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and now, my lord the king, thou knowest <i>it</i> not:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_kings/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So now, look! Adonijah has become king; and now, my lord the king, you do not know about <i>it.</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_kings/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But now, behold, Adonijah is king; and now, my lord the king, you do not know <i>it.</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_kings/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Now, behold, Adonijah is king; and now, my lord the king, you do not know it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_kings/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“And now, behold, Adonijah is king; and now, my lord the king, you do not know <i>it.</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_kings/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But now, behold, Adonijah is king; and now, my lord the king, you do not know <i>it</i>.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_kings/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But now, behold, Adonijah is [acting as] king; and now [as things stand], my lord the king, you do not know it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_kings/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now look, Adonijah has become king. And, my lord the king, you didn’t know it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_kings/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now look, Adonijah has become king. And, my lord the king, you didn&#8217t know it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_kings/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And now, behold, Adonijah reigneth; and thou, my lord the king, knowest it not:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_kings/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />But Adonijah has already been made king, and you didn't know anything about it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_kings/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And now, behold, Adonijah reigneth; and thou, my lord the king, knowest it not:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_kings/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />But now, you see, Adonijah has become king, and you don't [even] know anything about it, Your Majesty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_kings/1.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />But Adonijah has already become king, and you don't know anything about it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_kings/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Now look, Adonijah has become king, and your majesty is not aware of it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_kings/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But now, behold, Adonijah has become king, and you, my lord the king, do not know it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_kings/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But now, look, Adonijah has become king! But you, my master the king, are not even aware of it!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_kings/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Now, look, Adonijah reigns; and you, my lord the king, do not know it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_kings/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And now, behold, Adonijah reigneth; and now, my lord the king, thou knowest it not:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_kings/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Now, behold, Adonijah reigns; and you, my lord the king, don’t know it. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_kings/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and now, behold, Adonijah has reigned, and now, my lord, O king, you have not known;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_kings/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and now, lo, Adonijah hath reigned, and now, my lord, O king, thou hast not known;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_kings/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And now, behold, Adonijah reigning; and now my lord the king knew not:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_kings/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And behold now Adonias reigneth, and thou, my lord the king, knowest nothing of it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_kings/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And now behold, Adonijah reigns, while you, my lord the king, are ignorant of it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_kings/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />But now Adonijah has become king, and you, my lord king, do not know it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But now suddenly Adonijah has become king, though you, my lord the king, do not know it.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And now, behold, Adonijah reigns; and you, my lord the king, do not know it;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_kings/1.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And now, behold, Aduniah reigns, and you my Lord King, you have not known it<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_kings/1.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And now, behold, Adonijah reigneth; and thou, my lord the king, knowest it not.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_kings/1.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And now, behold, Adonias reigns, and thou, my lord, O king, knowest <i>it</i> not.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_kings/1-18.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=180" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/1.htm">Nathan and Bathsheba Before David</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">17</span>“My lord,” she replied, “you yourself swore to your maidservant by the LORD your God: ‘Surely your son Solomon will reign after me, and he will sit on my throne.’ <span class="reftext">18</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6258.htm" title="6258: wə·‘at·tāh (Conj-w:: Adv) -- Now. From eth; at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive.">But now,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: hin·nêh (Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!">behold,</a> <a href="/hebrew/138.htm" title="138: ’ă·ḏō·nî·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Original dadoniyahuw; from 'adown and Yahh; lord of Jah; Adonijah, the name of three Israelites.">Adonijah</a> <a href="/hebrew/4427.htm" title="4427: mā·lāḵ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence to take counsel.">has become king,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6258.htm" title="6258: wə·‘at·tāh (Conj-w:: Adv) -- Now. From eth; at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive.">and you,</a> <a href="/hebrew/113.htm" title="113: ’ă·ḏō·nî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Lord. Or adon; from an unused root; sovereign, i.e. Controller.">my lord</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">the king,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">did not</a> <a href="/hebrew/3045.htm" title="3045: yā·ḏā·‘ə·tā (V-Qal-Perf-2ms) -- A primitive root; to know; used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially.">know it.</a> </span><span class="reftext">19</span>And he has sacrificed an abundance of oxen, fattened calves, and sheep, and has invited all the other sons of the king, as well as Abiathar the priest and Joab the commander of the army. But he did not invite your servant Solomon.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/16-1.htm">1 Samuel 16:1-13</a></span><br />Now the LORD said to Samuel, “How long are you going to mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go. I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem, for I have selected from his sons a king for Myself.” / “How can I go?” Samuel asked. “Saul will hear of it and kill me!” The LORD answered, “Take a heifer with you and say, ‘I have come to sacrifice to the LORD.’ / Then invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what you are to do. You are to anoint for Me the one I indicate.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12-16</a></span><br />And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. / I will be his Father, and he will be My son. When he does wrong, I will discipline him with the rod of men and with the blows of the sons of men. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/22-9.htm">1 Chronicles 22:9-10</a></span><br />But a son will be born to you who will be a man of rest. I will give him rest from all his enemies on every side; for his name will be Solomon, and I will grant to Israel peace and quiet during his reign. / He is the one who will build a house for My Name. He will be My son, and I will be his Father. And I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel forever.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/28-5.htm">1 Chronicles 28:5</a></span><br />And of all my sons—for the LORD has given me many sons—He has chosen Solomon my son to sit on the throne of the kingdom of the LORD over Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-22.htm">1 Chronicles 29:22-25</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/15-10.htm">2 Samuel 15:10-12</a></span><br />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!’” / Two hundred men from Jerusalem accompanied Absalom. They had been invited as guests and they went along innocently, for they knew nothing about the matter. / While Absalom was offering the sacrifices, he sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor, to come from his hometown of Giloh. So the conspiracy gained strength, and Absalom’s following kept increasing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/19-9.htm">2 Samuel 19:9-10</a></span><br />And all the people throughout the tribes of Israel were arguing, “The king rescued us from the hand of our enemies and delivered us from the hand of the Philistines, but now he has fled the land because of Absalom. / But Absalom, the man we anointed over us, has died in battle. So why do you say nothing about restoring the king?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/20-1.htm">2 Samuel 20:1-2</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-15.htm">1 Kings 2:15</a></span><br />“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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-22.htm">1 Kings 2:22</a></span><br />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!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-6.htm">Matthew 1:6</a></span><br />and Jesse the father of David the king. Next: David was the father of Solomon by Uriah’s wife,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/21-9.htm">Matthew 21:9</a></span><br />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!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-32.htm">Luke 1:32-33</a></span><br />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!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-69.htm">Luke 1:69-70</a></span><br />He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of His servant David, / as He spoke through His holy prophets, those of ages past,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/3-31.htm">Luke 3:31</a></span><br />the son of Melea, the son of Menna, the son of Mattatha, the son of Nathan, the son of David,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And now, behold, Adonijah reigns; and now, my lord the king, you know it not:</p><p class="hdg">Adonijah</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/1-5.htm">1 Kings 1:5,24</a></b></br> Then Adonijah the son of Haggith exalted himself, saying, I will be king: and he prepared him chariots and horsemen, and fifty men to run before him… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/15-10.htm">2 Samuel 15:10</a></b></br> But Absalom sent spies throughout all the tribes of Israel, saying, As soon as ye hear the sound of the trumpet, then ye shall say, Absalom reigneth in Hebron.</p><p class="hdg">thou knowest</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/1-11.htm">1 Kings 1:11,24,27</a></b></br> Wherefore Nathan spake unto Bathsheba the mother of Solomon, saying, Hast thou not heard that Adonijah the son of Haggith doth reign, and David our lord knoweth <i>it</i> not? … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/3-17.htm">Acts 3:17</a></b></br> And now, brethren, I wot that through ignorance ye did <i>it</i>, as <i>did</i> also your rulers.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/1-13.htm">Adonijah</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-11.htm">Adoni'jah</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-1.htm">Although</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-7.htm">Lord's</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-11.htm">Reigned</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-10.htm">Reigneth</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-11.htm">Reigns</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/1-24.htm">Adonijah</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-24.htm">Adoni'jah</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-28.htm">Although</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-33.htm">Lord's</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-11.htm">Reigned</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-24.htm">Reigneth</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-16.htm">Reigns</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 1</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/1-1.htm">Abishag cherishes David in his extreme age</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/1-5.htm">Adonijah, David's darling, usurps the kingdom</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/1-11.htm">By the council of Nathan</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/1-15.htm">Bathsheba moves the king</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/1-22.htm">And Nathan seconds her</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/1-28.htm">David renews his oath to Bathsheba</a></span><br><span class="reftext">32. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/1-32.htm">Solomon, by David's appointment, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">38. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/1-38.htm">being anointed king by Zadok and Nathan, the people triumph</a></span><br><span class="reftext">41. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/1-41.htm">Jonathan bringing the news, Adonijah's guests fly</a></span><br><span class="reftext">50. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/1-50.htm">Adonijah, flying to the horns of the altar, is dismissed by Solomon</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>But now, behold,</b><br>This phrase indicates a sense of urgency and immediacy. The word "behold" is often used in Scripture to draw attention to something significant or surprising. In the context of <a href="/1_kings/1.htm">1 Kings 1</a>, the urgency is due to the political and dynastic implications of Adonijah's actions. The transition of power in ancient Israel was a critical moment, often fraught with tension and potential conflict.<p><b>Adonijah has become king,</b><br>Adonijah, the fourth son of King David, sought to establish himself as king despite not being the chosen successor. This act of self-exaltation mirrors the actions of Absalom, another of David's sons, who also attempted to usurp the throne. Adonijah's actions were contrary to God's plan, as Solomon was the divinely appointed successor (<a href="/1_chronicles/22-9.htm">1 Chronicles 22:9-10</a>). This highlights the recurring biblical theme of human ambition conflicting with divine will.<p><b>and you, my lord the king,</b><br>The phrase "my lord the king" is a respectful address to King David, acknowledging his authority and position. It reflects the hierarchical structure of ancient Israelite society, where the king was seen as God's anointed leader. This address also underscores the loyalty and respect Bathsheba and Nathan the prophet have for David, as they seek to inform him of the situation.<p><b>do not know it.</b><br>This indicates that King David, due to his advanced age and declining health, was unaware of Adonijah's actions. It suggests a lapse in communication and control within the royal court. The phrase also highlights the importance of vigilance and awareness in leadership. In a broader biblical context, it serves as a reminder of the need for spiritual discernment and the dangers of complacency.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/adonijah.htm">Adonijah</a></b><br>The son of King David who attempts to usurp the throne without his father's knowledge or blessing. His actions set the stage for a significant conflict over the succession of the throne of Israel.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/k/king_david.htm">King David</a></b><br>The aging and ailing king of Israel, unaware of Adonijah's actions. His leadership and decisions are central to the unfolding events.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/b/bathsheba.htm">Bathsheba</a></b><br>The mother of Solomon, who informs David of Adonijah's actions. Her role is crucial in ensuring Solomon's rightful succession to the throne.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>The son of David and Bathsheba, whom God has chosen to succeed David as king. His eventual anointing as king fulfills God's promise and plan.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The capital city of Israel, where these events unfold. It is the political and spiritual center of the nation.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_leadership.htm">God's Sovereignty in Leadership</a></b><br>Despite human attempts to control outcomes, God's sovereign plan prevails. Adonijah's self-exaltation contrasts with God's choice of Solomon, reminding us to seek God's will in leadership and decision-making.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_communication_and_counsel.htm">The Importance of Communication and Counsel</a></b><br>Bathsheba's approach to David highlights the importance of clear communication and seeking wise counsel. In our lives, we should prioritize open dialogue and seek godly advice in critical situations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_ambition.htm">The Consequences of Ambition</a></b><br>Adonijah's ambition leads to conflict and ultimately his downfall. This serves as a warning against unchecked ambition and the pursuit of power without God's blessing.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_to_god's_promises.htm">Faithfulness to God's Promises</a></b><br>The account underscores the faithfulness of God to His promises. Just as God ensured Solomon's ascension, we can trust in His promises for our lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 1</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_protoevangelium_of_james.htm">Who was Micaiah in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_1_kings_18_38's_fire_be_explained.htm">In 1 Kings 18:38, how can the sudden 'fire from the LORD' be explained scientifically or verified historically?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_verify_hezekiah's_unique_devotion.htm">2 Kings 18:5-6 - How can we verify Hezekiah's unprecedented devotion when other kings are also praised elsewhere?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_we_reconcile_swift_punishments.htm">How do we reconcile the swift punishments in 1 Kings 2:22-25 and 2:29-34 with David's emphasis on justice elsewhere, and is there historical evidence supporting these executions?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 18.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And now, behold, Adonijah reigneth; and now my Lord the king, thou knowest <span class="accented">it</span> not.</span> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_kings/1-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">But now,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעַתָּ֕ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘at·tāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6258.htm">Strong's 6258: </a> </span><span class="str2">At this time</span><br /><br /><span class="word">behold,</span><br /><span class="heb">הִנֵּ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(hin·nêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interjection<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2009.htm">Strong's 2009: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lo! behold!</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Adonijah</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲדֹנִיָּ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḏō·nî·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_138.htm">Strong's 138: </a> </span><span class="str2">Adonijah -- 'my Lord is Yahweh', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">has become king,</span><br /><span class="heb">מָלָ֑ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(mā·lāḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4427.htm">Strong's 4427: </a> </span><span class="str2">To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and you,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעַתָּ֛ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘at·tāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6258.htm">Strong's 6258: </a> </span><span class="str2">At this time</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my lord</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲדֹנִ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḏō·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_113.htm">Strong's 113: </a> </span><span class="str2">Sovereign, controller</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the king,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(ham·me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">did not</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">know it.</span><br /><span class="heb">יָדָֽעְתָּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ḏā·‘ə·tā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3045.htm">Strong's 3045: </a> </span><span class="str2">To know</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/1-18.htm">1 Kings 1:18 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_kings/1-18.htm">1 Kings 1:18 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_kings/1-18.htm">1 Kings 1:18 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_kings/1-18.htm">1 Kings 1:18 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_kings/1-18.htm">1 Kings 1:18 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/1-18.htm">1 Kings 1:18 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/1-18.htm">1 Kings 1:18 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/1-18.htm">1 Kings 1:18 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/1-18.htm">1 Kings 1:18 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_kings/1-18.htm">1 Kings 1:18 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_kings/1-18.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 1:18 Now behold Adonijah reigns (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/1-17.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 1:17"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 1:17" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/1-19.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 1:19"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 1:19" /></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>