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Adonijah said, &#8220Come in. A worthy man like you must be bringing good news.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/1_kings/1.htm">New Living Translation</a> And while he was still speaking, Jonathan son of Abiathar the priest arrived. “Come in,” Adonijah said to him, “for you are a good man. You must have good news.” <a href="/esv/1_kings/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> While he was still speaking, behold, Jonathan the son of Abiathar the priest came. And Adonijah said, “Come in, for you are a worthy man and bring good news.” <a href="/bsb/1_kings/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> As he was speaking, suddenly Jonathan the son of Abiathar the priest arrived. “Come in,” said Adonijah, “for you are a man of valor. You must be bringing good news.” <a href="/kjv/1_kings/1.htm">King James Bible</a> And while he yet spake, behold, Jonathan the son of Abiathar the priest came: and Adonijah said unto him, Come in; for thou art a valiant man, and bringest good tidings. <a href="/nkjv/1_kings/1.htm">New King James Version</a> While he was still speaking, there came Jonathan, the son of Abiathar the priest. And Adonijah said to him, “Come in, for you are a prominent man, and bring good news.” <a href="/nasb_/1_kings/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> While he was still speaking, behold, Jonathan the son of Abiathar the priest came. Then Adonijah said, “Come in, for you are a valiant man and you bring good news.” <a href="/nasb/1_kings/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> While he was still speaking, behold, Jonathan the son of Abiathar the priest came. Then Adonijah said, &#8220Come in, for you are a valiant man and bring good news.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/1_kings/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> While he was still speaking, behold, Jonathan the son of Abiathar the priest came. Then Adonijah said, “Come in, for you are a valiant man and bring good news.” <a href="/lsb/1_kings/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> While he was still speaking, behold, Jonathan the son of Abiathar the priest came. Then Adonijah said, “Come in, for you are a valiant man and bring good news.” <a href="/amp/1_kings/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> While he was still speaking, behold, Jonathan the son of Abiathar the priest arrived. And Adonijah said, “Come in, for you are a valiant and trustworthy man and you bring good news.” <a href="/csb/1_kings/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> He was still speaking when Jonathan son of Abiathar the priest, suddenly arrived. Adonijah said, “Come in, for you are an important man, and you must be bringing good news.” <a href="/hcsb/1_kings/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> He was still speaking when Jonathan son of Abiathar the priest, suddenly arrived. Adonijah said, &#8220Come in, for you are an excellent man, and you must be bringing good news."&#8221 <a href="/asv/1_kings/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> While he yet spake, behold, Jonathan the son of Abiathar the priest came: and Adonijah said, Come in; for thou art a worthy man, and bringest good tidings. <a href="/cev/1_kings/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Just then, Jonathan son of Abiathar came running up. "Come in," Adonijah said. "An important man like you must have some good news." <a href="/erv/1_kings/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> While he yet spake, behold, Jonathan the son of Abiathar the priest came: and Adonijah said, Come in; for thou art a worthy man, and bringest good tidings. <a href="/gwt/1_kings/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> He was still speaking when Jonathan, son of the priest Abiathar, arrived. "Come in," Adonijah said. "You're an honorable man, so you must be bringing good news." <a href="/gnt/1_kings/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> Before he finished speaking, Jonathan, the son of the priest Abiathar, arrived. "Come on in," Adonijah said. "You're a good man--you must be bringing good news." <a href="/isv/1_kings/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> 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!" <a href="/msb/1_kings/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> As he was speaking, suddenly Jonathan the son of Abiathar the priest arrived. ?Come in,? said Adonijah, ?for you are a man of valor. You must be bringing good news.? <a href="/net/1_kings/1.htm">NET Bible</a> As he was still speaking, Jonathan son of Abiathar the priest arrived. Adonijah said, "Come in, for an important man like you must be bringing good news." <a href="/nheb/1_kings/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> While he yet spoke, look, Jonathan the son of Abiathar the priest came: and Adonijah said, "Come in; for you are a worthy man, and bring good news." <a href="/wbt/1_kings/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And while he yet spoke, behold, Jonathan the son of Abiathar the priest came: and Adonijah said to him, Come in; for thou art a valiant man, and bringest good tidings. <a href="/web/1_kings/1.htm">World English Bible</a> While he yet spoke, behold, Jonathan the son of Abiathar the priest came; and Adonijah said, “Come in; for you are a worthy man, and bring good news.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_kings/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> He is yet speaking, and behold, Jonathan son of Abiathar the priest has come in, and Adonijah says, “Come in, for you [are] a man of valor, and you bear good tidings.” <a href="/ylt/1_kings/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> He is yet speaking, and lo, Jonathan son of Abiathar the priest hath come in, and Adonijah saith, 'Come in, for a man of valour thou art, and thou bearest good tidings.' <a href="/slt/1_kings/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> He yet speaking, and behold, Jonathan son of Abiathar the priest came in; and Adonijah will say, Come in, for thou a man of strength, and thou wilt announce good news.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_kings/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> While he yet spoke, Jonathan the son of Abiathar the priest came: and Adonias said to him: Come in, because thou art a valiant man, and bringest good news. <a href="/cpdv/1_kings/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> While he was still speaking, Jonathan, the son of Abiathar the priest, arrived. And Adonijah said to him, “Enter, for you are a valiant man, and you report good news.” <a href="/nabre/1_kings/1.htm">New American Bible</a> As he was speaking, Jonathan, son of Abiathar the priest, arrived. Adonijah said, “Come, you are a man of worth and must bring good news.” <a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> While he was still speaking, Jonathan son of the priest Abiathar arrived. Adonijah said, “Come in, for you are a worthy man and surely you bring good news.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And while he was still speaking, behold, Nathan the son of Abiathar the priest came; and Adonijah said to him, Come in; for you are a valiant man, and you bring good tidings. <a href="/hpbt/1_kings/1.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And while he was speaking, behold, Nathan, son of Abiathar the Priest, came, and Aduniah said to him: “Come in, because you are a mighty man of the army and announce good news!”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_kings/1.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> While he yet spoke, behold, Jonathan the son of Abiathar the priest came; and Adonijah said: 'Come in; for thou art a worthy man, and bringest good tidings.' <a href="/sep/1_kings/1.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> While he was yet speaking, behold, Jonathan the son of Abiathar the priest came in: and Adonias said, Come in, for thou art a mighty man, and thou comest to bring glad tidings. <a href="/parallel/1_kings/1-42.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=440" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_kings/1.htm">Adonijah Learns of Solomon's Kingship</a> 41Now Adonijah and all his guests were finishing their feast when they heard the sound of the ram’s horn. “Why is the city in such a loud uproar?” asked Joab. 42<a href="/hebrew/5750.htm" title="5750: ‘ō·w·ḏen·nū (Adv:: 3ms) -- Or rod; from uwd; properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially, again, repeatedly, still, more.">As he was</a> <a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: mə·ḏab·bêr (V-Piel-Prtcpl-ms) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">speaking,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: wə·hin·nêh (Conj-w:: Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!">suddenly</a> <a href="/hebrew/3129.htm" title="3129: yō·w·nā·ṯān (N-proper-ms) -- Jonathan. A form of Yhownathan; Jonathan, the name of ten Israelites.">Jonathan</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the son</a> <a href="/hebrew/54.htm" title="54: ’eḇ·yā·ṯār (N-proper-ms) -- The great one is father, an Isr. priest. Contracted from 'ab and yathar; father of abundance; Ebjathar, an Israelite.">of Abiathar</a> <a href="/hebrew/3548.htm" title="3548: hak·kō·hên (Art:: N-ms) -- Priest. Active participle of kahan; literally, one officiating, a priest; also an acting priest.">the priest</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: bā (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">arrived.</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: bō (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">“Come in,”</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">said</a> <a href="/hebrew/138.htm" title="138: ’ă·ḏō·nî·yā·hū (N-proper-ms) -- Original dadoniyahuw; from 'adown and Yahh; lord of Jah; Adonijah, the name of three Israelites.">Adonijah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">“for</a> <a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: ’at·tāh (Pro-2ms) -- You (masc. sing.). ">you</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-msc) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">are a man</a> <a href="/hebrew/2428.htm" title="2428: ḥa·yil (N-ms) -- From chuwl; probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength.">of valor.</a> <a href="/hebrew/2896.htm" title="2896: wə·ṭō·wḇ (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Pleasant, agreeable, good.">You must be bringing good</a> <a href="/hebrew/1319.htm" title="1319: tə·ḇaś·śêr (V-Piel-Imperf-2ms) -- To bear tidings. A primitive root; properly, to be fresh, i.e. Full (figuratively) cheerful); to announce.">news.”</a> 43“Not at all,” Jonathan replied. “Our lord King David has made Solomon king.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_samuel/15-13.htm">2 Samuel 15:13-14</a> Then a messenger came to David and reported, “The hearts of the men of Israel are with Absalom.” / And David said to all the servants with him in Jerusalem, “Arise and let us flee, or we will not escape from Absalom! We must leave quickly, or he will soon overtake us, heap disaster on us, and put the city to the sword.” <a href="/2_samuel/15-32.htm">2 Samuel 15:32-37</a> When David came to the summit, where he used to worship God, Hushai the Archite was there to meet him with his robe torn and dust on his head. / David said to him, “If you go on with me, you will be a burden to me. / But you can thwart the counsel of Ahithophel for me if you return to the city and say to Absalom: ‘I will be your servant, my king; in the past I was your father’s servant, but now I will be your servant.’ ... <a href="/2_samuel/17-17.htm">2 Samuel 17:17-21</a> Now Jonathan and Ahimaaz were staying at En-rogel, where a servant girl would come and pass along information to them. They in turn would go and inform King David, for they dared not be seen entering the city. / But a young man did see them and told Absalom. So the two left quickly and came to the house of a man in Bahurim. He had a well in his courtyard, and they climbed down into it. / Then the man’s wife took a covering, spread it over the mouth of the well, and scattered grain over it so nobody would know a thing. ... <a href="/2_samuel/18-19.htm">2 Samuel 18:19-33</a> Then Ahimaaz son of Zadok said, “Please let me run and tell the king the good news that the LORD has avenged him of his enemies.” / But Joab replied, “You are not the man to take good news today. You may do it another day, but you must not do so today, because the king’s son is dead.” / So Joab said to a Cushite, “Go, tell the king what you have seen.” The Cushite bowed to Joab and took off running. ... <a href="/2_samuel/19-1.htm">2 Samuel 19:1-8</a> Then it was reported to Joab, “The king is weeping and mourning over Absalom.” / And that day’s victory was turned into mourning for all the people, because on that day they were told, “The king is grieving over his son.” / So they returned to the city quietly that day, as people steal away in humiliation after fleeing a battle. ... <a href="/2_samuel/20-1.htm">2 Samuel 20:1-2</a> Now a worthless man named Sheba son of Bichri, a Benjamite, happened to be there, and he blew the ram’s horn and shouted: “We have no share in David, no inheritance in Jesse’s son. Every man to his tent, O Israel!” / So all the men of Israel deserted David to follow Sheba son of Bichri. But the men of Judah stayed by their king all the way from the Jordan to Jerusalem. <a href="/1_kings/2-28.htm">1 Kings 2:28-30</a> When the news reached Joab, who had conspired with Adonijah but not with Absalom, he fled to the tent of the LORD and took hold of the horns of the altar. / It was reported to King Solomon: “Joab has fled to the tent of the LORD and is now beside the altar.” So Solomon sent Benaiah son of Jehoiada, saying, “Go, strike him down!” / And Benaiah entered the tent of the LORD and said to Joab, “The king says, ‘Come out!’” But Joab replied, “No, I will die here.” So Benaiah relayed the message to the king, saying, “This is how Joab answered me.” <a href="/1_kings/2-35.htm">1 Kings 2:35</a> And the king appointed Benaiah son of Jehoiada in Joab’s place over the army, and he appointed Zadok the priest in Abiathar’s place. <a href="/1_kings/2-42.htm">1 Kings 2:42-46</a> the king summoned Shimei and said to him, “Did I not make you swear by the LORD and warn you, ‘On the day you leave and go elsewhere, know for sure that you will die’? And you told me, ‘The sentence is fair; I will comply.’ / So why have you not kept your oath to the LORD and the command that I gave you?” / The king also said, “You know in your heart all the evil that you did to my father David. Therefore the LORD will bring your evil back upon your head. ... <a href="/1_chronicles/29-22.htm">1 Chronicles 29:22-25</a> That day they ate and drank with great joy in the presence of the LORD. Then, for a second time, they designated David’s son Solomon as king, anointing him before the LORD as ruler, and Zadok as the priest. / So Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king in place of his father David. He prospered, and all Israel obeyed him. / All the officials and mighty men, as well as all of King David’s sons, pledged their allegiance to King Solomon. ... <a href="/psalms/2-1.htm">Psalm 2:1-6</a> Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? / The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together, against the LORD and against His Anointed One: / “Let us break Their chains and cast away Their cords.” ... <a href="/psalms/18-43.htm">Psalm 18:43-45</a> You have delivered me from the strife of the people; You have made me the head of nations; a people I had not known shall serve me. / When they hear me, they obey me; foreigners cower before me. / Foreigners lose heart and come trembling from their strongholds. <a href="/psalms/89-20.htm">Psalm 89:20-29</a> I have found My servant David; with My sacred oil I have anointed him. / My hand will sustain him; surely My arm will strengthen him. / No enemy will exact tribute; no wicked man will oppress him. ... <a href="/proverbs/25-25.htm">Proverbs 25:25</a> Like cold water to a weary soul is good news from a distant land. <a href="/isaiah/52-7.htm">Isaiah 52:7</a> How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And while he yet spoke, behold, Jonathan the son of Abiathar the priest came; and Adonijah said to him, Come in; for you are a valiant man, and bring good tidings.Jonathan<a href="/2_samuel/15-36.htm">2 Samuel 15:36</a> Behold, they have there with them their two sons, Ahimaaz Zadok's son, and Jonathan Abiathar's son; and by them ye shall send unto me every thing that ye can hear.<a href="/2_samuel/17-17.htm">2 Samuel 17:17</a> Now Jonathan and Ahimaaz stayed by Enrogel; for they might not be seen to come into the city: and a wench went and told them; and they went and told king David.a valiant<a href="/1_kings/22-18.htm">1 Kings 22:18</a> And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, Did I not tell thee that he would prophesy no good concerning me, but evil?<a href="/2_samuel/18-27.htm">2 Samuel 18:27</a> And the watchman said, Me thinketh the running of the foremost is like the running of Ahimaaz the son of Zadok. And the king said, He is a good man, and cometh with good tidings.<a href="/2_kings/9-22.htm">2 Kings 9:22</a> And it came to pass, when Joram saw Jehu, that he said, Is it peace, Jehu? And he answered, What peace, so long as the whoredoms of thy mother Jezebel and her witchcrafts are so many?<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/1-25.htm">Abiathar</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-19.htm">Abi'athar</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-41.htm">Adonijah</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-41.htm">Adoni'jah</a> <a href="/judges/13-3.htm">Bearest</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-31.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-22.htm">Good</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-33.htm">Jonathan</a> <a href="/1_samuel/1-13.htm">Lips</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-11.htm">News</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-39.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-22.htm">Speaking</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-31.htm">Tidings</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-9.htm">Valiant</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-7.htm">Valour</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-14.htm">Words</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-4.htm">Worthy</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/2-22.htm">Abiathar</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-27.htm">Abi'athar</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-43.htm">Adonijah</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-43.htm">Adoni'jah</a> <a href="/psalms/106-4.htm">Bearest</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-52.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-52.htm">Good</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-43.htm">Jonathan</a> <a href="/2_kings/18-20.htm">Lips</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-28.htm">News</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-44.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-33.htm">Speaking</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-28.htm">Tidings</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-28.htm">Valiant</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-28.htm">Valour</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-10.htm">Words</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-52.htm">Worthy</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 1</div>1. <a href="/1_kings/1-1.htm">Abishag cherishes David in his extreme age</a> 5. <a href="/1_kings/1-5.htm">Adonijah, David's darling, usurps the kingdom</a> 11. <a href="/1_kings/1-11.htm">By the council of Nathan</a> 15. <a href="/1_kings/1-15.htm">Bathsheba moves the king</a> 22. <a href="/1_kings/1-22.htm">And Nathan seconds her</a> 28. <a href="/1_kings/1-28.htm">David renews his oath to Bathsheba</a> 32. <a href="/1_kings/1-32.htm">Solomon, by David's appointment, </a> 38. <a href="/1_kings/1-38.htm">being anointed king by Zadok and Nathan, the people triumph</a> 41. <a href="/1_kings/1-41.htm">Jonathan bringing the news, Adonijah's guests fly</a> 50. <a href="/1_kings/1-50.htm">Adonijah, flying to the horns of the altar, is dismissed by Solomon</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_kings/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>As he was speaking This phrase indicates a moment of interruption, suggesting urgency and the unfolding of significant events. The context is a gathering where Adonijah, son of King David, is attempting to establish himself as king. The timing of the interruption is crucial, as it occurs during a pivotal moment in Adonijah's self-proclaimed coronation.suddenly Jonathan the son of Abiathar the priest arrived Jonathan, the son of Abiathar, is a significant figure due to his lineage. Abiathar was a priest during King David's reign, and his presence here connects to the broader narrative of David's kingdom. Abiathar's support of Adonijah contrasts with Zadok the priest's support of Solomon, highlighting the division within the priesthood. This division reflects the political and spiritual tensions of the time. Jonathan's sudden arrival suggests an unexpected development, often a literary device indicating a shift in the narrative.“Come in,” said Adonijah Adonijah's invitation to Jonathan reflects his confidence and expectation of favorable news. Adonijah, as David's son, assumes authority and control, evident in his welcoming demeanor. This moment underscores Adonijah's ambition and his attempt to consolidate power, despite not being the chosen successor.“for you are a man of valor Adonijah's description of Jonathan as a "man of valor" is significant. Valor, often associated with bravery and honor, suggests that Jonathan is respected and trusted. This acknowledgment indicates that Jonathan's report is expected to be credible and significant. The term "man of valor" is used throughout the Old Testament to describe individuals of notable courage and integrity, such as Gideon (<a href="/judges/6-12.htm">Judges 6:12</a>).You must be bringing good news.” Adonijah's assumption that Jonathan brings "good news" reveals his expectations and desires. In the cultural context, messengers often brought news of victory or defeat, and the anticipation of good news reflects Adonijah's hope for confirmation of his kingship. This expectation is ironic, as the narrative soon reveals that Jonathan's news is not favorable to Adonijah. The concept of "good news" or "gospel" is later echoed in the New Testament, where it signifies the message of salvation through Jesus Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jonathan.htm">Jonathan</a> The son of Abiathar the priest, Jonathan is a messenger in this account. His arrival is significant as it brings news that impacts the unfolding events surrounding the succession of King David. 2. <a href="/topical/a/abiathar_the_priest.htm">Abiathar the Priest</a> A priest during King David's reign, Abiathar was initially loyal to David but later supported Adonijah's claim to the throne, which was against David's wishes. 3. <a href="/topical/a/adonijah.htm">Adonijah</a> The son of King David who attempted to declare himself king without David's approval. His actions set the stage for the conflict over the rightful succession to the throne. 4. <a href="/topical/k/king_david.htm">King David</a> The reigning king at the time, whose decision regarding his successor is central to the events in this chapter. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_succession_crisis.htm">The Succession Crisis</a> The broader event in which there is a struggle for the throne of Israel, highlighting issues of authority, loyalty, and divine will.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_godly_counsel.htm">The Importance of Godly Counsel</a> Jonathan's role as a messenger reminds us of the importance of seeking and delivering truthful and godly counsel. In our lives, we should prioritize advice that aligns with God's will. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_ambition.htm">The Consequences of Ambition</a> Adonijah's ambition led him to act against God's chosen plan. This serves as a warning against unchecked ambition and the importance of aligning our desires with God's purposes. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_divine_providence.htm">The Role of Divine Providence</a> The unfolding events demonstrate God's sovereignty in establishing leadership. We are reminded to trust in God's timing and plan for our lives, even when circumstances seem uncertain. <a href="/topical/l/loyalty_and_faithfulness.htm">Loyalty and Faithfulness</a> Abiathar's divided loyalty highlights the need for steadfast faithfulness to God's anointed leaders. In our spiritual journey, we should remain loyal to God's direction and leadership.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 1</a> <a href="/q/why_do_ezekiel_42_and_1_kings_6_differ.htm">Why do the measurements in Ezekiel 42 seem to conflict with earlier temple designs described in 1 Kings 6?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_adonijah's_death_justified.htm">If 1 Kings 2:13-25 shows Adonijah requesting Abishag only as a bride, why is his death seen as justifiable, and does this conflict with any moral standards presented in earlier biblical texts?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_david_contradict_his_promise.htm">Why does David's decision in 2 Samuel 19:29 seemingly contradict earlier promises of favor and land for Mephibosheth (2 Samuel 9)?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'profitable_for_reproof'_mean.htm">What lessons do Saul, Jonathan, and David's lives teach?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_kings/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(42) Jonathan the son of Abiathar.--See <a href="/2_samuel/15-27.htm" title="The king said also to Zadok the priest, Are not you a seer? return into the city in peace, and your two sons with you, Ahimaaz your son, and Jonathan the son of Abiathar.">2Samuel 15:27</a>; <a href="/context/2_samuel/17-17.htm" title="Now Jonathan and Ahimaaz stayed by Enrogel; for they might not be seen to come into the city: and a wench went and told them; and they went and told king David.">2Samuel 17:17-21</a>, where he is named, with Ahimaaz, as a swift runner, fit to be a messenger. It is curious that a similar greeting to his companion Ahimaaz is used by David in <a href="/2_samuel/18-27.htm" title="And the watchman said, Me thinks the running of the foremost is like the running of Ahimaaz the son of Zadok. And the king said, He is a good man, and comes with good tidings.">2Samuel 18:27</a>--possibly as a kind of omen of good fortune.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 42. - And while he yet spake, behold, Jonathan the son of Abiathar the priest [Cf. <a href="/2_samuel/15-36.htm">2 Samuel 15:36</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/17-17.htm">2 Samuel 17:17</a>. His experience had marked him out for the post of watchman] came [That he bad not arrived before shows how prompt, and even hurried, had been the measures taken by Solomon's party] and Adonijah said unto him [Hebrews and LXX. omit "unto him"] Come in [Heb. come. See on ver. 22. "Come in" suggests the idea of a house or tent, whereas the feast was al fresco]; for thou art a valiant man [it is Adonijah (not Joab, as Bahr - of course by an oversight - says) who speaks thus. Perhaps "able," "honest," or "worthy man" (cf. ver. 52; same word in Hebrews; also <a href="/proverbs/12-4.htm">Proverbs 12:4</a>) would be nearer the mark. "Valiant" is clearly out of place] and bringest good tidings. [A similar expression <a href="/2_samuel/18-27.htm">2 Samuel 18:27</a>. It was evidently a familiar saying. The idea, "a good man will bring good news" corresponds with that of the proverb of <a href="/1_samuel/24-13.htm">1 Samuel 24:13</a>. Adonijah's misgivings reveal themselves in these words. He fears the worst, but strives to put on a cheerful face and to encourage his guests.] <a href="/commentaries/1_kings/1-42.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>As he was עוֹדֶ֣נּוּ (‘ō·w·ḏen·nū) Adverb | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5750.htm">Strong's 5750: </a> Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more speaking, מְדַבֵּ֔ר (mə·ḏab·bêr) Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> To arrange, to speak, to subdue suddenly וְהִנֵּ֧ה (wə·hin·nêh) Conjunctive waw | Interjection <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2009.htm">Strong's 2009: </a> Lo! behold! Jonathan יוֹנָתָ֛ן (yō·w·nā·ṯān) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3129.htm">Strong's 3129: </a> Jonathan the son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Abiathar אֶבְיָתָ֥ר (’eḇ·yā·ṯār) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_54.htm">Strong's 54: </a> Abiathar -- 'the great one is father', an Israelite priest the priest הַכֹּהֵ֖ן (hak·kō·hên) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3548.htm">Strong's 3548: </a> Priest arrived. בָּ֑א (bā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go “Come in,” בֹּ֔א (bō) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go said וַיֹּ֤אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say Adonijah, אֲדֹנִיָּ֙הוּ֙ (’ă·ḏō·nî·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_138.htm">Strong's 138: </a> Adonijah -- 'my Lord is Yahweh', the name of several Israelites “for כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction you אַ֖תָּה (’at·tāh) Pronoun - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> Thou and thee, ye and you [are] a man אִ֥ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person of valor. חַ֛יִל (ḥa·yil) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2428.htm">Strong's 2428: </a> A force, an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength You must be bringing good וְט֥וֹב (wə·ṭō·wḇ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2896.htm">Strong's 2896: </a> Pleasant, agreeable, good news.” תְּבַשֵּֽׂר׃ (tə·ḇaś·śêr) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1319.htm">Strong's 1319: </a> To be fresh, full, cheerful), to announce <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/1-42.htm">1 Kings 1:42 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_kings/1-42.htm">1 Kings 1:42 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_kings/1-42.htm">1 Kings 1:42 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_kings/1-42.htm">1 Kings 1:42 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_kings/1-42.htm">1 Kings 1:42 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/1-42.htm">1 Kings 1:42 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/1-42.htm">1 Kings 1:42 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/1-42.htm">1 Kings 1:42 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/1-42.htm">1 Kings 1:42 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_kings/1-42.htm">1 Kings 1:42 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-42.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 1:42 While he yet spoke behold Jonathan (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/1-41.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 1:41"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 1:41" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/1-43.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 1:43"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 1:43" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>