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1 Kings 1:5-10
Lexham English Bible

Adonijah Seeks David’s Throne

5 Now Adonijah the son of Haggith was exalting himself, saying, “I will be king,” so he prepared for himself a chariot and horsemen and fifty men running before him. 6 His father did not rebuke him at any time[a] by saying, “Why did you do so?” Now he was also very handsome of appearance; she had borne him after Absalom.[b] 7 He conferred[c] with Joab the son of Zeruiah and with Abiathar the priest, and they supported Adonijah.[d] 8 But Zadok the priest, Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, Nathan the prophet, Shimei, Rei, and the mighty warriors were David’s; they were not with Adonijah.

9 And Adonijah sacrificed sheep, oxen, and fattened animals near the stone of Zoheleth, which is beside En Rogel. He invited all of his brothers, the sons of the king, and all the men of Judah, the servants of the king. 10 But he did not invite Nathan the prophet or Benaiah or the mighty warriors or Solomon his brother.

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  1. 1 Kings 1:6 Literally “from his days”
  2. 1 Kings 1:6 “She” refers to Haggith bearing Adonijah; Absalom’s mother was Maacah
  3. 1 Kings 1:7 Literally “And there were his words”
  4. 1 Kings 1:7 Literally “they helped after Adonijah”
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1 Kings 1:5-10
Holman Christian Standard Bible

Adonijah’s Bid for Power

5 Adonijah son of Haggith(A) kept exalting himself, saying, “I will be king!” He prepared chariots, cavalry, and 50 men to run ahead of him.[a](B) 6 But his father had never once reprimanded[b](C) him by saying, “Why do you act this way?”(D) In addition, he was quite handsome(E) and was born after Absalom.(F) 7 He conspired[c] with Joab son of Zeruiah(G) and with Abiathar the priest.(H) They supported(I) Adonijah, 8 but Zadok the priest,(J) Benaiah son of Jehoiada,(K) Nathan the prophet,(L) Shimei,(M) Rei, and David’s warriors(N) did not side with Adonijah.

9 Adonijah sacrificed sheep, oxen, and fattened cattle near the stone of Zoheleth, which is next to En-rogel.(O) He invited all his royal brothers and all the men of Judah, the servants of the king,(P) 10 but he did not invite Nathan the prophet, Benaiah, the warriors, or his brother Solomon.(Q)

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Kings 1:5 Heralds announcing his procession
  2. 1 Kings 1:6 Or grieved
  3. 1 Kings 1:7 Lit His words were
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