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Themes in 1 Kings 1

1 Kings 1:1 (show verse)

Now King David was old and advanced in years. They put covers over him but he could not get warm.

Abishag » Wife of david
David » King of israel » Marries abishag
Diplomacy » Instances of » By intermarriage with other nations
Long life » Examples of vigorous » Feebleness in
Old age » Examples of vigorous » Feebleness in

1 Kings 1:2 (show verse)

His servants said to him: Your Majesty let us find a young woman to stay with you and take care of you. She will lie close to you and keep you warm.

Abishag » Wife of david
Benaiah » Son of jehoiada, commander of the cherethites and pelethites » Loyal to solomon
David » King of israel » Marries abishag
Diplomacy » Instances of » By intermarriage with other nations

1 Kings 1:3 (show verse)

They searched all over Israel for a beautiful young woman, and in Shunem they found such a woman named Abishag, and brought her to the king.

Abishag » Wife of david
David » King of israel » Marries abishag
Diplomacy » Instances of » By intermarriage with other nations
Shunammite » A person from the city of shunem » Abishag, the girl who took care of david
Shunem » Girl » Take care » David

1 Kings 1:4 (show verse)

She was very beautiful. She waited on the king and took care of him. However, he did not have intercourse with her.

Abishag » Wife of david
Beauty » Instances of » Abishag
David » King of israel » Marries abishag
Diplomacy » Instances of » By intermarriage with other nations

Adonijah, son of Haggith, was very handsome. His mother gave birth to him after Maacah had Absalom. Adonijah boasted about himself, saying, I will be king. He got a chariot and horses and fifty men to run ahead of him.

Adonijah » Son of david and haggith
Ambition » Ambition, worldly, examples of » Adonijah
Ambition » Instances of » Adonijah
the Armies of israel » Horsemen and chariots introduced into, after david's reign
Chariots » Often attended by running footmen
Children » Wicked » Adonijah
Citizens » Instances of wicked » Adonijah
Civil service » Influence in
Diplomacy » Instances of » By intermarriage with other nations
Footman » One who runs ahead of kings and princes
Haggith » Mother of adonijah
Kings » Conspiracies against » Adonijah against solomon
Worldly » Ambition » Adonijah

1 Kings 1:6 (show verse)

His father never confronted him by asking: Why have you done this?

Adonijah » Son of david and haggith
Children » Indulgence of » David
Citizens » Instances of wicked » Adonijah
Civil service » Influence in
Home » Parental indulgence » David
Kings » Conspiracies against » Adonijah against solomon
Parents » Indulgence of children, examples of » David
Parents » Indulgent » David

1 Kings 1:7 (show verse)

But Adonijah had discussed his actions with Joab (son of Zeruiah) and with the priest Abiathar, so they supported him.

Abiathar » High priest. Called ahimelech in » Supports adonijah's pretensions to the throne
Citizens » Instances of wicked » Adonijah
Civil service » Influence in
Electioneering » By adonijah
Joab » Son of david's sister » Supports adonijah as successor to david
Kings » Conspiracies against » Adonijah against solomon

1 Kings 1:8 (show verse)

But the priest Zadok, Benaiah son of Jehoiada, the prophet Nathan, Shimei, Rei, and David's thirty special guards did not join Adonijah.

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
Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign » Stands aloof from adonijah at the time of his attempted usurpation

1 Kings 1:9 (show verse)

Adonijah sacrificed sheep, cattle, and fattened calves at Zoheleth Rock near En Rogel. He invited all his brothers, the king's other sons, all the men of Judah, and the king's officials.

Civil service » Influence in
En-rogel » A rebellious feast at
Entertainments » Given on occasions of » Coronation of kings
Entertainments » Invitations to » Often only to relatives and friends
Entertainments » Often given in » The air, besides fountains
Oxen » Used for » Food
Pillar » As a landmark
Stones » Zoheleth
Zoheleth » A stone near en-rogel

1 Kings 1:10 (show verse)

But he did not invite the prophet Nathan, Benaiah, the special guard or his brother Solomon.

Civil service » Influence in
Nathan » The prophet
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Assists bath-sheba in securing to solomon, her son, the succession to the throne
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Nathan

1 Kings 1:11 (show verse)

Then Nathan asked Solomon's mother Bathsheba: Have you heard that Adonijah, Haggith's son, has become king, and our master David does not even know about it?

Bath-sheba (bathsheba) » Solomon's mother
Civil service » Influence in
Haggith » Mother of adonijah
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Assists bath-sheba in securing to solomon, her son, the succession to the throne
Politics » Ministers in » Nathan, the prophet, influences the selection of david's successor
Queens » Bath-sheba
Solomon » Succeeds david to the throne of israel
Statecraft » Instances of » Nathan
Women » Queens » Bath-sheba
Women » Rulers' » Bath-sheba

1 Kings 1:12 (show verse)

Bathsheba, let me give you some advice about how to save your life and your son's life.

Bath-sheba (bathsheba) » Solomon's mother
Civil service » Influence in
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Assists bath-sheba in securing to solomon, her son, the succession to the throne
Politics » Ministers in » Nathan, the prophet, influences the selection of david's successor
Solomon » Succeeds david to the throne of israel
Statecraft » Instances of » Nathan

1 Kings 1:13 (show verse)

Go now to King David and ask him: 'Your Majesty, did you solemnly promise me that my son Solomon would succeed you as king? How is it that Adonijah has become king?'

1 Kings 1:14 (show verse)

Nathan added: While you are still talking with King David, I will come in and confirm your story.

1 Kings 1:15 (show verse)

So Bathsheba went to see the king in his bedroom. He was very old, and Abishag, the young woman from Shunem, was taking care of him.

Bath-sheba (bathsheba) » Solomon's mother
Civil service » Influence in
intercession » Instances of » Bath-sheba » 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 1:16 (show verse)

Bathsheba bowed low before the king. He asked: What do you want?

Bath-sheba (bathsheba) » Solomon's mother
Civil service » Influence in
Homage » Rendered to kings
intercession » Instances of » Bath-sheba » For solomon
King » Ceremonial recognition of » Obeisance
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
Salutations » By bowing
Solomon » Succeeds david to the throne of israel

1 Kings 1:17 (show verse)

She answered: Your Majesty, you made me a solemn promise in the name of Jehovah your God that my son Solomon would be king after you.

1 Kings 1:18 (show verse)

Adonijah has already become king. You do not know anything about it.

Bath-sheba (bathsheba) » Solomon's mother
Civil service » Influence in
Entertainments » Given on occasions of » Coronation of kings
intercession » Instances of » Bath-sheba » 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 1:19 (show verse)

He has offered a sacrifice of many bulls, sheep, and fattened calves. He invited your sons, and Abiathar the priest, and Joab the commander of your army to the feast. However he did not invite your son Solomon.

1 Kings 1:20 (show verse)

Your Majesty. The people of Israel want you to tell them who is to succeed you as king.

1 Kings 1:21 (show verse)

If you do not my son Solomon and I will be treated as traitors when you die.

Bath-sheba (bathsheba) » Solomon's mother
Civil service » Influence in
intercession » Instances of » Bath-sheba » For solomon
Kings » Should be » Reverenced
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
Solomon » Son of david by bath-sheba

1 Kings 1:22 (show verse)

Nathan arrived at the palace while she spoke.

Bath-sheba (bathsheba) » Solomon's mother
Civil service » Influence in
intercession » Instances of » Bath-sheba » For solomon
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Assists bath-sheba in securing to solomon, her son, the succession to the throne
Politics » Ministers in » Nathan, the prophet, influences the selection of david's successor
Solomon » Succeeds david to the throne of israel

1 Kings 1:23 (show verse)

The king was told that the prophet was there. Nathan went in and bowed low before the king.

Bath-sheba (bathsheba) » Solomon's mother
Civil service » Influence in
Homage » Rendered to kings
intercession » Instances of » Bath-sheba » For solomon
King » Ceremonial recognition of » Prostration
Kings » Approached with greatest reverence
Kings » Should be » Reverenced
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Assists bath-sheba in securing to solomon, her son, the succession to the throne
Politics » Ministers in » Nathan, the prophet, influences the selection of david's successor
Solomon » Succeeds david to the throne of israel

1 Kings 1:24 (show verse)

Nathan said: Your Majesty. Did you announce that Adonijah would succeed you as king?

Bath-sheba (bathsheba) » Solomon's mother
Civil service » Influence in
intercession » Instances of » Bath-sheba » For solomon
Jealousy » Instances of » Nathan, of adonijah
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Assists bath-sheba in securing to solomon, her son, the succession to the throne
Politics » Ministers in » Nathan, the prophet, influences the selection of david's successor
Solomon » Succeeds david to the throne of israel

1 Kings 1:25 (show verse)

This very day he has gone and offered a sacrifice of many bulls, sheep, and fattened calves. He invited all your sons, Joab the commander of your army, and Abiathar the priest, and right now they are feasting with him and shouting: 'Long live King Adonijah!'

Bath-sheba (bathsheba) » Solomon's mother
Civil service » Influence in
Feasts » Celebrations by » Coronations
intercession » Instances of » Bath-sheba » For solomon
Jealousy » Instances of » Nathan, of adonijah
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Assists bath-sheba in securing to solomon, her son, the succession to the throne
Politics » Ministers in » Nathan, the prophet, influences the selection of david's successor
Solomon » Succeeds david to the throne of israel

1 Kings 1:26 (show verse)

But he did not invite Zadok the priest or Benaiah or Solomon or me.

1 Kings 1:27 (show verse)

Did Your Majesty approve all this and not even tell your officials who is to succeed you as king?

1 Kings 1:28 (show verse)

King David said: Ask Bathsheba to come back in. She came and stood before him.

Bath-sheba (bathsheba) » Solomon's mother
Civil service » Influence in
intercession » Instances of » Bath-sheba » For solomon
King » Hereditary succession
King » Influential queens » Bath-sheba
Oath » David swears to bath-sheba that solomon will be king
Politics » Ministers in » Nathan, the prophet, influences the selection of david's successor
Solomon » Succeeds david to the throne of israel

1 Kings 1:29 (show verse)

Then he said to her: I promise you by the living God Jehovah (YHWH), who has rescued me from all my troubles,

1 Kings 1:30 (show verse)

that today I will keep the promise I made to you in the name of Jehovah the God of Israel, that your son Solomon would succeed me as king.

Bath-sheba (bathsheba) » Solomon's mother
Civil service » Influence in
intercession » Instances of » Bath-sheba » For solomon
King » Hereditary succession
King » Influential queens » Bath-sheba
King's decrees » King's promises
Politics » Ministers in » Nathan, the prophet, influences the selection of david's successor
Solomon » Succeeds david to the throne of israel
The Nation » Kings » Promises of

1 Kings 1:31 (show verse)

Bathsheba bowed low and said: May my lord the king live a very long time!

Bath-sheba (bathsheba) » Solomon's mother
Civil service » Influence in
Homage » Rendered to kings
intercession » Instances of » Bath-sheba » For solomon
King » Ceremonial recognition of » Prostration
King » Influential queens » Bath-sheba
Politics » Ministers in » Nathan, the prophet, influences the selection of david's successor
Queens » Bath-sheba
Solomon » Succeeds david to the throne of israel
Women » Queens » Bath-sheba
Women » Rulers' » Bath-sheba

1 Kings 1:32 (show verse)

Then King David sent for Zadok, Nathan, and Benaiah. When they came in,

Civil service » Influence in
Israel » Solomon » Annointed » King
The tribe of Judah » Remarkable persons of » Solomon
King » Influential queens » Bath-sheba
Nathan » The prophet
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Assists in anointing solomon to be king
Politics » Ministers in » Nathan, the prophet, influences the selection of david's successor
Solomon » Succeeds david to the throne of israel
Throne » Abdicated by david
Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign » Summoned by david to anoint solomon to be king

1 Kings 1:33 (show verse)

he said to them: Take my court officials with you; have my son Solomon ride my own mule, and escort him to Gihon Spring,

Animals » Lions » Mules
Civil service » Influence in
Gihon » A pool
Gihon » Pools near jerusalem
Israel » Solomon » Annointed » King
The tribe of Judah » Remarkable persons of » Solomon
King » Extensive livestock of
King » By proclamation
King » Influential queens » Bath-sheba
Kings » Their revenues derived from » Sometimes nominated their successors
Mule » Uses of » For royal riders
Mules » Used for » Riding, by persons of distinction
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Assists in anointing solomon to be king
Politics » Ministers in » Nathan, the prophet, influences the selection of david's successor
Solomon » Succeeds david to the throne of israel
Throne » Abdicated by david
Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign » Summoned by david to anoint solomon to be king

1 Kings 1:34 (show verse)

Zadok and Nathan are to anoint him as king of Israel. Then blow the trumpet and shout: Long live King Solomon!

sacred Anointing » Persons who received » Kings
Civil service » Influence in
Israel » Solomon » Annointed » King
The tribe of Judah » Remarkable persons of » Solomon
King » By proclamation
King » Influential queens » Bath-sheba
Kings » Ceremonies at inauguration of » Proclaiming with trumpets
Kings » Their revenues derived from » Sometimes nominated their successors
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Assists in anointing solomon to be king
Politics » Ministers in » Nathan, the prophet, influences the selection of david's successor
Solomon » Succeeds david to the throne of israel
Throne » Abdicated by david
Trumpet » At the anointing of kings
Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign » Summoned by david to anoint solomon to be king

1 Kings 1:35 (show verse)

Follow him back here when he comes to sit on my throne. He will succeed me as king. He is the one I have chosen to be the ruler over Israel and Judah.

Civil service » Influence in
Israel » Solomon » Annointed » King
The tribe of Judah » Remarkable persons of » Solomon
Kings » Ceremonies at inauguration of » Enthroning
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Assists in anointing solomon to be king
Politics » Ministers in » Nathan, the prophet, influences the selection of david's successor
Solomon » Succeeds david to the throne of israel
Throne » Abdicated by david
Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign » Summoned by david to anoint solomon to be king

1 Kings 1:36 (show verse)

It will be done, answered Benaiah, and may Jehovah your God confirm it!

Amen » Used in prayer
Civil service » Influence in
Israel » Solomon » Annointed » King
The tribe of Judah » Remarkable persons of » Solomon
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Assists in anointing solomon to be king
Politics » Ministers in » Nathan, the prophet, influences the selection of david's successor
Solomon » Succeeds david to the throne of israel
Throne » Abdicated by david
Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign » Summoned by david to anoint solomon to be king

1 Kings 1:37 (show verse)

Jehovah has been with Your Majesty. May he also be with Solomon and make his reign even more prosperous than yours.

Civil service » Influence in
Israel » Solomon » Annointed » King
The tribe of Judah » Remarkable persons of » Solomon
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Assists in anointing solomon to be king
Politics » Ministers in » Nathan, the prophet, influences the selection of david's successor
Solomon » Succeeds david to the throne of israel
Throne » Abdicated by david
Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign » Summoned by david to anoint solomon to be king

1 Kings 1:38 (show verse)

So Zadok, Nathan, Benaiah, and the royal bodyguards put Solomon on King David's mule and escorted him to Gihon Spring.

Benaiah » Son of jehoiada, commander of the cherethites and pelethites
Cherethites » A philistine tribe, which adhered to david, and with the pelethites formed his bodyguard
Cherethites » Solomon's escort at his coronation
Civil service » Influence in
Gihon » Pools near jerusalem
Israel » Solomon » Annointed » King
The tribe of Judah » Remarkable persons of » Solomon
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Assists in anointing solomon to be king
Pelethites » A part of david's bodyguard
Politics » Ministers in » Nathan, the prophet, influences the selection of david's successor
Solomon » Succeeds david to the throne of israel
Throne » Abdicated by david
Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign » Summoned by david to anoint solomon to be king

1 Kings 1:39 (show verse)

Zadok took the container of olive oil that he had brought from the Tent of Jehovah's presence, and anointed Solomon. They blew the trumpet, and all the people shouted: Long live King Solomon!

Anointing » Examples of persons anointed in consecration
Anointing » In consecration » Solomon
Civil service » Influence in
Horn » Used to containi the anointing oil
Horns » Were used » For holding oil
Israel » Solomon » Annointed » King
The tribe of Judah » Remarkable persons of » Solomon
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Assists in anointing solomon to be king
Oil » Used for anointing kings
Oil » Kept in » Horns
Politics » Ministers in » Nathan, the prophet, influences the selection of david's successor
Solomon » Succeeds david to the throne of israel
Throne » Abdicated by david
Trumpet » At the anointing of kings
Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign » Summoned by david to anoint solomon to be king

1 Kings 1:40 (show verse)

All the people followed him. They blew flutes and celebrated so loudly that their voices shook the ground.

Chosen Instruments » Names of » Pipes
Civil service » Influence in
Israel » Solomon » Annointed » King
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Music » Names of » Pipes
Music » Instruments of » Pipe
Musical instruments » Names of » Pipes
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Assists in anointing solomon to be king
Politics » Ministers in » Nathan, the prophet, influences the selection of david's successor
Solomon » Succeeds david to the throne of israel
Throne » Abdicated by david
Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign » Summoned by david to anoint solomon to be king

1 Kings 1:41 (show verse)

Adonijah and all his guests heard this while they were eating. When Joab heard the sound of the horn, he asked: Why all this noise in the city?

Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Assists in anointing solomon to be king
Solomon » Succeeds david to the throne of israel

1 Kings 1:42 (show verse)

He was still speaking when Jonathan, son of the priest Abiathar, arrived. Come in, Adonijah said: You are an honorable man. You must be bringing good news.

Flattery » Instance of » By adonijah
Jonathan » The generous friend, characteristics of » Son of abiathar
Jonathan » Son of abiathar » Informs adonijah of solomon's succession to david
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Assists in anointing solomon to be king
Solomon » Succeeds david to the throne of israel

1 Kings 1:43 (show verse)

Not at all, Jonathan answered Adonijah. His Majesty King David has made Solomon king!

Jonathan » Son of abiathar » Informs adonijah of solomon's succession to david
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Assists in anointing solomon to be king
Solomon » Succeeds david to the throne of israel

1 Kings 1:44 (show verse)

The king sent the priest Zadok, the prophet Nathan, Benaiah son of Jehoiada, the Cherethites, and the Pelethites with him. They placed him on the king's mule.

Cherethites » A philistine tribe, which adhered to david, and with the pelethites formed his bodyguard
Jonathan » Son of abiathar » Informs adonijah of solomon's succession to david
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Assists in anointing solomon to be king
Solomon » Succeeds david to the throne of israel
Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign » Summoned by david to anoint solomon to be king

1 Kings 1:45 (show verse)

The priest Zadok and the prophet Nathan anointed him king at Gihon. They came from there celebrating. The city is excited. That is the sound you heard.

Gihon » Pools near jerusalem
Jonathan » Son of abiathar » Informs adonijah of solomon's succession to david
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Assists in anointing solomon to be king
Solomon » Succeeds david to the throne of israel
Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign » Summoned by david to anoint solomon to be king