1 Kings 1:5

New International Reader's Version

Adonijah was the son of David and his wife Haggith. He came forward and announced, “I’m going to be the next king.” So he got chariots and horses ready. He also got 50 men to run in front of him.

Cross References

2 Samuel 15:1

Some time later, Absalom got a chariot and horses for himself. He also got 50 men to run in front of him.

2 Samuel 3:4

The fourth son was Adonijah. His mother was Haggith. The fifth son was Shephatiah. His mother was Abital.

1 Kings 1:11

Nathan asked Solomon’s mother Bathsheba, “Haven’t you heard? Adonijah, the son of Haggith, has made himself king. And King David doesn’t know anything about it.

1 Kings 1:4

The woman was very beautiful. She took care of the king and served him. But the king didn’t have sex with her.

1 Kings 2:13

Adonijah was the son of David’s wife Haggith. He went to Bathsheba. She was Solomon’s mother. She asked Adonijah, “Have you come in peace?” He answered, “Yes. I’ve come in peace.”

1 Kings 2:15

He said, “As you know, the kingdom belonged to me. The whole nation of Israel thought of me as their king. But now things have changed. The kingdom belongs to my brother. The Lord has given it to him.

1 Kings 2:24

The Lord has made my position as king secure. I’m sitting on the throne of my father David. The Lord has built a royal house for me, just as he promised. You can be sure that the Lord lives. And you can be just as sure that Adonijah will be put to death today.”

1 Chronicles 28:5

The Lord has given me many sons. From all of them he has chosen my son Solomon. He wants Solomon to sit on the throne of the Lord’s kingdom. He wants him to rule over Israel.

1 Chronicles 29:1

Then King David spoke to the whole community. He said, “God has chosen my son Solomon. But Solomon is young. He’s never done anything like this before. The task is huge. This grand and wonderful temple won’t be built for human beings. It will be built for the Lord God.

1 Chronicles 3:2

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

Exodus 9:17

But you are still against my people. You will not let them go.

Proverbs 16:18

If you are proud, you will be destroyed. If you are proud, you will fall.

Proverbs 18:12

If a person’s heart is proud, they will be destroyed. So don’t be proud if you want to be honored.

Isaiah 2:7

Their land is full of silver and gold. There is no end to their treasures. Their land is full of horses. There is no end to their chariots.

Luke 14:11

All those who lift themselves up will be made humble. And those who make themselves humble will be lifted up.”

Luke 18:14

“I tell you, the tax collector went home accepted by God. But not the Pharisee. All those who lift themselves up will be made humble. And those who make themselves humble will be lifted up.”

Judges 9:2

“Speak to all the citizens of Shechem. Tell them, ‘You can have all 70 of Jerub-Baal’s sons rule over you. Or you can have just one man rule over you. Which would you rather have?’ Remember, I’m your own flesh and blood.”