1 Kings 1:19

Easy To Read Version

Adonijah {is giving a big fellowship meal. He} has killed many cows and the best sheep {for a fellowship offering}. Adonijah invited all of your sons. And he invited Abiathar the priest and Joab, the commander of your army. But he did not invite your faithful son Solomon.

Cross References

1 Kings 1:18

Now, you don’t know this, but Adonijah is making himself the king.

1 Kings 1:20

Now, my lord and king, all the people of Israel are watching you. They are waiting for you to decide who will be the next king after you.

1 Kings 1:25

Because today he went down {into the valley} to offer many cows and the best sheep as {fellowship} offerings. And he invited all your other sons, the commanders of the army, and Abiathar the priest. They are now eating and drinking with him. And they are saying, ‘Long live King Adonijah!’

Matthew 22:4

“Then the king sent some more servants. The king said to the servants, ‘I have already invited those people. So tell them that my feast is ready. I have killed my best bulls and calves to be eaten. Everything is ready. Come to the wedding feast.’