The bravest among Israel surround the king to highlight the glory and greatness of Solomon. These heroes guard the king on this special day. Nothing can happen to him, humanly speaking. He is the one anointed by God, who has also been given the task of ruling over God’s people. They travelled to Jerusalem in the night. The king had to be protected from all dangers. It is precisely at night that robbers and other criminals try to make their moves.
8 all of them wearing swords and expert in war, each with his sword at his thigh, against terror by night.