1 Kings 1:42

Good News Translation

Before he finished speaking, Jonathan, the son of the priest Abiathar, arrived. “Come on in,” Adonijah said. “You're a good man—you must be bringing good news.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 15:27

And he went on to say to Zadok, “Look, take your son Ahimaaz and Abiathar's son Jonathan and go back to the city in peace.

2 Samuel 15:36

They have their sons Ahimaaz and Jonathan with them, and you can send them to me with all the information you gather.”

2 Samuel 17:17

Abiathar's son Jonathan and Zadok's son Ahimaaz were waiting at the spring of Enrogel, on the outskirts of Jerusalem, because they did not dare be seen entering the city. A servant woman would regularly go and tell them what was happening, and then they would go and tell King David.

2 Samuel 18:27

The lookout said, “I can see that the first man runs like Ahimaaz.” “He's a good man,” the king said, “and he is bringing good news.”

1 Kings 1:41

As Adonijah and all his guests were finishing the feast, they heard the noise. And when Joab heard the trumpet, he asked, “What's the meaning of all that noise in the city?”

1 Kings 1:43

“I'm afraid not,” Jonathan answered. “His Majesty King David has made Solomon king.

1 Kings 22:18

Ahab said to Jehoshaphat, “Didn't I tell you that he never prophesies anything good for me? It's always something bad!”

2 Kings 9:22

“Are you coming in peace?” Joram asked him. “How can there be peace,” Jehu answered, “when we still have all the witchcraft and idolatry that your mother Jezebel started?”

Isaiah 57:21

There is no safety for sinners,” says the Lord.