1 Kings 1:6

New American Bible - revised edition

Yet his father would never antagonize him by asking, “Why are you doing this?” Adonijah was also very handsome, and next in age to Absalom by the same mother.

Cross References

1 Samuel 3:13

I announce to him that I am condemning his house once and for all, because of this crime: though he knew his sons were blaspheming God, he did not reprove them.

Proverbs 29:15

The rod of correction gives wisdom, but uncontrolled youths disgrace their mothers.

Proverbs 22:15

Folly is bound to the heart of a youth, but the rod of discipline will drive it out.

1 Chronicles 3:2

the third, Absalom, son of Maacah, who was the daughter of Talmai, king of Geshur; the fourth, Adonijah, son of Haggith;

2 Samuel 14:25

In all Israel there was no man more praised for his beauty than Absalom, flawless from the sole of his foot to the crown of his head.

1 Samuel 10:23

They ran to bring him from there; when he took his place among the people, he stood head and shoulders above all the people.

1 Samuel 9:2

He had a son named Saul, who was a handsome young man. There was no other Israelite more handsome than Saul; he stood head and shoulders above the people. The Lost Donkeys.

1 Kings 2:22

King Solomon answered his mother, “And why do you ask that Abishag the Shunamite be given to Adonijah? Ask the kingship for him as well, for he is my older brother! Ask for him, for Abiathar the priest, for Joab, son of Zeruiah!”