1 Kings 1:18

Translations

Modern

But now, behold, Adonijah has become king, and you, my lord the king, do not know it.

Traditional

And now, behold, Adonijah reigneth; and now, my lord the king, thou knowest it not:

Literal

And now, behold, Adonijah has become king. And, my lord the king, you do not know about it.

Latin

Et ecce nunc Adonias regnat, te, domine mi rex, ignorante.

Original

Hebrew

English

But now, behold, Adonijah has become king, and you, my lord the king, do not know it.

Notes

1 Kings 1:1–2:12

The book of 1 Kings begins with the Lord's promise to David (see 2 Samuel 7:11–16). Solomon was the rightful and God-chosen heir to what God gave his father David. The problems during Solomon's rise to power suggested there would be more troubles later in his reign and between Israel and Judah in the future(1 Kings 1:1–2:46; 11:12–43).

Theme notes and profiles

Abiathar Bathsheba David Solomon Zadok Prophets in 1 Kings

Related verses

1 Kings 1:24
“My lord the king,” said Nathan, “did you say, ‘Adonijah will reign after me, and he will sit on my throne’?
Acts 3:17
And now, brothers, I know that you acted in ignorance, as did your leaders.
1 Kings 1:5
At that time Adonijah, David’s son by Haggith, began to exalt himself, saying, “I will be king!” And he acquired chariots and horsemen and fifty men to run ahead of him.
1 Kings 1:11
Then Nathan said to Bathsheba the mother of Solomon, “Have you not heard that Adonijah son of Haggith has become king, and our lord David does not know it?
2 Samuel 15:10
Then Absalom sent spies throughout the tribes of Israel with this message: “When you hear the sound of the horn, you are to say, ‘Absalom reigns in Hebron!’”
1 Kings 1:27
Has my lord the king let this happen without informing your servant who should sit on the throne after my lord the king?”

People

Adonijah: Son of David who attempted to seize the throne

Glossary

Adonijah Banquet Bathsheba Kings, Books of First and Second Nathan Offerings and Sacrifices Queen Solomon (Person)

Topics

Bath-Sheba (Bathsheba): Solomon's Mother Civil Service: Influence In Entertainments: Given on Occasions of Coronation of Kings Intercession for Solomon Petition: David Politics: Ministers in Nathan, the Prophet, Influences the Selection of David's Successor Politics: Women in Bath-Sheba, in Securing the Crown for Solomon Solomon: Succeeds David to the Throne of Israel

1 Kings 1:18

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