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You might as well request the kingdom for him—after all, he is my older brother—yes, for him and for Abiathar the priest and Joab son of Zeruiah!&#8221 <a href="/nlt/1_kings/2.htm">New Living Translation</a> “How can you possibly ask me to give Abishag to Adonijah?” King Solomon demanded. “You might as well ask me to give him the kingdom! You know that he is my older brother, and that he has Abiathar the priest and Joab son of Zeruiah on his side.” <a href="/esv/1_kings/2.htm">English Standard Version</a> King Solomon answered his mother, “And why do you ask Abishag the Shunammite for Adonijah? Ask for him the kingdom also, for he is my older brother, and on his side are Abiathar the priest and Joab the son of Zeruiah.” <a href="/bsb/1_kings/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</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="/kjv/1_kings/2.htm">King James Bible</a> And king Solomon answered and said unto his mother, And why dost thou ask Abishag the Shunammite for Adonijah? ask for him the kingdom also; for he is mine elder brother; even for him, and for Abiathar the priest, and for Joab the son of Zeruiah. <a href="/nkjv/1_kings/2.htm">New King James Version</a> And King Solomon answered and said to his mother, “Now why do you ask Abishag the Shunammite for Adonijah? Ask for him the kingdom also—for he is my older brother—for him, and for Abiathar the priest, and for Joab the son of Zeruiah.” <a href="/nasb_/1_kings/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But King Solomon answered and said to his mother, “And why are you requesting Abishag the Shunammite for Adonijah? Request for him the kingdom as well—since he is my older brother—for him, for Abiathar the priest, and for Joab the son of Zeruiah!” <a href="/nasb/1_kings/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> King Solomon answered and said to his mother, &#8220And why are you asking Abishag the Shunammite for Adonijah? Ask for him also the kingdom— for he is my older brother— even for him, for Abiathar the priest, and for Joab the son of Zeruiah!&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/1_kings/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And King Solomon answered and said to his mother, “And why are you asking Abishag the Shunammite for Adonijah? Ask for him also the kingdom—for he is my older brother—even for him, for Abiathar the priest, and for Joab the son of Zeruiah!” <a href="/lsb/1_kings/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then King Solomon answered and said to his mother, “And why are you asking Abishag the Shunammite for Adonijah? Ask for him also the kingdom—for he is my older brother—even for him, for Abiathar the priest, and for Joab the son of Zeruiah!” <a href="/amp/1_kings/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> King Solomon answered and said to his mother, “And why are you asking for Abishag the Shunammite for Adonijah? Ask the kingdom for him also—since he is my older brother—[ask it] for him and for Abiathar the priest and Joab the son of Zeruiah [his supporters]!” <a href="/csb/1_kings/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> King Solomon answered his mother, “Why are you requesting Abishag the Shunammite for Adonijah? Since he is my elder brother, you might as well ask the kingship for him, for the priest Abiathar, and for Joab son of Zeruiah.” <a href="/hcsb/1_kings/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> King Solomon answered his mother, &#8220Why are you requesting Abishag the Shunammite for Adonijah? Since he is my elder brother, you might as well ask the kingship for him, for Abiathar the priest, and for Joab son of Zeruiah.&#8221 <a href="/asv/1_kings/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> And king Solomon answered and said unto his mother, And why dost thou ask Abishag the Shunammite for Adonijah? ask for him the kingdom also; for he is mine elder brother; even for him, and for Abiathar the priest, and for Joab the son of Zeruiah. <a href="/cev/1_kings/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Solomon said: What? Let my older brother marry Abishag? You may as well ask me to let him rule the kingdom! And why don't you ask such favors for Abiathar and Joab? <a href="/erv/1_kings/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> And king Solomon answered and said unto his mother, And why dost thou ask Abishag the Shunammite for Adonijah? ask for him the kingdom also; for he is mine elder brother; even for him, and for Abiathar the priest, and for Joab the son of Zeruiah. <a href="/gwt/1_kings/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> King Solomon then said, "Why do you ask that Abishag from Shunem be given to Adonijah? That would be the same as giving him the kingship. After all, he is my older brother. The priest Abiathar and Joab (Zeruiah's son) are supporting him." <a href="/gnt/1_kings/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> "Why do you ask me to give Abishag to him?" the king asked. "You might as well ask me to give him the throne too. After all, he is my older brother, and Abiathar the priest and Joab are on his side!" <a href="/isv/1_kings/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> But King Solomon replied to his mother, "Why are you asking Abishag the Shunammite for Adonijah? Why not ask me to give up the kingdom for him, since he's my older brother, and why not ask for Abiathar the priest, and for Zeruiah's son Joab?" <a href="/msb/1_kings/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</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="/net/1_kings/2.htm">NET Bible</a> King Solomon answered his mother, "Why just request Abishag the Shunammite for him? Since he is my older brother, you should also request the kingdom for him, for Abiathar the priest, and for Joab son of Zeruiah!" <a href="/nheb/1_kings/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> King Solomon answered his mother, "Why do you ask Abishag the Shunammite for Adonijah? Ask for him the kingdom also. For he is my elder brother. For him, and for Abiathar the priest, and for Joab the son of Zeruiah." <a href="/wbt/1_kings/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And king Solomon answered and said to his mother, And why dost thou ask Abishag the Shunamite for Adonijah? ask for him the kingdom also; for he is my elder brother; even for him, and for Abiathar the priest, and for Joab the son of Zeruiah. <a href="/web/1_kings/2.htm">World English Bible</a> King Solomon answered his mother, “Why do you ask Abishag the Shunammite for Adonijah? Ask for him the kingdom also, for he is my elder brother; even for him, and for Abiathar the priest, and for Joab the son of Zeruiah.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_kings/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And King Solomon answers and says to his mother, “And why are you asking [for] Abishag the Shunammite for Adonijah? Also ask [for] the kingdom for him—for he [is] my elder brother—even for him, and for Abiathar the priest, and for Joab son of Zeruiah.” <a href="/ylt/1_kings/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And king Solomon answereth and saith to his mother, 'And why art thou asking Abishag the Shunammite for Adonijah? also ask for him the kingdom -- for he is mine elder brother -- even for him, and for Abiathar the priest, and for Joab son of Zeruiah.' <a href="/slt/1_kings/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And king Solomon will answer, and say to his mother, And wherefore didst thou ask Abishag the Shunamite for Adonijah? And ask for him the kingdom, for he my brother, the great above me; and for him Abiathar the priest, and Joab son of Zeruiah.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_kings/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And king Solomon answered, and said to his mother: Why dost thou ask Abisag the Sunamitess for Adonias? ask for him also the kingdom: for he is my elder brother, and hath Abiathar the priest, and Joab the son of Sarvia. <a href="/cpdv/1_kings/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And king Solomon responded, and he said to his mother: “Why do you request Abishag the Shunammite for Adonijah? Why not request the kingdom for him! For he is my older brother, and he has Abiathar, the priest, and Joab, the son of Zeruiah.” <a href="/nabre/1_kings/2.htm">New American Bible</a> King Solomon answered his mother, “And why do you ask that Abishag the Shunamite be given to Adonijah? Ask the kingship for him as well, for he is my older brother! Ask for him, for Abiathar the priest, for Joab, son of Zeruiah!” <a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> King Solomon answered his mother, “And why do you ask Abishag the Shunammite for Adonijah? Ask for him the kingdom as well! For he is my elder brother; ask not only for him but also for the priest Abiathar and for Joab son of Zeruiah!”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And King Solomon answered and said to his mother, Why do you ask Abishag the Shilommite for Adonijah? Ask for him the kingdom also; for he is my elder brother; ask even for him and for Abiathar the priest and for Joab the son of Zoriah. <a href="/hpbt/1_kings/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And King Solomon answered and said to his mother: “Why have you asked me Abishag the Shilumite for Aduniah, unless you request the kingdom for him, because he is my brother who is older than I, and Abiathar the Priest and Yuab, son of Tsuria are for him?”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_kings/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And king Solomon answered and said unto his mother: 'And why dost thou ask Abishag the Shunammite for Adonijah? ask for him the kingdom also; for he is mine elder brother; even for him, and for Abiathar the priest, and for Joab the son of Zeruiah.' <a href="/sep/1_kings/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And king Solomon answered and said to his mother, And why hast thou asked Abisag for Adonias? ask for him the kingdom also; for he is my elder brother, and he has for his companion Abiathar the priest, and Joab the son of Saruia the commander-in-chief. <a href="/parallel/1_kings/2-22.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=804" 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/2.htm">The Execution of Adonijah</a> …21So Bathsheba said, “Let Abishag the Shunammite be given to your brother Adonijah as his wife.” 22<a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">King</a> <a href="/hebrew/8010.htm" title="8010: šə·lō·mōh (N-proper-ms) -- David's son and successor to his throne. From shalowm; peaceful; Shelomah, David's successor.">Solomon</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."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6030.htm" title="6030: way·ya·‘an (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To answer, respond.">answered</a> <a href="/hebrew/517.htm" title="517: lə·’im·mōw (Prep-l:: N-fsc:: 3ms) -- A mother. A primitive word; a mother; in a wide sense (like 'ab).">his mother,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4100.htm" title="4100: wə·lā·māh (Conj-w:: Interrog) -- What? how? anything. ">“Why</a> <a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: ’at (Pro-2fs) -- You (masc. sing.). ">do you</a> <a href="/hebrew/7592.htm" title="7592: šō·’e·leṯ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-fs) -- To ask, inquire. Or shael; a primitive root; to inquire; by implication, to request; by extension, to demand.">request</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/49.htm" title="49: ’ă·ḇî·šaḡ (N-proper-fs) -- My father is a wanderer, an Isr. woman. From 'ab and shagah; father of error; Abishag, a concubine of David.">Abishag</a> <a href="/hebrew/7767.htm" title="7767: haš·šu·nam·mîṯ (Art:: N-proper-fs) -- Female inhab. of Shunem. Patrial from Shuwnem; a Shunammitess, or female inhabitant of Shunem.">the Shunammite</a> <a href="/hebrew/138.htm" title="138: la·’ă·ḏō·nî·yā·hū (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Original dadoniyahuw; from 'adown and Yahh; lord of Jah; Adonijah, the name of three Israelites.">for Adonijah?</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">Since</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">he</a> <a href="/hebrew/1419.htm" title="1419: hag·gā·ḏō·wl (Art:: Adj-ms) -- Great. Or gadol; from gadal; great; hence, older; also insolent.">is my older</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: mim·men·nî (Prep:: 1cs) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses."></a> <a href="/hebrew/wə·lōw (Conj-w:: Prep:: 3ms) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: ’ā·ḥî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">brother,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7592.htm" title="7592: wə·ša·’ă·lî- (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Imp-fs) -- To ask, inquire. Or shael; a primitive root; to inquire; by implication, to request; by extension, to demand.">you might as well request</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4410.htm" title="4410: ham·mə·lū·ḵāh (Art:: N-fs) -- Kingship, royalty. Feminine passive participle of malak; something ruled, i.e. A realm.">the kingdom</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">for him</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 for 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/3097.htm" title="3097: ū·lə·yō·w·’āḇ (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- The LORD is father, three Isr. From Yhovah and 'ab; Jehovah-fathered; Joab, the name of three Israelites.">and for Joab</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/6870.htm" title="6870: ṣə·rū·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- An Israelite woman. Feminine passive participle from the same as tsriy; wounded; Tserujah, an Israelitess.">of Zeruiah!”</a> 23Then King Solomon swore by the LORD: “May God punish me, and ever so severely, if Adonijah has not made this request at the expense of his life.…<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/12-8.htm">2 Samuel 12:8</a> I gave your master’s house to you and your master’s wives into your arms. I gave you the house of Israel and Judah, and if that was not enough, I would have given you even more. <a href="/1_kings/1-5.htm">1 Kings 1:5</a> At that time Adonijah, David’s son by Haggith, began to exalt himself, saying, “I will be king!” And he acquired chariots and horsemen and fifty men to run ahead of him. <a href="/1_kings/1-11.htm">1 Kings 1:11</a> Then Nathan said to Bathsheba the mother of Solomon, “Have you not heard that Adonijah son of Haggith has become king, and our lord David does not know it? <a href="/1_kings/1-13.htm">1 Kings 1:13</a> Go at once to King David and say, ‘My lord the king, did you not swear to your maidservant, “Surely your son Solomon will reign after me, and he will sit on my throne”? Why then has Adonijah become king?’ <a href="/1_kings/1-17.htm">1 Kings 1:17</a> “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.’ <a href="/1_kings/1-24.htm">1 Kings 1:24-25</a> “My lord the king,” said Nathan, “did you say, ‘Adonijah will reign after me, and he will sit on my throne’? / 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="/1_kings/1-30.htm">1 Kings 1:30</a> I will carry out this very day exactly what I swore to you by the LORD, the God of Israel: Surely your son Solomon will reign after me, and he will sit on my throne in my place.” <a href="/1_kings/1-35.htm">1 Kings 1:35</a> Then you shall go up with him, and he is to come and sit on my throne and reign in my place. For I have appointed him ruler over Israel and Judah.” <a href="/1_kings/1-39.htm">1 Kings 1:39</a> Zadok the priest took the horn of oil from the tabernacle and anointed Solomon. Then they blew the ram’s horn, and all the people proclaimed, “Long live King Solomon!” <a href="/1_kings/1-50.htm">1 Kings 1:50-53</a> But Adonijah, in fear of Solomon, got up and went to take hold of the horns of the altar. / It was reported to Solomon: “Behold, Adonijah fears King Solomon, and he has taken hold of the horns of the altar, saying, ‘Let King Solomon first swear to me not to put his servant to the sword.’” / And Solomon replied, “If he is a man of character, not a single hair of his will fall to the ground. But if evil is found in him, he will die.” ... <a href="/2_samuel/3-7.htm">2 Samuel 3:7</a> Now Saul had a concubine named Rizpah, the daughter of Aiah. So Ish-bosheth questioned Abner, “Why did you sleep with my father’s concubine?” <a href="/2_samuel/16-21.htm">2 Samuel 16:21-22</a> Ahithophel replied, “Sleep with your father’s concubines, whom he has left to take care of the palace. When all Israel hears that you have become a stench to your father, then the hands of all who are with you will be strengthened.” / So they pitched a tent for Absalom on the roof, and he slept with his father’s concubines in the sight of all Israel. <a href="/2_samuel/20-3.htm">2 Samuel 20:3</a> When David returned to his palace in Jerusalem, he took the ten concubines he had left to take care of the palace, and he placed them in a house under guard. He provided for them, but he no longer slept with them. They were confined until the day of their death, living as widows. <a href="/1_chronicles/3-2.htm">1 Chronicles 3:2</a> the third was Absalom the son of Maacah daughter of King Talmai of Geshur; the fourth was Adonijah the son of Haggith; <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,</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And king Solomon answered and said to his mother, And why do you ask Abishag the Shunammite for Adonijah? ask for him the kingdom also; for he is my elder brother; even for him, and for Abiathar the priest, and for Joab the son of Zeruiah.why dost<a href="/matthew/20-22.htm">Matthew 20:22</a> But Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? They say unto him, We are able.<a href="/mark/10-38.htm">Mark 10:38</a> But Jesus said unto them, Ye know not what ye ask: can ye drink of the cup that I drink of? and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?<a href="/james/4-3.htm">James 4:3</a> Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts.the kingdom<a href="/1_kings/1-5.htm">1 Kings 1:5-7,11,24,25</a> 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… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/1-42.htm">Abiathar</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-21.htm">Abishag</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-21.htm">Adonijah</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-17.htm">Elder</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-5.htm">Joab</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-15.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-20.htm">Mother</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-45.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-21.htm">Shunamite</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-21.htm">Shunammite</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-19.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-5.htm">Zeruiah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/2-26.htm">Abiathar</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-3.htm">Abishag</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-23.htm">Adonijah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-17.htm">Elder</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-28.htm">Joab</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-45.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-27.htm">Mother</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-26.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-12.htm">Shunamite</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-12.htm">Shunammite</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-23.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-16.htm">Zeruiah</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 2</div>1. <a href="/1_kings/2-1.htm">David, having given a charge to Solomon</a> 3. <a href="/1_kings/2-3.htm">of Reverence</a> 5. <a href="/1_kings/2-5.htm">of Joab</a> 7. <a href="/1_kings/2-7.htm">of Barzillai</a> 8. <a href="/1_kings/2-8.htm">of Shimei</a> 10. <a href="/1_kings/2-10.htm">Solomon succeeds</a> 12. <a href="/1_kings/2-12.htm">Adonijah, moving Bathsheba to ask unto Solomon for Abishag,</a> 13. <a href="/1_kings/2-13.htm">is put to death</a> 26. <a href="/1_kings/2-26.htm">Abiathar, having his life given him, is deprived of the priesthood</a> 28. <a href="/1_kings/2-28.htm">Joab fleeing to the horns of the altar, is there slain</a> 35. <a href="/1_kings/2-35.htm">Benaiah is put in Joab's room, and Zadfok in Abiathar's</a> 36. <a href="/1_kings/2-36.htm">Shimei, confined to Jerusalem, by occasion of going to Gath, is put to death.</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/2.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/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>King Solomon answered his mother Solomon, the son of David and Bathsheba, is now king. His mother, Bathsheba, holds a position of influence, as seen in her approach to Solomon. This reflects the cultural respect for maternal authority in the royal family. Solomon's response to his mother shows both respect and assertiveness, indicating his awareness of the political implications of her request.“Why do you request Abishag the Shunammite for Adonijah? Abishag was a young woman who served King David in his old age. In ancient Near Eastern cultures, taking a king's concubine or wife was often seen as a claim to the throne. Adonijah, Solomon's older brother, had previously attempted to usurp the throne (<a href="/1_kings/1-5.htm">1 Kings 1:5-10</a>). Solomon perceives this request as a political maneuver, potentially threatening his reign.Since he is my older brother, Adonijah being the older brother gives him a natural claim to the throne in the eyes of many, as primogeniture was a common practice. However, God chose Solomon to succeed David (<a href="/1_chronicles/28-5.htm">1 Chronicles 28:5-6</a>), highlighting the divine right over traditional customs.you might as well request the kingdom for him Solomon's statement underscores the gravity of the request. Granting Adonijah Abishag could be interpreted as endorsing his claim to the throne. This reflects the political tension and the fragile nature of Solomon's early reign.and for Abiathar the priest Abiathar was a priest who initially supported Adonijah's claim to the throne (<a href="/1_kings/1-7.htm">1 Kings 1:7</a>). Mentioning him here suggests that Solomon sees a coalition forming against him. Abiathar's later removal from the priesthood fulfills the prophecy against the house of Eli (<a href="/1_samuel/2-31.htm">1 Samuel 2:31-35</a>).and for Joab son of Zeruiah!” Joab, David's military commander, also supported Adonijah (<a href="/1_kings/1-7.htm">1 Kings 1:7</a>). His mention indicates the potential for military support for Adonijah's claim. Joab's eventual execution by Solomon (<a href="/1_kings/2-28.htm">1 Kings 2:28-34</a>) signifies the consolidation of Solomon's power and the fulfillment of David's instructions (<a href="/1_kings/2-5.htm">1 Kings 2:5-6</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/k/king_solomon.htm">King Solomon</a> The son of David and Bathsheba, Solomon is the newly anointed king of Israel, known for his wisdom and understanding. 2. <a href="/topical/a/adonijah.htm">Adonijah</a> Solomon's older half-brother who previously attempted to claim the throne before Solomon was anointed king. 3. <a href="/topical/a/abishag_the_shunammite.htm">Abishag the Shunammite</a> A young woman who served King David in his old age. Her request by Adonijah is seen as a political maneuver. 4. <a href="/topical/b/bathsheba.htm">Bathsheba</a> Solomon's mother, who brings Adonijah's request to Solomon, possibly unaware of its implications. 5. <a href="/topical/a/abiathar_the_priest_and_joab_son_of_zeruiah.htm">Abiathar the Priest and Joab son of Zeruiah</a> Allies of Adonijah in his earlier attempt to seize the throne, representing a threat to Solomon's reign.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/discernment_in_leadership.htm">Discernment in Leadership</a> Solomon demonstrates discernment by recognizing the political implications of Adonijah's request. Leaders must be wise and perceptive to protect their responsibilities and the people they serve. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_intentions.htm">The Importance of Intentions</a> Adonijah's request for Abishag is not merely personal but has political undertones. It is crucial to discern the intentions behind requests and actions, especially in leadership. <a href="/topical/f/family_dynamics_and_god's_plan.htm">Family Dynamics and God's Plan</a> The tension between Solomon and Adonijah reflects the complexities of family dynamics. God's plan often unfolds amidst human conflict, requiring trust and obedience to His guidance. <a href="/topical/r/respect_and_authority.htm">Respect and Authority</a> Solomon respects his mother by listening to her, yet he maintains his authority as king. Balancing respect for others with the responsibilities of one's role is essential. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_ambition.htm">The Consequences of Ambition</a> Adonijah's ambition leads to his downfall. Ambition must be tempered with humility and alignment with God's will.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 2</a> <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 href="/q/how_are_2_chr_18_and_1_kgs_22_inerrant.htm">Comparing 2 Chronicles 18 with 1 Kings 22, how can both accounts be inerrant if they present varying details about the same event?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_abishag_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Abishag in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_adonijah_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Adonijah in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_kings/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(22) And why dost thou ask?--In Solomon's answer there is a certain bitterness, venting itself in irony, which seems to argue the mingling with kingly dignity and policy of some passionate feeling, not unlike the bursts of passion in his father, as in the case of Nabal (<a href="/context/1_samuel/25-21.htm" title="Now David had said, Surely in vain have I kept all that this fellow has in the wilderness, so that nothing was missed of all that pertained to him: and he has requited me evil for good.">1Samuel 25:21-22</a>). It certainly gives some probability to the conjecture (see Note on 1:3) that Abishag was the "fair Shulamite" of the Song of Solomon, already loved by the youthful king. In his wrath he infers, rightly or wrongly, that the hand of the conspirators is seen in this petition, and executes vengeance accordingly, summarily and without giving them any trial or opportunity of excusing themselves.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 22. - And king Solomon answered and said unto his mother, And why dost thou ask Abishag the Shunammite for Adonijah? [Professor Plumptre (Dict. Bib., art. "Solomon") says this "narrative is not a little perplexing." He then specially remarks on the strangeness of Bathsheba's interceding for Adonijah, and also on Solomon's "flashing into fiercest wrath" at her request. He explains the facts, however, by "Mr. Grove's ingenious theory identifying Abishag with the Shulamite (<a href="/songs/6-13.htm">Song of Solomon 6:13</a>), the heroine of the Song of Songs." It is "the passionate love of Solomon for the fairest among women' that has made Bathsheba, "hitherto supreme, to fear a rival influence, and to join in any scheme for its removal." The king's vehement abruptness is in like manner accounted for. He sees in the request at once an attempt to deprive him of the woman he loves and a plot to keep him still in the tutelage of childhood. Of the ingenuity of this theory no one can doubt, nor yet that it may possibly represent the actual facts. But it is not necessary, nor does it help much to the explanation of the narrative. Bathsheba's intervention may easily be accounted for by (1) her desire to conciliate her son's most formidable rival; (2) her feminine interest in a love match; and (3) her pride, which could not but be flattered, on being assured that her influence with the king was so great. . . . <a href="/commentaries/1_kings/2-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>King הַמֶּ֨לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king Solomon שְׁלֹמֹ֜ה (šə·lō·mōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8010.htm">Strong's 8010: </a> Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne answered וַיַּעַן֩ (way·ya·‘an) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6030.htm">Strong's 6030: </a> To answer, respond his mother, לְאִמּ֗וֹ (lə·’im·mōw) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_517.htm">Strong's 517: </a> A mother, ) “Why וְלָמָה֩ (wə·lā·māh) Conjunctive waw | Interrogative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4100.htm">Strong's 4100: </a> What?, what!, indefinitely what do you אַ֨תְּ (’at) Pronoun - second person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> Thou and thee, ye and you request שֹׁאֶ֜לֶת (šō·’e·leṯ) Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7592.htm">Strong's 7592: </a> To inquire, to request, to demand Abishag אֲבִישַׁ֤ג (’ă·ḇî·šaḡ) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_49.htm">Strong's 49: </a> Abishag -- 'my father is a wanderer', an Israelite woman the Shunammite הַשֻּׁנַמִּית֙ (haš·šu·nam·mîṯ) Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7767.htm">Strong's 7767: </a> Shunammite -- a Shunammitess for Adonijah? לַאֲדֹ֣נִיָּ֔הוּ (la·’ă·ḏō·nî·yā·hū) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_138.htm">Strong's 138: </a> Adonijah -- 'my Lord is Yahweh', the name of several Israelites Since כִּ֛י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction he ה֥וּא (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> He, self, the same, this, that, as, are is my older הַגָּד֣וֹל (hag·gā·ḏō·wl) Article | Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1419.htm">Strong's 1419: </a> Great, older, insolent brother, אָחִ֖י (’ā·ḥî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> A brother, ) you might as well request וְשַֽׁאֲלִי־ (wə·ša·’ă·lî-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7592.htm">Strong's 7592: </a> To inquire, to request, to demand the kingdom הַמְּלוּכָ֔ה (ham·mə·lū·ḵāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4410.htm">Strong's 4410: </a> Something ruled, a realm for him לוֹ֙ (lōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> and for 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 for Joab וּלְיוֹאָ֖ב (ū·lə·yō·w·’āḇ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3097.htm">Strong's 3097: </a> Joab -- 'the LORD is father', three Israelites son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Zeruiah.? צְרוּיָֽה׃ (ṣə·rū·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6870.htm">Strong's 6870: </a> Zeruiah -- an Israelite woman <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/2-22.htm">1 Kings 2:22 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_kings/2-22.htm">1 Kings 2:22 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_kings/2-22.htm">1 Kings 2:22 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_kings/2-22.htm">1 Kings 2:22 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_kings/2-22.htm">1 Kings 2:22 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/2-22.htm">1 Kings 2:22 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/2-22.htm">1 Kings 2:22 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/2-22.htm">1 Kings 2:22 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/2-22.htm">1 Kings 2:22 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_kings/2-22.htm">1 Kings 2:22 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-22.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 2:22 King Solomon answered his mother Why do (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/2-21.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 2:21"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 2:21" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/2-23.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 2:23"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 2:23" /></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>