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1 Kings 2

1 Kings 2:21

The Execution of Adonijah · 1 Kings 2:13–27
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Translations

Modern
So Bathsheba said, “Let Abishag the Shunammite be given to your brother Adonijah as his wife.”
Traditional
And she said, Let Abishag the Shunammite be given to Adonijah thy brother to wife.
Literal
And she said, “Let Abishag the Shunammitess be given to Adonijah your brother as wife.”
Latin
Quæ ait: Detur Abisag Sunamitis Adoniæ fratri tuo uxor.

Original

Hebrew
English
So Bathsheba said, “Let Abishag the Shunammite be given to your brother Adonijah as his wife.”

Notes

1 Kings 2:19–21

Solomon realized Adonijah's true intentions with his small request. Adonijah wanted to marry Abishag to strengthen his claim to the throne, regardless of her status in David's harem.

Theme notes and profiles

Abiathar Bathsheba Solomon

Events

People

Abishag: Beautiful Shunammite who served King David Adonijah: Son of David who attempted to seize the throne Shunammites: People from Shunem; includes Abishag and the Shunammite woman

Glossary

Abishag Adonijah Amasa Ithra Jether Kings, Books of First and Second Samuel, Books of First and Second Shimei Shulammite Shunem Solomon (Person)

Topics

Abishag: Wife of David Adonijah: Son of David and Haggith: Executed by Solomon Altars: Afforded No Protection to Murderers Bath-Sheba (Bathsheba): Solomon's Mother Intercession for Adonijah Shunammite: A Person from the City of Shunem: Desired by Adonijah As Wife Widows: Intermarrying With, of Kings Considered Treason