1 Kings 1:34

“And let Zadok the priest, and Nathan the prophet, anoint him there king over Israel, etc.] For it might be done by either of them, as the unctions of Saul and David show: and blow ye the trumpet, and say, God save King Solomon; the blowing of the trumpet was to make it public; the proclamation of him as king was to be made by the sound of it, and the acclamation of the people was to express their concurrence with it, their loyal affection to the new king, and their hearty wishes for his health, prosperity, and long life.”

“anoint him--done only in the case of a new dynasty or disputed succession (see on Sa1 16:13; Sa2 2:1).”

“Anoint him - Inauguration into each of the three offices (those of prophet, priest, and king) typical of the Messiah or Anointed One, was by anointing with oil. Divine appointment had already instituted the rite in connection with the kingly office 2 Samuel 2:4; but after Solomon we have no express mention of the anointing of kings, except in the three cases of Jehu, Joash, and Jehoahaz 2Ki 9:6; 2 Kings 11:12; 2 Kings 23:30, who were all appointed irregularly. At the time of the captivity, kings, whose anointing has not been related in the historical books, still bear the title of “the anointed of the Lord.” Lamentations 4:20; Psalms 89:38, Psalms 89:51. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Anoint - As they used to do where there was any thing new or extraordinary in the succession. And this unction signified both the designation of the persons to the office, and the gifts and graces which were necessary for their office, and which, they, seeking them sincerely from God, might expect to receive. 3 Kings (1 Kings) 1:35”

“1:34 Solomon’s anointing followed established protocol in being administered by a prophet (see 1 Sam 16:1-13). • Priests also played significant roles in royal matters, and the populace would welcome Zadok’s blessing. David later confirmed Solomon’s kingship in a public ceremony (1 Chr 29:22).”

“Zadok: Kg1 19:16; Sa1 10:1, Sa1 16:3, Sa1 16:12, Sa1 16:13; Sa2 2:4, Sa2 5:3; Kg2 9:3, Kg2 9:6, Kg2 11:12; Ch2 23:11; Psa 45:7, Psa 89:20, Psa 89:36; Isa 45:1; Act 10:38; Co2 1:21, Co2 1:22 blow ye: Sa2 15:10; Kg2 9:13, Kg2 11:14; Psa 98:5-7 God: Kg1 1:25; Kg2 11:12 3 Kings (1 Kings) 1:35”

“The blowing of the trumpet and the cry "Long live the king" (cf. Sa1 10:24) were to serve as a solemn proclamation after the anointing had taken place. 3 Kings (1 Kings) 1:35”