1 Kings 1:13

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Go and say to David, “You promised me that Solomon would be the next king. So why is Adonijah now king?”

Cross References

1 Kings 1:11

When Nathan heard what had happened, he asked Bathsheba, Solomon's mother: Have you heard that Adonijah the son of Haggith has made himself king? But David doesn't know a thing about it.

1 Kings 1:14

While you are still talking to David, I'll come in and tell him that everything you said is true.

1 Kings 1:17

Bathsheba answered: Your Majesty, you promised me in the name of the LORD your God that my son Solomon would be the next king.

1 Kings 1:24

and said: Your Majesty, did you say that Adonijah would be king?

1 Kings 1:35

Bring him back here, and he will take my place as king. He is the one I have chosen to rule Israel and Judah.

1 Kings 1:48

and prayed, “I praise you, LORD God of Israel. You have made my son Solomon king and have let me live to see it.”

1 Kings 2:12

His son Solomon became king and took control of David's kingdom.

1 Chronicles 28:5

The LORD has blessed me with many sons, but he chose my son Solomon to be the next king of Israel.

1 Chronicles 29:23

So Solomon became king after David his father. Solomon was successful, and everyone in Israel obeyed him.

Isaiah 9:7

His power will never end; peace will last for ever. He will rule David's kingdom and make it grow strong. He will always rule with honesty and justice. The LORD All-Powerful will make certain that all of this is done.

Jeremiah 33:21

and you can't break the agreements I have made with David's family and with the priests from the Levi tribe who serve at my altar. A descendant of David will always rule as king of Israel,

Deuteronomy 17:18

The official copy of God's laws will be kept by the priests of the Levi tribe. So, as soon as anyone becomes king, he must go to the priests and write out a copy of these laws while they watch.