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His mother had borne him after Absalom.) <a href="/nasb_/1_kings/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And his father had never rebuked him at any time by asking, “Why have you done so?” And he was also a very handsome man, and he was born after Absalom. <a href="/nasb/1_kings/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> His father had never crossed him at any time by asking, &#8220Why have you done so?&#8221 And he was also a very handsome man, and he was born after Absalom. <a href="/nasb77/1_kings/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And his father had never crossed him at any time by asking, “Why have you done so?” And he was also a very handsome man; and he was born after Absalom. <a href="/lsb/1_kings/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But his father had never grieved him at any time by asking, “Why have you done so?” And he was also a very handsome man in form, and he was born after Absalom. <a href="/amp/1_kings/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> His father [David] had never rebuked him at any time by asking, “Why have you done this?” Adonijah was also a very handsome man, and he was born after Absalom. <a href="/csb/1_kings/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But his father had never once infuriated him by asking, “Why did you do that? ” In addition, he was quite handsome and was born after Absalom. <a href="/hcsb/1_kings/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But his father had never once reprimanded him by saying, &#8220Why do you act this way?&#8221 In addition, he was quite handsome and was born after Absalom. <a href="/asv/1_kings/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> And his father had not displeased him at any time in saying, Why hast thou done so? and he was also a very goodly man; and he was born after Absalom. <a href="/erv/1_kings/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> And his father had not displeased him at any time in saying, Why hast thou done so? and he was also a very goodly man; and he was born after Absalom. <a href="/gwt/1_kings/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> His father had never confronted him by asking why he was doing this. <a href="/isv/1_kings/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> His father had never challenged him at any time during his life by asking him, "Why are you acting like this?" Adonijah was very handsome and had been born after Absalom. <a href="/msb/1_kings/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> (His father had never once reprimanded him by saying, ?Why do you act this way?? Adonijah was also very handsome, born next after Absalom.) <a href="/net/1_kings/1.htm">NET Bible</a> (Now his father had never corrected him by saying, "Why do you do such things?" He was also very handsome and had been born right after Absalom.) <a href="/nheb/1_kings/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> His father had never scolded him at any time by saying, "Why have you done so?" And he was also a very handsome man; and he was born after Absalom. <a href="/wbt/1_kings/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And his father had not displeased him at any time in saying, Why hast thou done so? and he also was a very goodly man; and his mother bore him after Absalom. <a href="/web/1_kings/1.htm">World English Bible</a> His father had not displeased him at any time in saying, “Why have you done so?” and he was also a very handsome man; and he was born after Absalom. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_kings/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and his father has not grieved him [all] his days, saying, “Why have you done this?” And he also [is] of a very good form, and [his mother] bore him after Absalom. <a href="/ylt/1_kings/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and his father hath not grieved him all his days, saying, 'Wherefore thus hast thou done?' and he also is of a very good form, and his mother bare him after Absalom. <a href="/slt/1_kings/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And his father grieved him not from his days, saying, Wherefore didst thou thus? and he good of form, exceedingly; and she bare him after Absalom.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_kings/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Neither did his father rebuke him at any time, saying: Why hast thou done this? And he also was very beautiful, the next in birth after Absalom. <a href="/cpdv/1_kings/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Neither did his father chastise him at any time, saying, “Why have you done this?” Now he, too, was very beautiful, the second in birth, after Absalom. <a href="/nabre/1_kings/1.htm">New American Bible</a> Yet his father would never antagonize him by asking, “Why are you doing this?” Adonijah was also very handsome, and next in age to Absalom by the same mother. <a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> His father had never at any time displeased him by asking, “Why have you done thus and so?” He was also a very handsome man, and he was born next after Absalom.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And his father had never rebuked him at any time by saying, Why have you done so? And he also was a very handsome man; and his mother bore him after Absalom. <a href="/hpbt/1_kings/1.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And his father had not rebuked him all his days or said to him, ”Why have you done so?” Also he was very handsome in his appearance, and his mother had given birth to him after Abishlum.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_kings/1.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And his father had not grieved him all his life in saying: 'Why hast thou done so?' and he was also a very goodly man; and he was born after Absalom. <a href="/sep/1_kings/1.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And his father never at any time checked him, saying, Why hast thou done thus? and he was also very handsome in appearance, and his mother bore him after Abessalom. <a href="/parallel/1_kings/1-6.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=51" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_kings/1.htm">Adonijah Usurps the Kingdom</a> 5At 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. 6<a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’ā·ḇîw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">(His father</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō- (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">had never</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: mî·yā·māw (Prep-m:: N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6087.htm" title="6087: ‘ă·ṣā·ḇōw (V-Qal-Perf-3ms:: 3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to carve, i.e. Fabricate or fashion; hence to worry, pain or anger.">once reprimanded him</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">by saying,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4069.htm" title="4069: mad·dū·a‘ (Interrog) -- Why? for what reason?. Or madduaa; from mah and the passive participle of yada'; what known?; i.e. why?.">“Why</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ā·śî·ṯā (V-Qal-Perf-2ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">do you act</a> <a href="/hebrew/3602.htm" title="3602: kā·ḵāh (Adv) -- Thus. From koh; just so, referring to the previous or following context.">this way?”</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">Adonijah was</a> <a href="/hebrew/1571.htm" title="1571: wə·ḡam- (Conj) -- Also, moreover, yea. ">also</a> <a href="/hebrew/3966.htm" title="3966: mə·’ōḏ (Adv) -- Muchness, force, abundance. From the same as 'uwd; properly, vehemence, i.e. vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc.">very</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’ō·ṯōw (Conj-w:: DirObjM:: 3ms) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2896.htm" title="2896: ṭō·wḇ- (Adj-msc) -- Pleasant, agreeable, good.">handsome,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8389.htm" title="8389: tō·’ar (N-ms) -- Outline, form. From ta'ar; outline, i.e. Figure or appearance."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3205.htm" title="3205: yā·lə·ḏāh (V-Qal-Perf-3fs) -- A primitive root; to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage.">born</a> <a href="/hebrew/310.htm" title="310: ’a·ḥă·rê (Prep) -- The hind or following part. From 'achar; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after.">next after</a> <a href="/hebrew/53.htm" title="53: ’aḇ·šā·lō·wm (N-proper-ms) -- Or babshalowm; from 'ab and shalowm; father of peace; Abshalom, a son of David; also a later Israelite.">Absalom.)</a> 7So Adonijah conferred with Joab son of Zeruiah and with Abiathar the priest, who supported him.…<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/3-3.htm">2 Samuel 3:3-4</a> his second was Chileab, by Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel; his third was Absalom, the son of Maacah daughter of King Talmai of Geshur; / his fourth was Adonijah, the son of Haggith; his fifth was Shephatiah, the son of Abital; <a href="/2_samuel/13-21.htm">2 Samuel 13:21-22</a> When King David heard all this, he was furious. / And Absalom never said a word to Amnon, either good or bad, because he hated Amnon for violating his sister Tamar. <a href="/2_samuel/14-25.htm">2 Samuel 14:25-27</a> Now there was not a man in all Israel as handsome and highly praised as Absalom. From the sole of his foot to the top of his head, he did not have a single flaw. / And when he cut the hair of his head—he shaved it every year because his hair got so heavy—he would weigh it out to be two hundred shekels, according to the royal standard. / Three sons were born to Absalom, and a daughter named Tamar, who was a beautiful woman. <a href="/2_samuel/15-1.htm">2 Samuel 15:1-6</a> Some time later, Absalom provided for himself a chariot with horses and fifty men to run ahead of him. / He would get up early and stand beside the road leading to the city gate. Whenever anyone had a grievance to bring before the king for a decision, Absalom would call out and ask, “What city are you from?” And if he replied, “Your servant is from one of the tribes of Israel,” / Absalom would say, “Look, your claims are good and right, but the king has no deputy to hear you.” ... <a href="/2_samuel/18-18.htm">2 Samuel 18:18</a> During his lifetime, Absalom had set up for himself a pillar in the King’s Valley, for he had said, “I have no son to preserve the memory of my name.” So he gave the pillar his name, and to this day it is called Absalom’s Monument. <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/23-1.htm">2 Samuel 23:1</a> These are the last words of David: “The oracle of David son of Jesse, the oracle of the man raised on high, the one anointed by the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of 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/11-4.htm">1 Kings 11:4</a> For when Solomon grew old, his wives turned his heart after other gods, and he was not wholeheartedly devoted to the LORD his God, as his father David had been. <a href="/1_chronicles/3-1.htm">1 Chronicles 3:1-2</a> These were the sons of David who were born to him in Hebron: The firstborn was Amnon by Ahinoam of Jezreel; the second was Daniel by Abigail of Carmel; / the third was Absalom the son of Maacah daughter of King Talmai of Geshur; the fourth was Adonijah the son of Haggith; <a href="/1_chronicles/22-9.htm">1 Chronicles 22:9-10</a> 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.’ <a href="/1_chronicles/29-1.htm">1 Chronicles 29:1</a> Then King David said to the whole assembly, “My son Solomon, the one whom God has chosen, is young and inexperienced. The task is great because this palace is not for man, but for the LORD God. <a href="/proverbs/22-6.htm">Proverbs 22:6</a> Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it. <a href="/matthew/3-17.htm">Matthew 3:17</a> And a voice from heaven said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased!” <a href="/matthew/12-18.htm">Matthew 12:18</a> “Here is My Servant, whom I have chosen, My beloved, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will proclaim justice to the nations.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And his father had not displeased him at any time in saying, Why have you done so? and he also was a very goodly man; and his mother bore him after Absalom.had not<a href="/1_samuel/3-13.htm">1 Samuel 3:13</a> For I have told him that I will judge his house for ever for the iniquity which he knoweth; because his sons made themselves vile, and he restrained them not.<a href="/proverbs/22-15.htm">Proverbs 22:15</a> Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.<a href="/proverbs/23-13.htm">Proverbs 23:13,14</a> Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die… at any time [heb] from his days <a href="/1_samuel/9-2.htm">1 Samuel 9:2</a> And he had a son, whose name was Saul, a choice young man, and a goodly: and there was not among the children of Israel a goodlier person than he: from his shoulders and upward he was higher than any of the people.<a href="/1_samuel/10-23.htm">1 Samuel 10:23</a> And they ran and fetched him thence: and when he stood among the people, he was higher than any of the people from his shoulders and upward.<a href="/2_samuel/14-25.htm">2 Samuel 14:25</a> But in all Israel there was none to be so much praised as Absalom for his beauty: from the sole of his foot even to the crown of his head there was no blemish in him.bare him<a href="/2_samuel/3-3.htm">2 Samuel 3:3,4</a> And his second, Chileab, of Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite; and the third, Absalom the son of Maacah the daughter of Talmai king of Geshur; … <a href="/1_chronicles/3-2.htm">1 Chronicles 3:2</a> The third, Absalom the son of Maachah the daughter of Talmai king of Geshur: the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith:<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/20-6.htm">Absalom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-10.htm">Ab'salom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-16.htm">Bare</a> <a href="/1_samuel/4-9.htm">Behave</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-8.htm">Bore</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-22.htm">Born</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-5.htm">Crossed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/11-27.htm">Displeased</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-2.htm">Good-Looking</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-21.htm">Goodly</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-2.htm">Grieved</a> <a href="/galatians/5-7.htm">Interfered</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-34.htm">Life</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-5.htm">Mother</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-15.htm">Time</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-2.htm">Wherefore</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-49.htm">Younger</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/2-7.htm">Absalom</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/3-2.htm">Ab'salom</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-15.htm">Bare</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-13.htm">Behave</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-21.htm">Bore</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-18.htm">Born</a> <a href="/2_kings/2-8.htm">Crossed</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-43.htm">Displeased</a> <a href="/genesis/39-6.htm">Good-Looking</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-27.htm">Goodly</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-10.htm">Grieved</a> <a href="/matthew/19-13.htm">Interfered</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-12.htm">Life</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-11.htm">Mother</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-1.htm">Time</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-11.htm">Wherefore</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-31.htm">Younger</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'; 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In the biblical context, parental discipline is emphasized as a crucial aspect of raising children (<a href="/proverbs/13-24.htm">Proverbs 13:24, 22</a>:6). David's lack of correction may have contributed to Adonijah's sense of entitlement and ambition, as seen in his attempt to seize the throne. This failure to discipline is reminiscent of David's earlier parenting issues with Absalom, suggesting a pattern of indulgence or neglect. The absence of discipline can lead to rebellion, as seen in the broader narrative of David's family.Adonijah was also very handsome, The mention of Adonijah's appearance is significant in biblical narratives, where physical attractiveness often correlates with favor or leadership potential (<a href="/1_samuel/9-2.htm">1 Samuel 9:2, 16</a>:12). However, it can also be a source of pride and downfall, as seen with Absalom (<a href="/2_samuel/14-25.htm">2 Samuel 14:25-26</a>). The emphasis on Adonijah's handsomeness may indicate his charismatic appeal and the potential for influence, yet it also serves as a warning that external appearances do not equate to inner righteousness or divine favor.born next after Absalom. This phrase situates Adonijah within the family hierarchy, highlighting his position as the next eldest surviving son after Absalom's death. In the cultural and historical context of ancient Israel, primogeniture often determined succession, but divine choice could override this custom, as seen with Solomon (<a href="/1_kings/1-17.htm">1 Kings 1:17</a>, <a href="/1_chronicles/28-5.htm">1 Chronicles 28:5</a>). Adonijah's birth order may have fueled his ambition for the throne, believing it was his right. The reference to Absalom also recalls the previous rebellion against David, suggesting a recurring theme of familial strife and the consequences of David's earlier failures as a father and king.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The King of Israel, father of Adonijah, who failed to discipline his son. 2. <a href="/topical/a/adonijah.htm">Adonijah</a> Son of David, who sought to become king without his father's approval. 3. <a href="/topical/a/absalom.htm">Absalom</a> Another son of David, known for his rebellion against his father, mentioned here to highlight Adonijah's position in the family. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The city where these events unfold, the political and spiritual center of Israel. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_royal_court.htm">The Royal Court</a> The setting where the dynamics of power, succession, and family relationships play out.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_parental_discipline.htm">The Importance of Parental Discipline</a> David's failure to discipline Adonijah serves as a cautionary tale about the necessity of setting boundaries and correcting children. Parents are called to guide their children in righteousness, as neglect can lead to destructive behavior. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_favoritism.htm">The Consequences of Favoritism</a> The mention of Adonijah's handsomeness and his position after Absalom suggests a potential favoritism that can lead to entitlement. Parents should strive to treat their children with equal love and fairness to prevent jealousy and rivalry. <a href="/topical/t/the_dangers_of_ambition_without_accountability.htm">The Dangers of Ambition Without Accountability</a> Adonijah's ambition to become king without seeking his father's blessing reflects a lack of accountability. Ambition should be tempered with humility and respect for authority. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_godly_leadership.htm">The Role of Godly Leadership</a> David's failure to address Adonijah's behavior underscores the need for leaders to be proactive in addressing issues within their sphere of influence. Godly leadership involves making difficult decisions for the greater good. <a href="/topical/l/learning_from_past_mistakes.htm">Learning from Past Mistakes</a> The reference to Absalom serves as a reminder of the importance of learning from past mistakes. Reflecting on previous failures can help prevent similar issues in the future.<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/how_to_reconcile_ezekiel_41_with_1_kings_6.htm">How can Ezekiel 41's instructions be reconciled with the different layout presented for Solomon's Temple in 1 Kings 6?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_abijam's_mother_named_differently.htm">In 1 Kings 15:2, why does Abijam’s mother appear as “Maachah,” while 2 Chronicles 13:2 identifies her differently? </a> <a href="/q/how_do_60_queens_fit_solomon's_700_wives.htm">(Song of Solomon 6:8) How can sixty queens and eighty concubines align with Solomon's reputed 700 wives and 300 concubines (1 Kings 11:3)?</a> <a href="/q/is_1_kings_6_1's_480_years_reliable.htm">How reliable is the 480-year timeline in 1 Kings 6:1 when it conflicts with other Old Testament chronologies?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 6. - And his father had not displeased [or pained, afflicted. The LXX. has ἀπεκώλυσεν] him at any time [Hebrews from his days, i.e., all his days, LXX. οὐδέποτε, Vulg. a diebus ejus. Sein Lebtage (Bahr). Some (Seb. Schmiat, e.g.) would understand since the days of his ambition and display"] in saying, Why hast thou done so? and he also [i.e., he also, as well as Absalom, mentioned presently; or, possibly, he as well as Abishag just mentioned. Bahr's rendering, "Und dazu war er sehr schon," etc. "And moreover he" was, etc. will not stand] was a very goodly man [cf. <a href="/2_samuel/14-25.htm">2 Samuel 14:25</a>. This accounted in part not only for his ambition, but also for his following]; and his mother [the two last words are not in the original, which simply has "and she bare," יָלְדָה. There is no need, Thenius, to read, רו ,תךענךג יָלַד with others, הולִיד. We have a similar ellipsis in <a href="/numbers/26-59.htm">Numbers 26:59</a>. The meaning is quite clear, viz., that Haggith bare Adonijah to David next after Maachah bore him Absalom. This fact is mentioned to show that he was the eldest surviving son; and it shows therefore that seniority counted for something (cf. 1 Kings if. 25)] bare him after Absalom. <a href="/commentaries/1_kings/1-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>(His father אָבִ֤יו (’ā·ḇîw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> Father had never וְלֹֽא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no once reprimanded עֲצָב֨וֹ (‘ă·ṣā·ḇōw) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6087.htm">Strong's 6087: </a> To carve, fabricate, fashion, to worry, pain, anger him by saying, לֵאמֹ֔ר (lê·mōr) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “Why מַדּ֖וּעַ (mad·dū·a‘) Interrogative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4069.htm">Strong's 4069: </a> Why? for what reason? do you act עָשִׂ֑יתָ (‘ā·śî·ṯā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make this way?” כָּ֣כָה (kā·ḵāh) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3602.htm">Strong's 3602: </a> Just so He [was] ה֤וּא (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> He, self, the same, this, that, as, are also וְגַם־ (wə·ḡam-) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1571.htm">Strong's 1571: </a> Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and very מְאֹ֔ד (mə·’ōḏ) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3966.htm">Strong's 3966: </a> Vehemence, vehemently, wholly, speedily handsome, טֽוֹב־ (ṭō·wḇ-) Adjective - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2896.htm">Strong's 2896: </a> Pleasant, agreeable, good born יָלְדָ֖ה (yā·lə·ḏāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3205.htm">Strong's 3205: </a> To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage next after אַחֲרֵ֥י (’a·ḥă·rê) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_310.htm">Strong's 310: </a> The hind or following part Absalom.) אַבְשָׁלֽוֹם׃ (’aḇ·šā·lō·wm) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_53.htm">Strong's 53: </a> Absalom -- 'my father is peace', two Israelites <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/1-6.htm">1 Kings 1:6 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_kings/1-6.htm">1 Kings 1:6 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_kings/1-6.htm">1 Kings 1:6 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_kings/1-6.htm">1 Kings 1:6 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_kings/1-6.htm">1 Kings 1:6 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/1-6.htm">1 Kings 1:6 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/1-6.htm">1 Kings 1:6 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/1-6.htm">1 Kings 1:6 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/1-6.htm">1 Kings 1:6 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_kings/1-6.htm">1 Kings 1:6 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-6.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 1:6 His father had not displeased him at (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/1-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 1:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 1:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/1-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 1:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 1:7" /></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>