1 Kings 2:15

Good News Translation

He answered, “You know that I should have become king and that everyone in Israel expected it. But it happened differently, and my brother became king because it was the Lord's will.

Cross References

2 Samuel 12:24

Then David comforted his wife Bathsheba. He had intercourse with her, and she bore a son, whom David named Solomon. The Lord loved the boy

2 Samuel 15:13

A messenger reported to David, “The Israelites are pledging their loyalty to Absalom.”

2 Samuel 15:6

Absalom did this with every Israelite who came to the king for judgment, and so he won their loyalty.

2 Samuel 16:18

Hushai answered, “How could I? I am for the one chosen by the Lord, by these people, and by all the Israelites. I will stay with you.

2 Samuel 3:3

Chileab, whose mother was Abigail, Nabal's widow, from Carmel; Absalom, whose mother was Maacah, the daughter of King Talmai of Geshur;

2 Samuel 3:4

Adonijah, whose mother was Haggith; Shephatiah, whose mother was Abital;

2 Samuel 7:12

When you die and are buried with your ancestors, I will make one of your sons king and will keep his kingdom strong.

1 Kings 1:25

This very day he has gone and offered a sacrifice of many bulls, sheep, and fattened calves. He invited all your sons, Joab the commander of your army, and Abiathar the priest, and right now they are feasting with him and shouting, ‘Long live King Adonijah!’

1 Kings 1:38

So Zadok, Nathan, Benaiah, and the royal bodyguards put Solomon on King David's mule and escorted him to Gihon Spring.

1 Kings 1:39

Zadok took the container of olive oil which he had brought from the Tent of the Lord's presence, and anointed Solomon. They blew the trumpet, and all the people shouted, “Long live King Solomon!”

1 Kings 1:5

Now that Absalom was dead, Adonijah, the son of David and Haggith, was the oldest surviving son. He was a very handsome man. David had never reprimanded him about anything, and he was ambitious to be king. He provided for himself chariots, horses, and an escort of fifty men.

1 Kings 2:14

and then he added, “I have something to ask of you.” “What is it?” she asked.

1 Kings 2:16

And now I have one request to make; please do not refuse me.” “What is it?” Bathsheba asked.

1 Kings 2:22

“Why do you ask me to give Abishag to him?” the king asked. “You might as well ask me to give him the throne too. After all, he is my older brother, and Abiathar the priest and Joab are on his side!”

Proverbs 21:30

Human wisdom, brilliance, insight—they are of no help if the Lord is against you.

Daniel 2:22

He reveals things that are deep and secret; he knows what is hidden in darkness, and he himself is surrounded by light.