1 Kings 2:15

God's Word

He said, “You know the kingship was mine. All Israel expected me to be their king. But the kingship has been turned over to my brother because the Lord gave it to him.

Cross References

2 Samuel 12:24

Then David comforted his wife Bathsheba. He went to bed with her, and she later gave birth to a son. David named him Solomon. The Lord loved the child

2 Samuel 15:13

Someone came to tell David, “The hearts of the people of Israel are with Absalom.”

2 Samuel 15:6

This is what he did for all Israelites who came to the king to have him try their case. So Absalom stole the hearts of the people of Israel.

2 Samuel 16:18

Hushai answered Absalom, “No, I want to be with the one whom the Lord, these people, and all Israel have chosen. I will be his ⌞friend⌟ and stay with him.

2 Samuel 3:3

The second was Chileab, ⌞born⌟ to Abigail (who had been Nabal’s wife) from Carmel. The third was Absalom, whose mother was Maacah (the daughter of King Talmai) from Geshur.

2 Samuel 3:4

The fourth was Adonijah, whose mother was Haggith. The fifth was Shephatiah, whose mother was Abital.

2 Samuel 7:12

“ ‘When the time comes for you to lie down in death with your ancestors, I will send one of your descendants, ⌞one⌟ who will come from you. I will establish his kingdom.

1 Kings 1:25

because today he went and sacrificed many bulls, fattened calves, and sheep. He invited all the king’s sons, the army’s commanders, and the priest Abiathar ⌞to his feast⌟. They are eating and drinking with him and saying, ‘Long live King Adonijah!’

1 Kings 1:38

Then the priest Zadok, the prophet Nathan, Benaiah (son of Jehoiada), the Cherethites, and the Pelethites put Solomon on King David’s mule and brought him to Gihon.

1 Kings 1:39

The priest Zadok took the container of olive oil from the tent and anointed Solomon. They blew the ram’s horn, and all the people said, “Long live King Solomon!”

1 Kings 1:5

Adonijah, son of Haggith, was very handsome. His mother gave birth to him after she had Absalom. Adonijah was boasting that he was king. So he got a chariot and horses and 50 men to run ahead of him.

1 Kings 2:14

Then he added, “I have a matter ⌞to discuss⌟ with you.” “What is it?” she asked.

1 Kings 2:16

Now I want to ask you for one thing. Don’t refuse me.” “What is it?” she asked.

1 Kings 2:22

King Solomon then said, “Why do you ask that Abishag from Shunem be given to Adonijah? That would be the same as giving him the kingship. After all, he is my older brother. The priest Abiathar and Joab (Zeruiah’s son) are supporting him.”

Proverbs 21:30

No wisdom, no understanding, and no advice ⌞can stand up⌟ against the Lord.

Daniel 2:22

He reveals deeply hidden things. He knows what is in the dark, and light lives with him.