1 Kings 1:5

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

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.

Cross References

2 Samuel 15:1

After this, Absalom got a chariot and horses for himself. He had 50 men run in front of him while he drove the chariot.

2 Samuel 3:4

The fourth son was Adonijah. Adonijah’s mother was Haggith. The fifth son was Shephatiah. Shephatiah’s mother was Abital.

Luke 18:14

I tell you, when this man finished his prayer and went home, he was right with God. But the Pharisee, who felt that he was better than others, was not right with God. People who make themselves important will be made humble. But those who make themselves humble will be made important.”

Luke 14:11

Everyone who makes themselves important will be made humble. But everyone who makes themselves humble will be made important.”

Isaiah 2:7

Jacob’s land has been filled with silver and gold from other places. There are many treasures there. His land has been filled with horses and many chariots.

Proverbs 18:12

A proud person will soon be ruined, but a humble person will be honored.

Proverbs 16:18

Pride is the first step toward destruction. Proud thoughts will lead you to defeat.

1 Chronicles 29:1

King David said to all the Israelites who were gathered together, “God chose my son Solomon. Solomon is young and does not know all that he needs to do this work. But the work is very important. This house is not for people; this house is for the Lord God.

1 Chronicles 28:5

The Lord has given me many sons. And from all those sons, he chose Solomon to be the new king of Israel. But really, Israel is the Lord’s kingdom.

1 Kings 2:24

The Lord made me the king of Israel. He gave me the throne of my father David. The Lord kept his promise and gave the kingdom to me and my family. Now, as surely as the Lord lives, I swear Adonijah will die today!”

1 Kings 1:11

When Nathan heard about this, he went to Solomon’s mother Bathsheba and asked her, “Have you heard what Haggith’s son, Adonijah, is doing? He is making himself king. And our master, King David, knows nothing about it.

Exodus 9:17

You are still against my people. You are not letting them go free.

1 Chronicles 3:2

The third son was Absalom. His mother was Maacah, daughter of Talmai. Talmai was the king of Geshur. The fourth son was Adonijah. His mother was Haggith.

Judges 9:2

“Ask the leaders of the city of Shechem this question: ‘Is it better for you to be ruled by the 70 sons of Gideon or to be ruled by only one man? Remember, I am your relative.’”

1 Kings 1:4

She was very beautiful. She cared for the king and served him, but King David did not have sexual relations with her.

1 Kings 2:15

Adonijah said, “You know that at one time the kingdom was mine. All the people of Israel wanted me to be their king. But things have changed, and now my brother is the king. The Lord chose him to be king.

1 Kings 2:13

One day Adonijah, the son of Haggith, went to Solomon’s mother, Bathsheba. She asked him, “Do you come in peace?” Adonijah answered, “Yes, this is a peaceful visit.