1 Kings 2:24

Translations

Modern

And now, as surely as the LORD lives—the One who established me, who set me on the throne of my father David, and who founded for me a dynasty as He promised—surely Adonijah shall be put to death today!”

Traditional

Now therefore, as the Lord liveth, which hath established me, and set me on the throne of David my father, and who hath made me an house, as he promised, Adonijah shall be put to death this day.

Literal

And now as YHWH lives, who has confirmed me and set me on the throne of David my father, and who has established for me a house as He promised, surely today Adonijah shall be put to death.”

Latin

Et nunc vivit Dominus, qui firmavit me, et collocavit me super solium David patris mei, et qui fecit mihi domum, sicut locutus est, quia hodie occidetur Adonias.

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English

And now, as surely as the LORD lives—the One who established me, who set me on the throne of my father David, and who founded for me a dynasty as He promised—surely Adonijah shall be put to death today!”

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 David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ

Glossary

Abishag Adonijah Amasa Ithra Jether Kings, Books of First and Second Palace 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 Fratricide: Solomon Government: Monarchical by Solomon Homicide: Felonious: Solomon Intercession for Adonijah Punishments were Inflicted by Order of Kings Shunammite: A Person from the City of Shunem: Desired by Adonijah As Wife Throne of David Widows: Intermarrying With, of Kings Considered Treason

1 Kings 2:24

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