1 Kings 1:8

Translations

Modern

But Zadok the priest, Benaiah son of Jehoiada, Nathan the prophet, Shimei, Rei, and David’s mighty men would not join Adonijah.

Traditional

But Zadok the priest, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and Nathan the prophet, and Shimei, and Rei, and the mighty men which belonged to David, were not with Adonijah.

Literal

And Zadok the priest, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and Nathan the prophet, and Shimei, and Rei, and the mighty men who were to David, were not with Adonijah.

Latin

Sadoc vero sacerdos, et Banaias filius Jojadæ, et Nathan propheta, et Semei et Rei, et robur exercitus David, non erat cum Adonia.

Original

Hebrew

English

But Zadok the priest, Benaiah son of Jehoiada, Nathan the prophet, Shimei, Rei, and David’s mighty men would not join Adonijah.

Notes

1 Kings 1:8

Solomon had powerful friends who supported his claim to be king. Zadok came from the priestly line of Eleazar. Benaiah led David’s bodyguard and his thirty mighty men (2 Samuel 23:20–23). Shimei was one of Solomon’s district governors (1 Kings 4:18). Nathan was a trusted prophet of David. Rei is not known beyond this verse.

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 The Sadducees Zadok Prophets in 1 Kings

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1 Kings 4:18
Shimei son of Ela in Benjamin;
2 Samuel 20:25
Sheva was the scribe; Zadok and Abiathar were priests;
2 Samuel 23:8–39
These are the names of David’s mighty men: Josheb-basshebeth the Tahchemonite was chief of the Three. He wielded his spear against eight hundred men, whom he killed at one time.
1 Chronicles 11:10–47
Now these were the chiefs of David’s mighty men, who, together with all Israel, bolstered and strengthened his kingdom, according to the word of the LORD concerning Israel.
1 Kings 2:35
And the king appointed Benaiah son of Jehoiada in Joab’s place over the army, and he appointed Zadok the priest in Abiathar’s place.
2 Samuel 7:2–4
…he said to Nathan the prophet, “Here I am, living in a house of cedar, while the ark of God remains in a tent.”
1 Chronicles 27:5–6
The third army commander, as chief for the third month, was Benaiah son of Jehoiada the priest. There were 24,000 men in his division.
2 Samuel 8:17–18
Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Seraiah was the scribe;
2 Samuel 12:1–15
Then the LORD sent Nathan to David, and when he arrived, he said, “There were two men in a certain city, one rich and the other poor.
Ezekiel 44:15
But the Levitical priests, who are descended from Zadok and who kept charge of My sanctuary when the Israelites went astray from Me, are to approach Me to minister before Me. They will stand before Me to offer Me fat and blood, declares the Lord GOD.
Zechariah 12:13
…the clan of the house of Levi and their wives, the clan of Shimei and their wives,

People

Adonijah: Son of David who attempted to seize the throne Benaiah: Son of Jehoiada, a mighty warrior and loyal supporter of David and Solomon David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Jehoiada: Father of one of David's warriors, Benaiah Nathan: Prophet during the reigns of David and Solomon Rei: A supporter of Solomon during Adonijah's rebellion Shimei: Influential figure during Solomon's reign; son of Ela Zadok: High priest during the reigns of David and Solomon

Glossary

Adonijah Bathsheba Benaiah Haggith Kings, Books of First and Second Nathan Rei Shimei Shulammite Shunammite Shunem Solomon (Person) Zadok

Topics

Civil Service: Influence In Rei: An Israelite Who Remained Loyal to David at the Time of the Usurpation of Adonijah Shimei: An officer of David Usurpation of Political Functions by Adonijah Zadok: Stands Aloof from Adonijah at the Time of his Attempted Usurpation

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