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He invited all his brothers, the king&#8217s sons, and all the royal officials of Judah, <a href="/nlt/1_kings/1.htm">New Living Translation</a> Adonijah went to the Stone of Zoheleth near the spring of En-rogel, where he sacrificed sheep, cattle, and fattened calves. He invited all his brothers—the other sons of King David—and all the royal officials of Judah. <a href="/esv/1_kings/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> Adonijah sacrificed sheep, oxen, and fattened cattle by the Serpent’s Stone, which is beside En-rogel, and he invited all his brothers, the king’s sons, and all the royal officials of Judah, <a href="/bsb/1_kings/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And Adonijah sacrificed sheep, oxen, and fattened calves near the stone of Zoheleth, which is next to En-rogel. He invited all his royal brothers and all the men of Judah who were servants of the king. <a href="/kjv/1_kings/1.htm">King James Bible</a> And Adonijah slew sheep and oxen and fat cattle by the stone of Zoheleth, which is by Enrogel, and called all his brethren the king's sons, and all the men of Judah the king's servants: <a href="/nkjv/1_kings/1.htm">New King James Version</a> And Adonijah sacrificed sheep and oxen and fattened cattle by the stone of Zoheleth, which is by En Rogel; he also invited all his brothers, the king’s sons, and all the men of Judah, the king’s servants. <a href="/nasb_/1_kings/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Adonijah sacrificed sheep, oxen, and fattened steers by the stone of Zoheleth, which is beside En-rogel; and he invited all his brothers, the king’s sons, and all the men of Judah, the king’s servants. <a href="/nasb/1_kings/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> Adonijah sacrificed sheep and oxen and fatlings by the stone of Zoheleth, which is beside En-rogel; and he invited all his brothers, the king&#8217s sons, and all the men of Judah, the king&#8217s servants. <a href="/nasb77/1_kings/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And Adonijah sacrificed sheep and oxen and fatlings by the stone of Zoheleth, which is beside En-rogel; and he invited all his brothers, the king’s sons, and all the men of Judah, the king’s servants. <a href="/lsb/1_kings/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And Adonijah sacrificed sheep and oxen and fatlings by the stone of Zoheleth, which is beside En-rogel; and he invited all his brothers, the king’s sons, and all the men of Judah, the king’s servants. <a href="/amp/1_kings/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Adonijah sacrificed sheep and oxen and fattened steers by the Stone of Zoheleth, which is beside [the well] En-rogel; and he invited all his brothers, the king’s sons, and all the men of Judah, the king’s servants [to this feast]. <a href="/csb/1_kings/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Adonijah sacrificed sheep, goats, cattle, and fattened cattle near the stone of Zoheleth, which is next to En-rogel. He invited all his royal brothers and all the men of Judah, the servants of the king, <a href="/hcsb/1_kings/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Adonijah sacrificed sheep, oxen, and fattened cattle near the stone of Zoheleth, which is next to En-rogel. He invited all his royal brothers and all the men of Judah, the servants of the king, <a href="/asv/1_kings/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Adonijah slew sheep and oxen and fatlings by the stone of Zoheleth, which is beside En-rogel; and he called all his brethren, the king's sons, and all the men of Judah, the king's servants: <a href="/cev/1_kings/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Adonijah invited his brothers and David's officials from Judah to go with him to Crawling Rock near Rogel Spring, where he sacrificed some sheep, cattle, and fat calves. <a href="/erv/1_kings/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Adonijah slew sheep and oxen and fatlings by the stone of Zoheleth, which is beside En-rogel; and he called all his brethren the king's sons, and all the men of Judah the king's servants: <a href="/gwt/1_kings/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Adonijah sacrificed sheep, cattle, and fattened calves at Zoheleth Rock near En Rogel. He had invited all his brothers, the king's [other] sons, all the men of Judah, and the king's officials. <a href="/gnt/1_kings/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> One day Adonijah offered a sacrifice of sheep, bulls, and fattened calves at Snake Rock, near the spring of Enrogel. He invited the other sons of King David and the king's officials who were from Judah to come to this sacrificial feast, <a href="/isv/1_kings/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> Adonijah sacrificed sheep, oxen, and fatted cattle by the Serpent Stone near En-rogel, inviting all of his relatives, the king's sons, and all of the men of Judah who worked for the king, <a href="/msb/1_kings/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And Adonijah sacrificed sheep, oxen, and fattened calves near the stone of Zoheleth, which is next to En-rogel. He invited all his royal brothers and all the men of Judah who were servants of the king. <a href="/net/1_kings/1.htm">NET Bible</a> Adonijah sacrificed sheep, cattle, and fattened steers at the Stone of Zoheleth near En Rogel. He invited all his brothers, the king's sons, as well as all the men of Judah, the king's servants. <a href="/nheb/1_kings/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And Adonijah sacrificed sheep and oxen and fatlings by the stone of Zoheleth, which is near En Rogel; and he called all his brothers, the king's sons, and all the men of Judah, the king's servants: <a href="/wbt/1_kings/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Adonijah slew sheep, and oxen, and fat cattle, by the stone of Zoheleth, which is by En-rogel, and called all his brethren the king's sons, and all the men of Judah the king's servants: <a href="/web/1_kings/1.htm">World English Bible</a> Adonijah killed sheep, cattle, and fatlings by the stone of Zoheleth, which is beside En Rogel; and he called all his brothers, the king’s sons, and all the men of Judah, the king’s servants; <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_kings/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Adonijah sacrifices sheep and oxen and fatlings near the stone of Zoheleth that [is] by En-Rogel, and calls all his brothers, sons of the king, and for all the men of Judah, servants of the king; <a href="/ylt/1_kings/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Adonijah sacrificeth sheep and oxen and fatlings near the stone of Zoheleth, that is by En-Rogel, and calleth all his brethren, sons of the king, and for all the men of Judah, servants of the king; <a href="/slt/1_kings/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Adonijah will sacrifice sheep and oxen and the fatling, by the stone of Zoheleth, which is next the fountain of the fuller, and he will call all his brethren the king's sons, and for all the men of Judah the king's servants:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_kings/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Adonias having slain rams and calves, and all fat cattle by the stone of Zoheleth, which was near the fountain Rogel, invited all his brethren the king's sons, and all the men of Juda, the king's servants: <a href="/cpdv/1_kings/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then Adonijah, having immolated rams and calves and every kind of fat cattle beside the Stone of the Serpent, which was in the vicinity of the fountain Rogel, summoned all his brothers, the sons of the king, and all the men of Judah, the servants of the king. <a href="/nabre/1_kings/1.htm">New American Bible</a> Adonijah slaughtered sheep, oxen, and fatlings at the stone Zoheleth near En-rogel and invited all his brothers, the king’s sons, and all the royal officials of Judah; <a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Adonijah sacrificed sheep, oxen, and fatted cattle by the stone Zoheleth, which is beside En-rogel, and he invited all his brothers, the king’s sons, and all the royal officials of Judah,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And Adonijah sacrificed sheep and oxen and fat cattle by the great stone which is by En-kasra, and he invited all his brothers, the king's sons, and all the men of Judah and the king's servants; <a href="/hpbt/1_kings/1.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Aduniah offered sheep and bulls and fatlings on a great rock on the side of Ayn Qatsra, and he invited all his brothers, the sons of the King, and all of the house of Yehuda and the Servants of the King.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_kings/1.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And Adonijah slew sheep and oxen and fatlings by the stone of Zoheleth, which is beside En-rogel; and he called all his brethren the king's sons, and all the men of Judah the king's servants; <a href="/sep/1_kings/1.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Adonias sacrificed sheep and calves and lambs by the stone of Zoelethi, which was near Rogel: and he called all his brethren, and all the adult men of Juda, servants of the king. <a href="/parallel/1_kings/1-9.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=84" 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> …8But Zadok the priest, Benaiah son of Jehoiada, Nathan the prophet, Shimei, Rei, and David’s mighty men would not join Adonijah. 9<a href="/hebrew/138.htm" title="138: ’ă·ḏō·nî·yā·hū (N-proper-ms) -- Original dadoniyahuw; from 'adown and Yahh; lord of Jah; Adonijah, the name of three Israelites.">And Adonijah</a> <a href="/hebrew/2076.htm" title="2076: way·yiz·baḥ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To slaughter for sacrifice. A primitive root; to slaughter an animal.">sacrificed</a> <a href="/hebrew/6629.htm" title="6629: ṣōn (N-cs) -- Small cattle, sheep and goats, flock. Or tsaown; from an unused root meaning to migrate; a collective name for a flock; also figuratively.">sheep,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1241.htm" title="1241: ū·ḇā·qār (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Cattle, herd, an ox. From baqar; beef cattle or an animal of the ox family of either gender; collectively, a herd.">oxen,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4806.htm" title="4806: ū·mə·rî (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- A fatling, fatlings. From mara' in the sense of grossness, through the idea of domineering; stall-fed; often a beeve.">and fattened calves</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im (Prep) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">near</a> <a href="/hebrew/68.htm" title="68: ’e·ḇen (N-fsc) -- A stone. From the root of banah through the meaning to build; a stone.">the stone</a> <a href="/hebrew/2120.htm" title="2120: haz·zō·ḥe·leṯ (N-proper-fs) -- A crawling thing, serpent. Feminine active participle of zachal; crawling; Zocheleth, a boundary stone in. Palestine.">of Zoheleth,</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">which</a> <a href="/hebrew/681.htm" title="681: ’ê·ṣel (Prep) -- A joining together, proximity. From 'atsal; a side; near.">is next to</a> <a href="/hebrew/5883.htm" title="5883: ‘ênA place near Jer. From ayin and the active participle of ragal; fountain of a traveller; En-Rogel, a place near Jerusalem."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5883.htm" title="5883: rō·ḡêl (N-proper-fs) -- A place near Jer. From ayin and the active participle of ragal; fountain of a traveller; En-Rogel, a place near Jerusalem.">En-rogel.</a> <a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: way·yiq·rā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">He invited</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/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">his royal</a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: ’e·ḥāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">brothers</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.)."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: ū·lə·ḵāl- (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">and all</a> <a href="/hebrew/582.htm" title="582: ’an·šê (N-mpc) -- Man, mankind. From 'anash; properly, a mortal; hence, a man in general.">the men</a> <a href="/hebrew/3063.htm" title="3063: yə·hū·ḏāh (N-proper-ms) -- From yadah; celebrated; Jehudah, the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory.">of Judah</a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: ‘aḇ·ḏê (N-mpc) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">who were servants</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">of the king.</a> 10But he did not invite Nathan the prophet, Benaiah, the mighty men, or his brother Solomon.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_samuel/15-12.htm">2 Samuel 15:12</a> 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. <a href="/1_samuel/9-12.htm">1 Samuel 9:12-13</a> “Yes, he is ahead of you,” they answered. “Hurry now, for today he has come to the city because the people have a sacrifice on the high place. / As soon as you enter the city, you will find him before he goes up to the high place to eat. The people will not eat until he comes, because he must bless the sacrifice; after that, the guests will eat. Go up at once; you will find him.” <a href="/2_samuel/13-23.htm">2 Samuel 13:23-27</a> Two years later, when Absalom’s sheepshearers were at Baal-hazor near Ephraim, he invited all the sons of the king. / And he went to the king and said, “Your servant has just hired shearers. Will the king and his servants please come with me?” / “No, my son,” the king replied, “we should not all go, or we would be a burden to you.” Although Absalom urged him, he was not willing to go, but gave him his blessing. ... <a href="/1_kings/3-4.htm">1 Kings 3:4</a> Now the king went to Gibeon to sacrifice there, for it was the great high place. Solomon offered a thousand burnt offerings on the altar there. <a href="/1_kings/8-5.htm">1 Kings 8:5</a> There, before the ark, King Solomon and the whole congregation of Israel who had assembled with him sacrificed so many sheep and oxen that they could not be counted or numbered. <a href="/1_kings/18-19.htm">1 Kings 18:19</a> Now summon all Israel to meet me on Mount Carmel, along with the four hundred and fifty prophets of Baal and the four hundred prophets of Asherah who eat at Jezebel’s table.” <a href="/2_kings/10-19.htm">2 Kings 10:19-20</a> Now, therefore, summon to me all the prophets of Baal, all his servants, and all his priests. See that no one is missing, for I have a great sacrifice for Baal. Whoever is missing will not live.” But Jehu was acting deceptively in order to destroy the servants of Baal. / And Jehu commanded, “Proclaim a solemn assembly for Baal.” So they announced it. <a href="/2_chronicles/7-4.htm">2 Chronicles 7:4-5</a> Then the king and all the people offered sacrifices before the LORD. / And King Solomon offered a sacrifice of 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep. So the king and all the people dedicated the house of God. <a href="/2_chronicles/29-21.htm">2 Chronicles 29:21-24</a> They brought seven bulls, seven rams, seven lambs, and seven male goats as a sin offering for the kingdom, for the sanctuary, and for Judah. And the king commanded the priests, the descendants of Aaron, to offer them on the altar of the LORD. / So they slaughtered the bulls, and the priests took the blood and splattered it on the altar. They slaughtered the rams and splattered the blood on the altar. And they slaughtered the lambs and splattered the blood on the altar. / Then they brought the goats for the sin offering before the king and the assembly, who laid their hands on them. ... <a href="/leviticus/1-3.htm">Leviticus 1:3-5</a> If his offering is a burnt offering from the herd, he is to present an unblemished male. He must bring it to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting for its acceptance before the LORD. / He is to lay his hand on the head of the burnt offering, so it can be accepted on his behalf to make atonement for him. / And he shall slaughter the young bull before the LORD, and Aaron’s sons the priests are to present the blood and splatter it on all sides of the altar at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. <a href="/numbers/23-1.htm">Numbers 23:1-2</a> Then Balaam said to Balak, “Build for me seven altars here, and prepare for me seven bulls and seven rams.” / So Balak did as Balaam had instructed, and Balak and Balaam offered a bull and a ram on each altar. <a href="/deuteronomy/12-5.htm">Deuteronomy 12:5-7</a> Instead, you must seek the place the LORD your God will choose from among all your tribes to establish as a dwelling for His Name, and there you must go. / To that place you are to bring your burnt offerings and sacrifices, your tithes and heave offerings, your vow offerings and freewill offerings, as well as the firstborn of your herds and flocks. / There, in the presence of the LORD your God, you and your households shall eat and rejoice in all you do, because the LORD your God has blessed you. <a href="/psalms/50-8.htm">Psalm 50:8-14</a> I do not rebuke you for your sacrifices, and your burnt offerings are ever before Me. / I have no need for a bull from your stall or goats from your pens, / for every beast of the forest is Mine—the cattle on a thousand hills. ... <a href="/isaiah/1-11.htm">Isaiah 1:11-15</a> “What good to Me is your multitude of sacrifices?” says the LORD. “I am full from the burnt offerings of rams and the fat of well-fed cattle; I take no delight in the blood of bulls and lambs and goats. / When you come to appear before Me, who has required this of you—this trampling of My courts? / Bring your worthless offerings no more; your incense is detestable to Me. New Moons, Sabbaths, and convocations—I cannot endure iniquity in a solemn assembly. ... <a href="/jeremiah/7-21.htm">Jeremiah 7:21-23</a> This is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: Add your burnt offerings to your other sacrifices and eat the meat yourselves! / For when I brought your fathers out of the land of Egypt, I did not merely command them about burnt offerings and sacrifices, / but this is what I commanded them: Obey Me, and I will be your God, and you will be My people. You must walk in all the ways I have commanded you, so that it may go well with you.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Adonijah slew sheep and oxen and fat cattle by the stone of Zoheleth, which is by Enrogel, and called all his brothers the king's sons, and all the men of Judah the king's servants:slew<a href="/2_samuel/15-12.htm">2 Samuel 15:12</a> And Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David's counseller, from his city, even from Giloh, while he offered sacrifices. And the conspiracy was strong; for the people increased continually with Absalom.<a href="/proverbs/15-8.htm">Proverbs 15:8</a> The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.En-rogel.<a href="/2_samuel/17-17.htm">2 Samuel 17:17</a> Now Jonathan and Ahimaaz stayed by Enrogel; for they might not be seen to come into the city: and a wench went and told them; and they went and told king David.called<a href="/2_samuel/13-23.htm">2 Samuel 13:23-27</a> And it came to pass after two full years, that Absalom had sheepshearers in Baalhazor, which is beside Ephraim: and Absalom invited all the king's sons… <a href="/2_samuel/15-11.htm">2 Samuel 15:11</a> And with Absalom went two hundred men out of Jerusalem, that were called; and they went in their simplicity, and they knew not any thing.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/1-8.htm">Adonijah</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-8.htm">Adoni'jah</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-10.htm">Beasts</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-9.htm">Calves</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-22.htm">Cattle</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-17.htm">En</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-17.htm">Enrogel</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-17.htm">En-Rogel</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-13.htm">Fat</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-13.htm">Fatlings</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-13.htm">Fattened</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-11.htm">Invited</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-9.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-21.htm">Killed</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-4.htm">King's</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-6.htm">Officials</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-24.htm">Oxen</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-17.htm">Rogel</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-26.htm">Royal</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-25.htm">Sacrificed</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-2.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-17.htm">Sheep</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-21.htm">Slew</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-8.htm">Stone</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/1-11.htm">Adonijah</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-11.htm">Adoni'jah</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-23.htm">Beasts</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-19.htm">Calves</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-19.htm">Cattle</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-2.htm">En</a> <a href="/joshua/15-7.htm">Enrogel</a> <a href="/joshua/15-7.htm">En-Rogel</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-19.htm">Fat</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-19.htm">Fatlings</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-19.htm">Fattened</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-19.htm">Invited</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-35.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-5.htm">Killed</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-15.htm">King's</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-2.htm">Officials</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-19.htm">Oxen</a> <a href="/joshua/15-7.htm">Rogel</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-46.htm">Royal</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-19.htm">Sacrificed</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-27.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-19.htm">Sheep</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-5.htm">Slew</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-15.htm">Stone</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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Sacrifices of sheep, oxen, and fattened calves were significant, indicating a grand event, possibly to gain support and allegiance. This mirrors the practices of other biblical figures who offered sacrifices during significant transitions or events, such as Solomon's later sacrifices at Gibeon (<a href="/1_kings/3-4.htm">1 Kings 3:4</a>).near the stone of Zoheleth The stone of Zoheleth, meaning "serpent" or "crawling thing," is a specific landmark, suggesting a well-known location for gatherings or significant events. Its mention indicates the historical and geographical accuracy of the narrative. The stone's location near Jerusalem would have been strategic for Adonijah, as it was accessible to those he sought to influence.which is next to En-rogel En-rogel, a spring near Jerusalem, served as a boundary marker between the tribes of Judah and Benjamin. Its proximity to the city made it a practical location for a gathering. The spring's mention highlights the importance of water sources in ancient settlements and their role in community gatherings and rituals.He invited all his royal brothers Adonijah's invitation to his royal brothers, excluding Solomon, was a political move to consolidate power and gain legitimacy. This act reflects the tension and rivalry within David's family, reminiscent of Absalom's earlier rebellion (2 Samuel 15). The exclusion of Solomon foreshadows the divine choice of Solomon as king, as later confirmed by Nathan and Bathsheba's intervention (<a href="/1_kings/1-11.htm">1 Kings 1:11-31</a>).and all the men of Judah who were servants of the king By inviting the men of Judah, Adonijah sought the support of his father's tribe, which held significant influence. This move was strategic, as securing the loyalty of Judah's leaders would strengthen his claim to the throne. The reference to "servants of the king" indicates those loyal to David, highlighting the political maneuvering and division within the kingdom. This gathering contrasts with the later anointing of Solomon, who was supported by key figures like Nathan the prophet and Benaiah (<a href="/1_kings/1-32.htm">1 Kings 1:32-40</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/a/adonijah.htm">Adonijah</a> The fourth son of King David, who attempted to declare himself king without David's approval. His actions set the stage for a significant conflict over the succession of the throne. 2. <a href="/topical/s/stone_of_zoheleth.htm">Stone of Zoheleth</a> A notable landmark near En-rogel, where Adonijah held his sacrificial feast. The name "Zoheleth" means "serpent" or "crawling thing" in Hebrew, possibly indicating a place of significance or a natural feature. 3. <a href="/topical/e/en-rogel.htm">En-rogel</a> A location near Jerusalem, traditionally identified as a spring or well. It was a strategic site for gathering people, as seen in Adonijah's attempt to rally support for his kingship. 4. <a href="/topical/s/sheep,_oxen,_and_fattened_calves.htm">Sheep, Oxen, and Fattened Calves</a> The animals sacrificed by Adonijah, symbolizing a significant and lavish offering intended to gain favor and support from those he invited. 5. <a href="/topical/r/royal_officials_and_brothers.htm">Royal Officials and Brothers</a> The attendees of Adonijah's feast, including his brothers and the men of Judah who were royal officials. Their presence indicates the political maneuvering and alliances being formed.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_dangers_of_self-exaltation.htm">The Dangers of Self-Exaltation</a> Adonijah's actions remind us of the dangers of self-promotion and ambition without seeking God's will. True leadership is appointed by God, not seized by human effort. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_seeking_god's_guidance.htm">The Importance of Seeking God's Guidance</a> Before making significant decisions, we should seek God's guidance and approval, rather than relying solely on our understanding or desires. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_sacrifice_and_worship.htm">The Role of Sacrifice and Worship</a> While Adonijah's sacrifices were meant to gain favor, they lacked genuine worship and submission to God. Our offerings to God should come from a heart of obedience and reverence. <a href="/topical/t/the_influence_of_peer_pressure_and_alliances.htm">The Influence of Peer Pressure and Alliances</a> The presence of royal officials and brothers at Adonijah's feast highlights the influence of peer pressure and political alliances. We must be cautious about the company we keep and the alliances we form.<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/does_1_kings_9_20-21_conflict_with_earlier_commands.htm">1 Kings 9:20-21 describes the subjugation of non-Israelite survivors; does this conflict with earlier biblical commands about treatment of foreign peoples?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_israel_persist_despite_1_kings_9_6-7.htm">1 Kings 9:6-7 warns that Israel will be cut off for disobedience, yet the nation continued for centuries; how do we address this apparent inconsistency?</a> <a href="/q/why_do_joshua_16_10_and_1_kings_9_15-16_differ.htm">Why does Joshua 16:10 say the Canaanites in Gezer became forced labor, yet 1 Kings 9:15-16 seems to contradict who controlled Gezer's fate?</a> <a href="/q/how_can_2_chr_8_2_and_1_kgs_9_11-13_align.htm">In 2 Chronicles 8:2, Solomon rebuilds cities given by Hiram, yet 1 Kings 9:11-13 implies those cities were unacceptable to him; how can both accounts be accurate?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_kings/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(9) The stone of Zoheleth.--The meaning is uncertain. The derivation seems to be from a root, meaning to "crawl," or "steal on." Some interpreters render, the "stone of the serpents;" the Targums make it "the rolling stone;" other authorities "the stone of the conduit," which would suit well its position as here described.En-rogel.--"The spring of the fuller." (See <a href="/joshua/15-7.htm" title="And the border went up toward Debir from the valley of Achor, and so northward, looking toward Gilgal, that is before the going up to Adummim, which is on the south side of the river: and the border passed toward the waters of Enshemesh, and the goings out thereof were at Enrogel:">Joshua 15:7</a>; <a href="/joshua/18-16.htm" title="And the border came down to the end of the mountain that lies before the valley of the son of Hinnom, and which is in the valley of the giants on the north, and descended to the valley of Hinnom, to the side of Jebusi on the south, and descended to Enrogel,">Joshua 18:16</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/17-17.htm" title="Now Jonathan and Ahimaaz stayed by Enrogel; for they might not be seen to come into the city: and a wench went and told them; and they went and told king David.">2Samuel 17:17</a>.) Its proximity would be useful for the purposes of sacrifice; for it appears to be the only natural spring near Jerusalem, situated not far from Siloam.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 9. - And Adonijah slew [or sacrificed, LXX. ἐθυσίασεν. It was a sacrificial feast, like Absalom's, <a href="/2_samuel/15-12.htm">2 Samuel 15:12</a> (where see Speaker's note). Religious festivity, i.e., was the apparent object of their assembling: religion was invoked, not merely to cloke their designs, but to cement them together] sheep and oxen and fat cattle by [Hebrews with; same expression, <a href="/2_samuel/20-8.htm">2 Samuel 20:8</a>] the stone of Zoheleth, [i.e.,"the serpent" (Gesen.) "No satisfactory explanation has been given of this name" (Rawlinson). See Smith's "Dict. Bible" sub voc., where the various interpretations are given. The stone, which served as "a natural altar for the sacrificial feast," the spring, which afforded "water for the necessary ablutions," and the situation with respect to the adjoining city recommended this place as a rendezvous] which is by En-Rogel [<a href="/joshua/15-7.htm">Joshua 15:7</a>; <a href="/joshua/18-16.htm">Joshua 18:16</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/17-17.htm">2 Samuel 17:17</a>. Perhaps "the spring of the spy." The Chald., Arab., and Syr. render "the spring, of the fuller" - the Orientals wash clothes, etc., by treading (rogel) them. Josephus says it was without the city, in the royal garden (ἐν βασιλικῷ παραδείσῳ). The authorities are divided between the "Fountain of the virgin" (Ain um ed-Deraj), and the "Well of Job" (Bir Eyub.) See the arguments in Bonar's "Land of Promise," App. 5; Thomson's "Land and Book," vol. 2 p. 528; and Mr. Grove's Art. in Smith's "Dict. Bib." Porter ("Handbook of Palestine ") identifies En-Rogel with Bir Eyub without remark. There is much to be said on either side. The pool of Siloam ("Bib. Museum") has nothing in its favour] and called all his brethren the king's sons [including, it would seem, even the elder sons of David and Bathsheba, who would bring up the number to fifteen (<a href="/1_chronicles/3-5.htm">1 Chronicles 3:5</a>). They too, if living, would naturally resent the preference of the youngest brother], and all the men of Judah, the king's servants ["all the Judeans who were serving at court, as being members of his own tribe" (Keil). The fierce jealousy between Ephraim and Judah would almost compel the king to surround himself with soldiers and attendants of the latter tribe. Some of the invited guests, no doubt, like Absalom's two hundred, "went in their simplicity and knew not anything" (<a href="/2_samuel/15-11.htm">2 Samuel 15:11</a>). <a href="/commentaries/1_kings/1-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>And Adonijah אֲדֹנִיָּ֗הוּ (’ă·ḏō·nî·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_138.htm">Strong's 138: </a> Adonijah -- 'my Lord is Yahweh', the name of several Israelites sacrificed וַיִּזְבַּ֣ח (way·yiz·baḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2076.htm">Strong's 2076: </a> To slaughter for sacrifice sheep, צֹ֤אן (ṣōn) Noun - common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6629.htm">Strong's 6629: </a> Small cattle, sheep and goats, flock oxen, וּבָקָר֙ (ū·ḇā·qār) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1241.htm">Strong's 1241: </a> Beef cattle, ox, a herd and fattened calves וּמְרִ֔יא (ū·mə·rî) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4806.htm">Strong's 4806: </a> A fatling, fatlings near the stone of Zoheleth, עִ֚ם (‘im) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> With, equally with which אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that is next to אֵ֖צֶל (’ê·ṣel) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_681.htm">Strong's 681: </a> A joining together, proximity En-rogel. רֹגֵ֑ל (rō·ḡêl) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5883.htm">Strong's 5883: </a> En-rogel -- a place near Jerusalem He invited וַיִּקְרָ֗א (way·yiq·rā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> To call, proclaim, read all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every his royal הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king brothers אֶחָיו֙ (’e·ḥāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> A brother, ) and all וּלְכָל־ (ū·lə·ḵāl-) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every the men אַנְשֵׁ֥י (’an·šê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person of Judah יְהוּדָ֖ה (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3063.htm">Strong's 3063: </a> Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites who were servants עַבְדֵ֥י (‘aḇ·ḏê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> Slave, servant of the king. הַמֶּֽלֶךְ׃ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/1-9.htm">1 Kings 1:9 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_kings/1-9.htm">1 Kings 1:9 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_kings/1-9.htm">1 Kings 1:9 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_kings/1-9.htm">1 Kings 1:9 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_kings/1-9.htm">1 Kings 1:9 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/1-9.htm">1 Kings 1:9 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/1-9.htm">1 Kings 1:9 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/1-9.htm">1 Kings 1:9 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/1-9.htm">1 Kings 1:9 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_kings/1-9.htm">1 Kings 1:9 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-9.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 1:9 Adonijah killed sheep and cattle and fatlings (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/1-8.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 1:8"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 1:8" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/1-10.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 1:10"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 1:10" /></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>