1 Kings 2:23

Translations

Modern

Then King Solomon swore by the LORD: “May God punish me, and ever so severely, if Adonijah has not made this request at the expense of his life.

Traditional

Then king Solomon sware by the Lord, saying, God do so to me, and more also, if Adonijah have not spoken this word against his own life.

Literal

And King Solomon swore by YHWH, saying, “Thus may do to me God, and thus may He add, if against his own life Adonijah has not spoken this word.

Latin

Juravit itaque rex Salomon per Dominum, dicens: Hæc faciat mihi Deus, et hæc addat, quia contra animam suam locutus est Adonias verbum hoc.

Original

Hebrew

English

Then King Solomon swore by the LORD: “May God punish me, and ever so severely, if Adonijah has not made this request at the expense of his life.

Notes

1 Kings 2:22–25

Adonijah broke his agreement to submit to Solomon (1 Kings 1:52–53). So the king told Benaiah to execute him (see 1 Kings 1:8, 26, 38).

Theme notes and profiles

Abiathar Bathsheba Solomon

Events

Reign of Solomon

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People

Adonijah: Son of David who attempted to seize the throne Solomon: Son of David, king of Israel, known for his wisdom

Glossary

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

Topics

Abishag: Wife of David Adonijah: Son of David and Haggith: Executed by Solomon Altars: Afforded No Protection to Murderers Falsehood of Adonijah Fratricide: Solomon Government: Monarchical by Solomon Homicide: Felonious: Solomon Intercession for Adonijah Kings: Often Exercised Power Arbitrarily Oath: Solomon Confirms his Word By Punishments were Inflicted by Order of Kings Shunammite: A Person from the City of Shunem: Desired by Adonijah As Wife Widows: Intermarrying With, of Kings Considered Treason

1 Kings 2:23

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