Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Wherefore Nathan spake unto Bathsheba the mother of Solomon, saying, Hast thou not heard that Adonijah the son of Haggith doth reign, and David our lord knoweth it not?

Adonijah

Haggith

Bible References

Adonijah

1 Kings 1:5
Now Adonijah, son of David and Haggith, was promoting himself, boasting, "I will be king!" He managed to acquire chariots and horsemen, as well as fifty men to serve as his royal guard.

Haggith

2 Samuel 3:4
His fourth son was Adonijah, the son of Haggith. His fifth son was Shephatiah, the son of Abitail.

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