When Joab heard—It is one of the many lifelike touches of the narrative that it is the old warrior Joab who, amidst the revelry of his com…

And Adonijah and all the guests that were with him
Or that were "called" ^F8; that is, invited to the ente…

The people expressed great joy and satisfaction in the elevation of Solomon. Every true Israelite rejoices in the exaltation of the Son of David. C…