1 Kings 2:15

New Century Version

“You remember that at one time the kingdom was mine,” Adonijah said. “All the people of Israel recognized me as their king, but things have changed. Now my brother is the king, because the Lord chose him.

Cross References

1 Kings 1:25

Today he has sacrificed many cows, fat calves, and sheep, and he has invited all your other sons, the commanders of the army, and Abiathar the priest. Right now they are eating and drinking with him. They are saying, ‘Long live King Adonijah!’

1 Kings 1:5

Adonijah was the son of King David and Haggith, and he was very proud. “I will be the king,” he said. So he got chariots and horses for himself and fifty men for his personal bodyguard.

Daniel 2:22

He makes known secrets that are deep and hidden; he knows what is hidden in darkness, and light is all around him.

Proverbs 21:30

There is no wisdom, understanding, or advice that can succeed against the Lord.

2 Samuel 16:18

Hushai said, “I belong to the one chosen by the Lord and by these people and everyone in Israel. I will stay with you.

2 Samuel 7:12

“ ‘When you die and join your ancestors, I will make one of your sons the next king, and I will set up his kingdom.

2 Samuel 15:13

A messenger came to David, saying, “The Israelites are giving their loyalty to Absalom.”

2 Samuel 15:6

Absalom did that to all the Israelites who came to King David for decisions. In this way, Absalom stole the hearts of all Israel.

2 Samuel 12:24

Then David comforted Bathsheba his wife. He slept with her and had sexual relations with her. She became pregnant again and had another son, whom David named Solomon. The Lord loved Solomon.

2 Samuel 3:3

The second son was Kileab, whose mother was Abigail, the widow of Nabal from Carmel. The third son was Absalom, whose mother was Maacah daughter of Talmai, the king of Geshur.

2 Samuel 3:4

The fourth son was Adonijah, whose mother was Haggith. The fifth son was Shephatiah, whose mother was Abital.

1 Kings 1:38

So Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada left with the Kerethites and Pelethites. They put Solomon on King David’s mule and took him to the spring called Gihon.

1 Kings 2:14

“I have something to say to you.” “You may speak,” she said.

1 Kings 2:16

Now I have one thing to ask you; please do not refuse me.” Bathsheba answered, “What do you want?”

1 Kings 2:22

King Solomon answered his mother, “Why do you ask me to give him Abishag? Why don’t you also ask for him to become the king since he is my older brother? Abiathar the priest and Joab son of Zeruiah would support him!”

1 Kings 1:39

Zadok the priest took the container of olive oil from the Holy Tent and poured the oil on Solomon’s head to show he was the king. Then they blew the trumpet, and all the people shouted, “Long live King Solomon!”