1 Kings 1:19

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

He is giving a big fellowship meal. He has killed many cattle and the best sheep, and he has invited all of your sons to the meal. He also invited Abiathar the priest and Joab, the commander of your army, but he did not invite your faithful son Solomon.

Cross References

1 Kings 1:25

Today he went down into the valley to offer many cattle and the best sheep as fellowship offerings. 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. He said to them, ‘I have already invited the 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.’

1 Kings 1:18

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

1 Kings 1:20

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