingdom.
I have to wonder if Shimei, who was on house arrest for cursing David doesnt’ stand for “death” since death will be the last enemy that Jesus defeats. It was after all these men were killed that Solomon’s kingdom was established and Solomon’s kingdom is a type of the last millennium, the 7th day.
David’s psalms coordinate with what is going on. In Psalm 37 he is encouraging us not to worry when we see the wicked prospering because they will be judged in the end and it will not go well for them. But, the meek will inherit the earth!
Psalm 71 is David’s prayer before he dies. He wants to see his enemies defeated and his kingdom increasing.
In Psalm 94, David seems to be contemplating his life and he knows that God has been his defense and his refuge. He knows that one day, the Lord shall put an end to wickedness.
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