Matthew Poole and continuators on 1 Kings 2:27

27 So Solomon thrust out Abiathar from being priest unto the LORD ; that he might fulfil the word of the LORD , which he spake concerning the house of Eli ▪ in Shiloh.

Either from his Office; or, at least, from the Execution of his Office. For some think, that he was thrust from his Office before David's Death, when Zadok was formerly made Priest; i. e. High-priest, in his stead, 1 Chron. 29. 22. But that seems to be a mistake: for although that passage immediately follows the History of what was done in the time of David's Life and Health, when he was in a capacity of going into the Publick Congregation: yet it manifestly belongs to another time, and was done after it: for he there speaks of Solomon's being made King the second time, and he was made King but twice; once undoubtedly before this, 1 Chron. 23. 1. and again, 1 King. 1. 39. When David was Bedrid, and Adonijah's Usurpation made a second Unction necessary. And therefore what is said, 1 Chron. 29. 22. of Zadok's being made Priest, was done after Abiathar's Deposition, and upon that occasion.

For what hinders but Solemon might intend this not onely as a Punishment for his Treason, but also as a means to accomplish God's Word?

i. e. Concerning the Translation of the Priesthood from the House of Eli, and of Ithamar, unto that of Eleazar: which being threatned 80 years ago, is now Executed. So Divine Vengeance, though sometimes it be slow, is always sure.

Marginal references: 1 Sam. 2. 31. 35.