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1 Kings 1:1 (show verse)
When David had grown very old, they covered him with blankets, but he could not keep warm,
1 Kings 1:2 (show verse)
so his servants suggested to him, "Let's look for a young virgin woman to take care of you, your majesty. She will be of use to you if you have her lie down near you so that your majesty may keep warm."
1 Kings 1:3 (show verse)
So they conducted a search throughout the territory of Israel for a beautiful young woman, and Abishag the Shunammite was located and brought to the king.
1 Kings 1:4 (show verse)
The young woman was absolutely beautiful. She served the king and was very useful to him. The king was not sexually involved with her.
1 Kings 1:5 (show verse)
Meanwhile, about this time Haggith's son Adonijah began to seek a reputation for himself and decided, "I'm going to be king!" So he prepared chariots, cavalry, and 50 soldiers to serve as a security detail to guard 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
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 had never challenged him at any time during his life by asking him, "Why are you acting like this?" Adonijah was very handsome and had been born after Absalom.
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
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)
He had the support of Zeruiah's son Joab and of Abiathar the priest, who followed Adonijah and assisted 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
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 Zadok the priest, Jehoiada's son Benaiah, Nathan the prophet, Shimei, Rei, and David's personal elite forces would have nothing to do with Adonijah.
1 Kings 1:9 (show verse)
Adonijah sacrificed sheep, oxen, and fatted cattle by the Serpent Stone near En-rogel, inviting all of his relatives, the king's sons, and all of the men of Judah who worked for the king,
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
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 Nathan the prophet, Benaiah, David's personal elite forces, or his brother Solomon.
1 Kings 1:11 (show verse)
"Haven't you heard?" Nathan asked Solomon's mother Bathsheba. "Haggith's son Adonijah has become king and David, our true king, isn't aware of 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
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)
If you listen to me, you'll save your life and the life of your son Solomon.
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
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 right now to King David and ask him, "Your majesty, you promised your servant that "Your son Solomon will certainly become king after me and will sit on my throne," didn't you? So why has Adonijah become king?'
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
Solomon » Son of david by bath-sheba
Statecraft » Instances of » Nathan
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
Solomon » Son of david by bath-sheba
Statecraft » Instances of » Nathan
1 Kings 1:14 (show verse)
Then, while you are still talking to the king, I'll come in after you and verify your statement."
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
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 1:15 (show verse)
So Bathsheba went to the king in his private room. Now the king was very old, and Abishag the Shunammite was attending to 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
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 knelt and bowed down to the king, and the king asked her, "What do you wish?"
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
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)
"Your majesty," she replied, "you promised your servant in the name of the LORD your God, "Your son Solomon will certainly become king after me and will sit on my throne.'
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
Solomon » Son of david by bath-sheba
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
Solomon » Son of david by bath-sheba
1 Kings 1:18 (show verse)
Now look, Adonijah has become king, and your majesty is not aware of 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
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)
Adonijah has sacrificed myriads of oxen, fattened cattle, and sheep, and he has invited all of the king's sons, Abiathar the priest, and Joab the commander of the army, but he has not invited your servant Solomon.
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
Sheep » Flesh of, extensively used as food
Solomon » Succeeds david to the throne of israel
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
Sheep » Flesh of, extensively used as food
Solomon » Succeeds david to the throne of israel
1 Kings 1:20 (show verse)
And as for you, your majesty, everyone in Israel is looking to you to tell them who will sit on your majesty's throne after you.
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
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 1:21 (show verse)
Otherwise, as soon as your majesty is laid to rest with his ancestors, my son Solomon and I will be branded as traitors."
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
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)
While she was still talking to the king, Nathan the prophet arrived.
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
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)
They informed the king, "Nathan the prophet is here."
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
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)
When he had been ushered into the presence of the king, Nathan bowed low in front of the king with his face to the ground and asked, "Your majesty, did you say "Adonijah will be king after me and will sit on my throne'?
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
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)
Well now, he went down today and sacrificed lots of oxen, fattened cattle, and sheep, and has invited all the king's sons, the army commanders, and Abiathar the priest. They're having a party together and saying, "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
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)
Of course, he never invited me, Zadok the priest, Jehoiada's son Benaiah, nor your servant Solomon.
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
Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign » Stands aloof from adonijah at the time of his attempted usurpation
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
Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign » Stands aloof from adonijah at the time of his attempted usurpation
1 Kings 1:27 (show verse)
Were you behind this, your majesty, without letting your servants know who would sit on your majesty's throne after him?"
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
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 1:28 (show verse)
"Call Bathsheba for me," King David replied. So she came in and stood in front of the 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
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
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)
"As the LORD lives," the king said with an oath, "who has redeemed me from all sorts of troubles,
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
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 1:30 (show verse)
I certainly did tell you in the name of the LORD God of Israel, "Your son Solomon will be king after me and will sit on my throne in my place.' I'm certainly going to make this happen today!"
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
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)
"King David," Bathsheba said as she bowed low in front of the king with her face to the ground, "your majesty, may you live forever."
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
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)
"Get me Zadok the priest," King David said, "along with Nathan the prophet, and Jehoiada's son Benaiah." So they were ushered into the king's presence
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
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)
and David addressed them. "Take your lord's servants, have my son Solomon ride on my own mule, and take him down to Gihon.
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
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)
Have Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet anoint him there as king over Israel. Then sound a trumpet and declare "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
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)
After this, you are to follow him back here, and he is to come and sit on my throne and take my place as king, because I've appointed him to be Commander-in-Chief 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
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)
"Amen!" replied Jehoiada's son Benaiah to the king. "May the LORD God of your majesty make this happen!
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
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)
As the LORD has been with your majesty the king, so may he be with Solomon. May he make his throne greater than the throne of your majesty, King David."
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
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 the priest, Nathan the prophet, Jehoiada's son Benaiah, the special forces and mercenaries went out and had Solomon ride the king's mule all the way to Gihon.
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
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 the priest brought from his tent a horn filled with oil and anointed Solomon, a trumpet was sounded, and everybody yelled out, "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
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 after him, playing on wind pipes and so full of joy that the earth shook because of all the noise!
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
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)
Right about then, Adonijah and all of his guests were just finishing their meal when they heard all the noise. "Why is the city in such an uproar?" Joab asked as he heard the trumpet sounds.
1 Kings 1:42 (show verse)
While he was still asking that question, Jonathan, the son of Abiathar the priest arrived, so Adonijah told him, "Come on in, since you're a worthy man and are bringing us 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
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)
"No," Jonathan answered. "Our lord King David has installed Solomon as king.
1 Kings 1:44 (show verse)
The king has sent Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, Jehoiada's son Benaiah, the special forces and mercenaries, along with Solomon, who is riding the king's personal 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
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)
Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet have anointed him in Gihon, and they just left from there rejoicing, and that's why the city is all in an uproar. That's the noise that you've been hearing!
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
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 1:46 (show verse)
Solomon now sits on the royal throne.
1 Kings 1:47 (show verse)
In addition to all of this, the king's servants have come along to congratulate our lord King David. They've been telling David "May your God make Solomon's reputation even more famous than yours, and may he make his throne greater than yours!' The king has himself bowed in worship on his own bed
1 Kings 1:48 (show verse)
and said "Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, who has provided someone to sit on my throne today. I've seen it with my own eyes!'"
1 Kings 1:49 (show verse)
Terrified, all of Adonijah's guests jumped up and ran away.
1 Kings 1:50 (show verse)
Afraid of Solomon, Adonijah also jumped up and headed straight for the horns of the altar.
1 Kings 1:51 (show verse)
"Hey look!" somebody informed Solomon. "Adonijah is terrified of King Solomon! He's gone out, grabbed hold of the horns of the altar, and now he's begging King Solomon, "Swear to me that you won't put your servant to death with a sword!'"
1 Kings 1:52 (show verse)
"If he's done nothing wrong, not a hair of his head will be harmed," Solomon replied. "But if we find evil in him, he's a dead man."
1 Kings 1:53 (show verse)
So King Solomon sent for him, and he was brought down from the altar. When he had arrived, he fell on his face in front of King Solomon, so Solomon told him, "Go home!"