1 Kings 1:25 Meaning, Study, & Commentary | RSV

For he has gone down this day, and has sacrificed oxen, fatlings, and sheep in abundance, and has invited all the king's sons, Jo'ab the commander of the army, and Abi'athar the priest; and behold, they are eating and drinking before him, and saying, `Long live King Adoni'jah!'

Commentaries

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century

Anglican

19th Century

God save king Adonijah. —Literally (as in 1 Samuel 10:24, 2 Samuel 16:16, and other passages).

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century

Reformed Baptist

17th Century

For he is gone down this day
From Jerusalem, which lay high, to the stone of Zoheleth, in Enrogel, which lay in the …

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century

Presbyterian

17th Century

Observe Nathan's address to Bathsheba: Let me give you counsel how to save your own life, and the life of your son. Such is the counsel Ch…

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