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Then Adonijah the son of Haggith exalted himself, saying, I will be king: and he prepared him chariots and horsemen, and fifty men to run before him.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The narrative concerning Abishag the Shunammite is introduced as necessary for a proper understanding of Adonijah’s later history ([Referenc…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Adonijah (my Lord is Jehovah), David’s fourth son, born in Hebron (2 Samuel 3:4), at least thirty-three years…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Then Adonijah the son of Haggith exalted himself
This was his mother's name, (2 Samuel 3:4) ; his father…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Indulgent parents are often chastised by disobedient children, who are anxious to possess their estates. No worldly wisdom, nor experience, nor sac…

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