1 Kings 1:24 NIV,NKJV

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - 1 Kings 1:15-27

Learning the King’s Will 1 Kings 1:15-27 The attempt of the usurper was met and defeated through Nathan’s prompt action, and by the concerted appeal that he and Bathsheba made to the king, who seems to have sunk into premature old age. Bathsheba and David probably met for the last time on this dark day, and each of them must have remembered the solemn promise given them years before, through Nathan, who was still with them as friend and counselor. Much had happened since, but, amid all the... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 1:1-53

The two Books of Kings appear in the Hebrew Bible as one. Together they practically cover the whole period of kingly rule over the ancient people. The first Book deals mainly with events centering around two persons, Solomon and Elijah. The opening verses of this chapter give the account of the days of David's feebleness. These days created the opportunity for rebellion under Adonijah. A remarkable statement concerning the training of this son of David throws light on his action (verse 1Ki... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 1:1-53

SECTION 1. The Last Days Of David (1:1-2:12). The ‘and’ with which the book begins is clearly intended to link the book to the earlier books. The writer wanted it to be seen that he was carrying on the sacred history of YHWH. And he commenced his narrative by describing the events which established the kingship of Solomon, the one whom God especially loved (2 Samuel 12:24-25), as David’s life was coming to its close. But there is no direct continuation of any previous incident in Samuel. The... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 1:5-28

Adonijah’s Attempted Coup About Which Nathan The Prophet Warns David (1 Kings 1:5-28 ). There can be no doubt that Adonijah was here making an attempt to become king, knowing perfectly well that it would not meet with David’s initial approval, and aware that David really saw Solomon as his heir. His hope was presumably that once it had become an accomplished fact and had gained the approval of the people David would become reconciled to it. All this is brought out when we peruse the names of... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 1:1-53

1 Kings 1:1-2 Thessalonians : . Last Days of David and Accession of Solomon.— This chapter with the following has many analogies with the court history of David (2 Samuel 11-20). The narrative bears every sign of an authentic account of actual events, told with complete impartiality, and without any attempt to comment favourably or otherwise on the events related. David is represented as a very aged man nursed by his youngest wife, Abishag the Shunammite ( 1 Kings 1:3). Her beauty is... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 1 Kings 1:24

Is this done by thy consent? without which it seems strange that he durst attempt it. read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - 1 Kings 1:22-31

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES.—1 Kings 1:25. God save King Adonijah: i.e., Let the king live; literally, Live the king! the usual Israelitish acclamation (1 Kings 1:34-39; 1 Samuel 10:24, &c.). 1 Kings 1:31. Let my lord, King David, live for ever—A form of blessing, used by the Hebrews only on specially solemn occasions, but was a common form amongst the Persians (Daniel 3:9; Daniel 5:10; Daniel 6:22; Nehemiah 2:3). HOMILETICS OF 1 Kings 1:22-31THE EXPOSTULATION OF A FAITHFUL... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 1:1-53

Tonight let's turn to First Kings beginning with chapter one.First Kings, of course, is just the continuation of the history of the kings of Judah and Israel. First and Second Samuel are taken up pretty much with the time from Samuel through the reign of David. As we get into the book of the Kings, we continue now the story of the history of the kings of Israel and Judah after David passes from the scene.First and Second Kings actually cover a period of approximately four hundred years and they... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 1:1-53

1 Kings 1:2 . A young virgin. This raised Abishag to the rank of a betrothed wife. No doubt there were precedents for this conduct, but history is silent on the subject. 1 Kings 1:5 . Then Adonijah, the younger brother of Absalom, aspired to the throne. These youths being sons of a princess of Geshur, assumed a sovereignty over their brothers, whose mothers were daughters of Hebrew families. 1 Kings 1:6 . His father had not displeased him. Vulgate, nec corripuit, had not corrected... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - 1 Kings 1:5-53

1 Kings 1:5-53Then Adonijah the son of Haggith exalted himself.UsurpationDavid is “old and stricken in years.” Round about him there are certain proceedings which are almost always associated with the death of great men. There are persons who are wondering who will succeed to the throne. One man has made up his mind that he will be the king. Could we understand all that is going on in the minds of our friends when we ourselves arc approaching the hour and article of death, we should be... read more

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - 1 Kings 1:15-27

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 1:1-53

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 1:1-53

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 1:5-28

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 1:1-53

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 1 Kings 1:24

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - 1 Kings 1:22-31

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 1:1-53

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 1:1-53

The Biblical Illustrator - 1 Kings 1:5-53

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