Matthew Poole and continuators on 1 Kings 2:15

15 And he said, Thou knowest that the kingdom was mine , and that▪ all Israel set their faces on me, that I should reign : howbeit, the kingdom is turned about , and is become my brothers: for it was his from the LORD .

Both by Birthright, and by actual Inauguration. It seems he could not yet forget his pretence to the Crown, no[illegible: 1+ letters] his ambition for it, but continues his claim: Which, it seems, Solomon did apprehend and resent, though Bathsheba did not; the Wives and Concubines of the late King being reputed to appertain to the Successor. See 2 Sam. 12. 8.

They looked upon me as their King, and David's Successor, expecting that David should confirm my Election.

Translated from me to him by the vicissitude of human affairs, and the changeable humour of the people.

Either, First, By Gods Providence so disposing David's mind, and the Peoples hearts. Or rather, Secondly, By Gods appointment and particular designation, wherein he would seem to acquiesce. Which he mentions, not that he made any Conscience of it, or had any regard to it; but onely that by this pretence he might deceive both her and Solomon, as if he were far from any design of Usurping the Kingdom.

Marginal references: 1 [illegible: 1 word] and 2[illegible: 1+ letters]. 5.