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He has invited all the king&#8217s sons, the commanders of the army and Abiathar the priest. Right now they are eating and drinking with him and saying, &#8216Long live King Adonijah!&#8217 <a href="/nlt/1_kings/1.htm">New Living Translation</a> Today he has sacrificed many cattle, fattened calves, and sheep, and he has invited all the king’s sons to attend the celebration. He also invited the commanders of the army and Abiathar the priest. They are feasting and drinking with him and shouting, ‘Long live King Adonijah!’ <a href="/esv/1_kings/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> For he has gone down this day and has sacrificed oxen, fattened cattle, and sheep in abundance, and has invited all the king’s sons, the commanders of the army, and Abiathar the priest. And behold, they are eating and drinking before him, and saying, ‘Long live King Adonijah!’ <a href="/bsb/1_kings/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> For today he has gone down and sacrificed an abundance of oxen, fattened calves, and sheep, and has invited all the sons of the king, the commanders of the army, and Abiathar the priest. And behold, they are eating and drinking before him, saying, ‘Long live King Adonijah!’ <a href="/kjv/1_kings/1.htm">King James Bible</a> For he is gone down this day, and hath slain oxen and fat cattle and sheep in abundance, and hath called all the king's sons, and the captains of the host, and Abiathar the priest; and, behold, they eat and drink before him, and say, God save king Adonijah. <a href="/nkjv/1_kings/1.htm">New King James Version</a> For he has gone down today, and has sacrificed oxen and fattened cattle and sheep in abundance, and has invited all the king’s sons, and the commanders of the army, and Abiathar the priest; and look! They are eating and drinking before him; and they say, ‘Long live King Adonijah!’ <a href="/nasb_/1_kings/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For he has gone down today and has sacrificed oxen and fattened steers and sheep in abundance, and has invited all the king’s sons, the commanders of the army, and Abiathar the priest, and behold, they are eating and drinking in his presence; and they say, ‘Long live King Adonijah!’ <a href="/nasb/1_kings/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220For he has gone down today and has sacrificed oxen and fatlings and sheep in abundance, and has invited all the king&#8217s sons and the commanders of the army and Abiathar the priest, and behold, they are eating and drinking before him; and they say, &#8216Long live King Adonijah!&#8217 <a href="/nasb77/1_kings/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “For he has gone down today and has sacrificed oxen and fatlings and sheep in abundance, and has invited all the king’s sons and the commanders of the army and Abiathar the priest, and behold, they are eating and drinking before him; and they say, ‘Long live King Adonijah!’ <a href="/lsb/1_kings/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For he has gone down today and has sacrificed oxen and fatlings and sheep in abundance, and has invited all the king’s sons and the commanders of the army and Abiathar the priest, and behold, they are eating and drinking before him; and they say, ‘Long live King Adonijah!’ <a href="/amp/1_kings/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Because he has gone down today [to En-Rogel] and has sacrificed oxen and fattened steers and sheep in abundance, and has invited all the king’s sons, the commanders of the army and Abiathar the priest [to this feast]; and [right now] they are eating and drinking in his presence; and they say, ‘Long live King Adonijah!’ <a href="/csb/1_kings/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> For today he went down and lavishly sacrificed oxen, fattened cattle, and sheep. He invited all the sons of the king, the commanders of the army, and the priest Abiathar. And look! They’re eating and drinking in his presence, and they’re saying, ‘Long live King Adonijah! ’ <a href="/hcsb/1_kings/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> For today he went down and lavishly sacrificed oxen, fattened cattle, and sheep. He invited all the sons of the king, the commanders of the army, and Abiathar the priest. And look! They&#8217re eating and drinking in his presence, and they&#8217re saying, &#8216Long live King Adonijah!&#8217 <a href="/asv/1_kings/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> For he is gone down this day, and hath slain oxen and fatlings and sheep in abundance, and hath called all the king's sons, and the captains of the host, and Abiathar the priest; and, behold, they are eating and drinking before him, and say, Long live king Adonijah. <a href="/cev/1_kings/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Earlier today, he sacrificed a lot of cattle, calves, and sheep. He invited the army commanders, Abiathar, and all your sons to be there. They are already eating and drinking and shouting, "Long live King Adonijah!" <a href="/erv/1_kings/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> For he is gone down this day, and hath slain oxen and fatlings and sheep in abundance, and hath called all the king's sons, and the captains of the host, and Abiathar the priest; and, behold, they eat and drink before him, and say, God save king Adonijah. <a href="/gwt/1_kings/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> because today he went and sacrificed many bulls, fattened calves, and sheep. He invited all the king's sons, the army's commanders, and the priest Abiathar [to his feast]. They are eating and drinking with him and saying, 'Long live King Adonijah!' <a href="/gnt/1_kings/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> 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!' <a href="/isv/1_kings/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> 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!' <a href="/msb/1_kings/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> For today he has gone down and sacrificed an abundance of oxen, fattened calves, and sheep, and has invited all the sons of the king, the commanders of the army, and Abiathar the priest. And behold, they are eating and drinking before him, saying, ?Long live King Adonijah!? <a href="/net/1_kings/1.htm">NET Bible</a> For today he has gone down and sacrificed many cattle, steers, and sheep and has invited all the king's sons, the army commanders, and Abiathar the priest. At this moment they are having a feast in his presence, and they have declared, 'Long live King Adonijah!' <a href="/nheb/1_kings/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> For he has gone down today and has sacrificed oxen and fatlings and sheep in abundance, and has invited all the king's sons, and the commanders of the army, and Abiathar the priest. Look, they are eating and drinking before him, and say, 'Long live king Adonijah.' <a href="/wbt/1_kings/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For he hath gone down this day, and hath slain oxen, and fat cattle, and sheep in abundance, and hath called all the king's sons, and the captains of the host, and Abiathar the priest; and behold, they eat and drink before him, and say, God save king Adonijah. <a href="/web/1_kings/1.htm">World English Bible</a> For he has gone down today, and has slain cattle, fatlings, and sheep in abundance, and has called all the king’s sons, the captains of the army, and Abiathar the priest. Behold, they are eating and drinking before him, and saying, ‘Long live King Adonijah!’ <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_kings/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> for he has gone down today, and sacrifices ox, and fatling, and sheep, in abundance, and calls for all the sons of the king, and for the heads of the host, and for Abiathar the priest, and behold, they are eating and drinking before him, and they say, Let King Adonijah live! <a href="/ylt/1_kings/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> for he hath gone down to-day, and doth sacrifice ox, and fatling, and sheep, in abundance, and calleth for all the sons of the king, and for the heads of the host, and for Abiathar the priest, and lo, they are eating and drinking before him, and they say, Let king Adonijah live! <a href="/slt/1_kings/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For he went down this day, and he will sacrifice oxen and the fatling, and sheep for multitude, and he will call to all the king's sons, and for the chief of the army, and for Abiathar the priest, and behold them eating and drinking before him, and they will say, King Adonijah shall live.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_kings/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Because he is gone down to day, and hath killed oxen, and fatlings, and many rams, and invited all the king's sons, and the captains of the army, and Abiathar the priest: and they are eating and drinking before him, and saying: God save king Adonias: <a href="/cpdv/1_kings/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For today, he descended, and he immolated oxen, and fattened cattle, and many rams. And he summoned all the sons of the king, and the leaders of the army, along with Abiathar, the priest. And they are eating and drinking before him, and saying, ‘As king Adonijah lives.’ <a href="/nabre/1_kings/1.htm">New American Bible</a> For today he went down and sacrificed bulls, fatlings, and sheep in great numbers; he invited all the king’s sons, the commanders of the army, and Abiathar the priest, and even now they are eating and drinking in his company and saying, ‘Long live King Adonijah!’ <a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> For today he has gone down and has sacrificed oxen, fatted cattle, and sheep in abundance, and has invited all the king’s children, Joab the commander of the army, and the priest Abiathar, who are now eating and drinking before him, and saying, ‘Long live King Adonijah!’<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For he has gone down this day and has sacrificed oxen and fat cattle and sheep in abundance, and has invited all the king's sons and the commanders of the army and Abiathar the priest; and, behold, they are eating and drinking before him and saying, Long live King Adonijah! <a href="/hpbt/1_kings/1.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> For Aduniah has gone down today and he has offered bulls and fatlings and a multitude of sheep, and he called all the sons of the King and the General of the army and Abiathar the Priest, and behold, they are eating and they are drinking before him and they are saying: ‘Long live King Aduniah!’<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_kings/1.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> For he is gone down this day, and hath slain oxen and fatlings and sheep in abundance, and hath called all the king's sons, and the captains of the host, and Abiathar the priest; and, behold, they eat and drink before him, and say: Long live king Adonijah. <a href="/sep/1_kings/1.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> For he has gone down to-day, and has sacrificed calves and lambs and sheep in abundance, and has called all the king's sons, and the chiefs of the army, and Abiathar the priest; and, behold, they are eating and drinking before him, and they said, Long live king Adonias. <a href="/parallel/1_kings/1-25.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=249" 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">Nathan and Bathsheba Before David</a> …24“My lord the king,” said Nathan, “did you say, ‘Adonijah will reign after me, and he will sit on my throne’? 25<a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">For</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: hay·yō·wm (Art:: N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">today</a> <a href="/hebrew/3381.htm" title="3381: yā·raḏ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To come or go down, descend. ">he has gone down</a> <a href="/hebrew/2076.htm" title="2076: way·yiz·baḥ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To slaughter for sacrifice. A primitive root; to slaughter an animal.">and sacrificed</a> <a href="/hebrew/7230.htm" title="7230: lā·rōḇ (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- Multitude, abundance, greatness. From rabab; abundance.">an abundance</a> <a href="/hebrew/7794.htm" title="7794: šō·wr (N-ms) -- A head of cattle (bullock, ox, etc.). From shuwr; a bullock.">of oxen,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4806.htm" title="4806: ū·mə·rî- (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- A fatling, fatlings. From mara' in the sense of grossness, through the idea of domineering; stall-fed; often a beeve.">fattened calves,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6629.htm" title="6629: wə·ṣōn (Conj-w:: N-cs) -- Small cattle, sheep and goats, flock. Or tsaown; from an unused root meaning to migrate; a collective name for a flock; also figuratively.">and sheep,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: way·yiq·rā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">and has invited</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: lə·ḵāl (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">of the king,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: ū·lə·śā·rê (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-mpc) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">the commanders</a> <a href="/hebrew/6635.htm" title="6635: haṣ·ṣā·ḇā (Art:: N-cs) -- Or tsbadah; from tsaba'; a mass of persons, especially reg. Organized for war; by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively.">of the army,</a> <a href="/hebrew/54.htm" title="54: ū·lə·’eḇ·yā·ṯār (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- The great one is father, an Isr. priest. Contracted from 'ab and yathar; father of abundance; Ebjathar, an Israelite.">and 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/2009.htm" title="2009: wə·hin·nām (Conj-w:: Interjection:: 3mp) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!">And behold,</a> <a href="/hebrew/398.htm" title="398: ’ō·ḵə·lîm (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To eat. A primitive root; to eat.">they are eating</a> <a href="/hebrew/8354.htm" title="8354: wə·šō·ṯîm (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To drink. A primitive root; to imbibe.">and drinking</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lə·p̄ā·nāw (Prep-l:: N-cpc:: 3ms) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">before him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mə·rū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">saying,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2421.htm" title="2421: yə·ḥî (V-Qal-Imperf.Jus-3ms) -- To live, to revive. A primitive root; to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive.">‘Long live</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">King</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> 26But me your servant he did not invite, nor Zadok the priest, nor Benaiah son of Jehoiada, nor your servant Solomon.…<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="/1_chronicles/29-24.htm">1 Chronicles 29:24</a> All the officials and mighty men, as well as all of King David’s sons, pledged their allegiance to King Solomon. <a href="/2_samuel/15-10.htm">2 Samuel 15:10</a> Then Absalom sent spies throughout the tribes of Israel with this message: “When you hear the sound of the horn, you are to say, ‘Absalom reigns in Hebron!’” <a href="/2_samuel/16-15.htm">2 Samuel 16:15</a> Then Absalom and all the men of Israel came to Jerusalem, and Ahithophel was with him. <a href="/2_samuel/17-1.htm">2 Samuel 17:1-4</a> Furthermore, Ahithophel said to Absalom, “Let me choose twelve thousand men and set out tonight in pursuit of David. / I will attack him while he is weak and weary; I will throw him into a panic, and all the people with him will flee; I will strike down only the king / and bring all the people back to you as a bride returning to her husband. You seek the life of only one man; then all the people will be at peace.” ... <a href="/2_samuel/18-9.htm">2 Samuel 18:9-15</a> Now Absalom was riding on his mule when he met the servants of David, and as the mule went under the thick branches of a large oak, Absalom’s head was caught fast in the tree. The mule under him kept going, so that he was suspended in midair. / When one of the men saw this, he told Joab, “I just saw Absalom hanging in an oak tree!” / “You just saw him!” Joab exclaimed. “Why did you not strike him to the ground right there? I would have given you ten shekels of silver and a warrior’s belt!” ... <a href="/2_samuel/19-10.htm">2 Samuel 19:10</a> But Absalom, the man we anointed over us, has died in battle. So why do you say nothing about restoring the king?” <a href="/2_samuel/20-1.htm">2 Samuel 20:1</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!” <a href="/1_kings/2-15.htm">1 Kings 2:15</a> “You know that the kingship was mine,” he said. “All Israel expected that I should reign, but the kingship has turned to my brother, for it has come to him from the LORD. <a href="/1_kings/2-22.htm">1 Kings 2:22</a> King Solomon answered his mother, “Why do you request Abishag the Shunammite for Adonijah? Since he is my older brother, you might as well request the kingdom for him and for Abiathar the priest and for Joab son of Zeruiah!” <a href="/1_kings/2-24.htm">1 Kings 2:24-25</a> And now, as surely as the LORD lives—the One who established me, who set me on the throne of my father David, and who founded for me a dynasty as He promised—surely Adonijah shall be put to death today!” / So King Solomon gave orders to Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and he struck down Adonijah and he died. <a href="/matthew/1-6.htm">Matthew 1:6</a> and Jesse the father of David the king. Next: David was the father of Solomon by Uriah’s wife, <a href="/matthew/21-9.htm">Matthew 21:9</a> The crowds that went ahead of Him and those that followed were shouting: “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest!” <a href="/mark/11-9.htm">Mark 11:9-10</a> The ones who went ahead and those who followed were shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” / “Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David!” “Hosanna in the highest!” <a href="/luke/1-32.htm">Luke 1:32-33</a> He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David, / and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!” <a href="/luke/19-38.htm">Luke 19:38</a> “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For he is gone down this day, and has slain oxen and fat cattle and sheep in abundance, and has called all the king's sons, and the captains of the host, and Abiathar the priest; and, behold, they eat and drink before him, and say, God save king Adonijah.slain<a href="/1_kings/1-9.htm">1 Kings 1:9,19</a> And Adonijah slew sheep and oxen and fat cattle by the stone of Zoheleth, which is by Enrogel, and called all his brethren the king's sons, and all the men of Judah the king's servants: … <a href="/1_samuel/11-14.htm">1 Samuel 11:14,15</a> Then said Samuel to the people, Come, and let us go to Gilgal, and renew the kingdom there… <a href="/1_chronicles/29-21.htm">1 Chronicles 29:21-13</a> And they sacrificed sacrifices unto the LORD, and offered burnt offerings unto the LORD, on the morrow after that day, even a thousand bullocks, a thousand rams, and a thousand lambs, with their drink offerings, and sacrifices in abundance for all Israel: … <a href="/1_kings/1-34.htm">1 Kings 1:34</a> And let Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet anoint him there king over Israel: and blow ye with the trumpet, and say, God save king Solomon.<a href="/1_samuel/10-24.htm">1 Samuel 10:24</a> And Samuel said to all the people, See ye him whom the LORD hath chosen, that there is none like him among all the people? And all the people shouted, and said, God save the king.<a href="/2_samuel/16-16.htm">2 Samuel 16:16</a> And it came to pass, when Hushai the Archite, David's friend, was come unto Absalom, that Hushai said unto Absalom, God save the king, God save the king.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/1-19.htm">Abiathar</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-19.htm">Abundance</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-24.htm">Adonijah</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-19.htm">Army</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-4.htm">Captains</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-19.htm">Cattle</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-17.htm">Drink</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-28.htm">Drinking</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-35.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/2_samuel/9-13.htm">Eating</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-19.htm">Fatlings</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-15.htm">King's</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-16.htm">Live</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-19.htm">Oxen</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-19.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-19.htm">Sheep</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-19.htm">Slain</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/1-42.htm">Abiathar</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-20.htm">Abundance</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-41.htm">Adonijah</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-32.htm">Army</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-5.htm">Captains</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-23.htm">Cattle</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-20.htm">Drink</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-20.htm">Drinking</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-7.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-41.htm">Eating</a> <a href="/psalms/66-15.htm">Fatlings</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-27.htm">King's</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-31.htm">Live</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-23.htm">Oxen</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-26.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-23.htm">Sheep</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-16.htm">Slain</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>For today he has gone down and sacrificed an abundance of oxen, fattened calves, and sheep This phrase indicates a significant event, as sacrifices of this magnitude were typically associated with important religious or royal occasions. The act of sacrificing animals was a common practice in ancient Israel, symbolizing dedication and seeking favor from God. The abundance of sacrifices suggests an attempt to legitimize Adonijah's claim to the throne, as such offerings were often used to gain public support and divine approval. This mirrors other instances in the Bible where sacrifices are used to mark significant transitions or covenants, such as Solomon's later dedication of the temple (1 Kings 8).and has invited all the sons of the king, the commanders of the army, and Abiathar the priest Adonijah's invitation list is strategic, aiming to gather influential support for his claim to kingship. The "sons of the king" refers to David's other sons, who could be potential rivals or allies. By including them, Adonijah seeks to consolidate his power and prevent opposition. The "commanders of the army" are crucial for military backing, reflecting the importance of securing the loyalty of the armed forces in ancient Near Eastern politics. Abiathar the priest's presence is significant, as he was a high-ranking religious leader, and his support would lend religious legitimacy to Adonijah's claim. This mirrors the political maneuvering seen in other biblical narratives, such as Absalom's rebellion (2 Samuel 15).And behold, they are eating and drinking before him The act of eating and drinking together signifies a covenant or agreement, often used to seal alliances in the ancient world. This communal meal indicates acceptance and celebration of Adonijah's self-proclaimed kingship. In biblical culture, shared meals were significant social and religious events, symbolizing unity and fellowship. This scene contrasts with the Last Supper in the New Testament, where Jesus shares a meal with His disciples, symbolizing a new covenant and foreshadowing His sacrificial death.saying, ‘Long live King Adonijah!’ The acclamation "Long live King Adonijah!" is a public declaration of support and recognition of his claim to the throne. This phrase is a traditional expression of loyalty and allegiance to a new ruler. However, the context reveals the premature nature of this proclamation, as David had not yet declared his successor. This highlights the tension and conflict within the royal family and the kingdom. The phrase also foreshadows the eventual failure of Adonijah's bid for kingship, as God's plan for Solomon to succeed David is ultimately fulfilled, reflecting the biblical theme of divine sovereignty over human affairs.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/a/adonijah.htm">Adonijah</a> The son of King David who attempts to declare himself king without David's blessing. His actions are central to the events of this chapter. 2. <a href="/topical/k/king_david.htm">King David</a> The aging king of Israel, whose succession is in question. His decision will determine the future of the kingdom. 3. <a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a> The son of David and Bathsheba, whom God has chosen to succeed David as king, though not yet publicly declared. 4. <a href="/topical/a/abiathar_the_priest.htm">Abiathar the Priest</a> A priest who supports Adonijah's claim to the throne, indicating a division among the religious leaders. 5. <a href="/topical/j/joab.htm">Joab</a> The commander of David's army, who also supports Adonijah, showing a split in military loyalty. 6. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The city where these events unfold, the political and spiritual center of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_leadership.htm">God's Sovereignty in Leadership</a> Despite human attempts to control outcomes, God's will prevails. Adonijah's self-exaltation contrasts with God's choice of Solomon, reminding us to seek God's guidance in leadership decisions. <a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_self-promotion.htm">The Danger of Self-Promotion</a> Adonijah's actions serve as a warning against self-promotion and ambition that disregards God's will. We should be wary of pursuing positions or roles without seeking God's direction. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_godly_counsel.htm">The Importance of Godly Counsel</a> The absence of Nathan the prophet and other godly advisors at Adonijah's feast highlights the importance of surrounding ourselves with wise, God-fearing counsel. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_to_god's_promises.htm">Faithfulness to God's Promises</a> God's promise to David about his lineage is a testament to His faithfulness. We can trust that God will fulfill His promises in our lives, even when circumstances seem uncertain.<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_did_david_threaten_violence_here.htm">1 Samuel 25:21-22 - Why would David, future king, threaten such violence over a refusal of hospitality, seemingly contradicting biblical ethics of mercy?</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/solomon's_horse_stalls_count.htm">How many stalls of horses did Solomon have? (1 Kings 4:26 vs. 2 Chronicles 9:25)</a> <a href="/q/why_do_2_chr_9_25_and_1_kgs_4_26_differ.htm">Why do the numbers listed in 2 Chronicles 9:25 about Solomon's horses and chariots differ from related passages like 1 Kings 4:26?</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>(25) God save king Adonijah.--Literally (as in <a href="/1_samuel/10-24.htm" title="And Samuel said to all the people, See you him whom the LORD has chosen, that there is none like him among all the people? And all the people shouted, and said, God save the king.">1Samuel 10:24</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/16-16.htm" title="And it came to pass, when Hushai the Archite, David's friend, was come to Absalom, that Hushai said to Absalom, God save the king, God save the king.">2Samuel 16:16</a>, &c.). "May the king live;" like the "Let the king live for ever" of <a href="/1_kings/1-31.htm" title="Then Bathsheba bowed with her face to the earth, and did reverence to the king, and said, Let my lord king David live for ever.">1Kings 1:31</a>, and of <a href="/nehemiah/2-3.htm" title="And said to the king, Let the king live for ever: why should not my countenance be sad, when the city, the place of my fathers' sepulchers, lies waste, and the gates thereof are consumed with fire?">Nehemiah 2:3</a>; <a href="/daniel/2-4.htm" title="Then spoke the Chaldeans to the king in Syriack, O king, live for ever: tell your servants the dream, and we will show the interpretation.">Daniel 2:4</a>; <a href="/daniel/3-9.htm" title="They spoke and said to the king Nebuchadnezzar, O king, live for ever.">Daniel 3:9</a>, &c. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 25. - For [proof that the king must have decreed that Adonijah should succeed him. There appears to be an undertone of reproof in these words. Nathan assumes that Adonijah cannot have done all this without David's knowledge and sanction, because "his father had not displeased him at any time" (ver. 6). This uprising was the result of David's over indulgence and. want of firmness] he is gone down this day, and hath slain [see on ver. 9] oxen and fat cattle and sheep in abundance, and hath called all the king's sons, and the captains of the host [Joab was the captain (ver. 19). The plural shows that other high officers had followed his lead. "Under the captains of the host (ver. 25), the servants of the king (ver. 10) are included" (Bahr). Bahr's accidental miscitation (ver. 10 for ver. 9) has apparently led his American translator (p. 24) to the serious mistake of identifying these "captains of the host" with "the mighty men" (Gibborim) of ver. 10, who, it is distinctly said, "were not with Adonijah] and Abtathar the priest, and behold, they eat and drink before him [convivia apta conjurationibus. Grotius] and say, God save king Adonijah. [Hebrews "let the king (not "king," as marg.) Adonijah live," or better, "live the king," etc. (comp. the vivat rex, and the vives and vivas of later days.) This was the customary acclamation wherewith the Jews greeted their kings (cf. ver. 39; <a href="/1_samuel/10-24.htm">1 Samuel 10:24</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/16-16.htm">2 Samuel 16:16</a>: <a href="/2_kings/11-12.htm">2 Kings 11:12</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/23-11.htm">2 Chronicles 23:11</a>). <a href="/commentaries/1_kings/1-25.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>For כִּ֣י ׀ (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction today הַיּ֗וֹם (hay·yō·wm) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day he has gone down יָרַ֣ד (yā·raḏ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3381.htm">Strong's 3381: </a> To come or go down, descend and sacrificed וַ֠יִּזְבַּח (way·yiz·baḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2076.htm">Strong's 2076: </a> To slaughter for sacrifice an abundance לָרֹב֒ (lā·rōḇ) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7230.htm">Strong's 7230: </a> Multitude, abundance, greatness of oxen, שׁ֥וֹר (šō·wr) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7794.htm">Strong's 7794: </a> A head of cattle (bullock, ox, etcetera) fattened calves, וּֽמְרִיא־ (ū·mə·rî-) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4806.htm">Strong's 4806: </a> A fatling, fatlings and sheep, וְצֹאן֮ (wə·ṣōn) Conjunctive waw | Noun - common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6629.htm">Strong's 6629: </a> Small cattle, sheep and goats, flock and has invited וַיִּקְרָא֩ (way·yiq·rā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> To call, proclaim, read all לְכָל־ (lə·ḵāl) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every the sons בְּנֵ֨י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of the king, הַמֶּ֜לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king the commanders וּלְשָׂרֵ֤י (ū·lə·śā·rê) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince of the army, הַצָּבָא֙ (haṣ·ṣā·ḇā) Article | Noun - common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6635.htm">Strong's 6635: </a> A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign and Abiathar וּלְאֶבְיָתָ֣ר (ū·lə·’eḇ·yā·ṯār) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | 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. הַכֹּהֵ֔ן (hak·kō·hên) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3548.htm">Strong's 3548: </a> Priest And behold, וְהִנָּ֛ם (wə·hin·nām) Conjunctive waw | Interjection | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2009.htm">Strong's 2009: </a> Lo! behold! they are eating אֹכְלִ֥ים (’ō·ḵə·lîm) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_398.htm">Strong's 398: </a> To eat and drinking וְשֹׁתִ֖ים (wə·šō·ṯîm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8354.htm">Strong's 8354: </a> To imbibe before him, לְפָנָ֑יו (lə·p̄ā·nāw) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face saying, וַיֹּ֣אמְר֔וּ (way·yō·mə·rū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say ?Long live יְחִ֖י (yə·ḥî) Verb - Qal - Imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2421.htm">Strong's 2421: </a> To live, to revive King הַמֶּ֥לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king Adonijah!? אֲדֹנִיָּֽהוּ׃ (’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 <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/1-25.htm">1 Kings 1:25 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_kings/1-25.htm">1 Kings 1:25 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_kings/1-25.htm">1 Kings 1:25 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_kings/1-25.htm">1 Kings 1:25 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_kings/1-25.htm">1 Kings 1:25 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/1-25.htm">1 Kings 1:25 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/1-25.htm">1 Kings 1:25 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/1-25.htm">1 Kings 1:25 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/1-25.htm">1 Kings 1:25 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_kings/1-25.htm">1 Kings 1:25 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-25.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 1:25 For he is gone down this day (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/1-24.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 1:24"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 1:24" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/1-26.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 1:26"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 1:26" /></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>