1 Kings 1:24

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

and said, “My lord and king, did you announce that Adonijah will be the new king after you? Have you decided that he will rule the people now?

Cross References

1 Kings 1:5

Adonijah was the son of King David and his wife Haggith. He was born after Absalom. Adonijah was a very handsome man. King David never corrected his son Adonijah, and he never made him explain his actions. Adonijah became very proud and decided that he would be the next king. He wanted very much to be the king, so he got himself a chariot, horses, and 50 men to run ahead of him.

1 Kings 1:23

The servants told the king, “Nathan the prophet is here.” Nathan went in to speak to the king. He bowed down before the king

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!’