| I Chronicles 29:24
| And all the princes, and men of power, and all the sons of king David gave their hand, and were subject to Solomon, the king.
| Gave. Hebrew, "placed their hands upon Solomon." Septuagint, "were subject to him." (Calmet) --- The latter words in the Vulgate explain the meaning of the ceremony. (Menochius) --- It seems to have been similar to that used when Abraham required an oath of his servant, Genesis 24:2. Vassals placed their hands within those of their Lord, under whom they hold lands; (Calmet) and the descendants of the Germans testify their submission, by putting their hands between a person's knees. --- The nobles took the oath of fidelity to Solomon, by some such method. (Calmet)
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