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Now, behold, Adonijah reigns; and you, my lord the king, don`t know it:

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A Sin of High Treason

Commentator John Gill highlights that Bathsheba's phrase, 'and you, my lord the king, do not know it,' is crucial. It frames Adonijah's actions as more than just disrespect. By making himself king without the reigning monarch's knowledge or consent, Adonijah was committing an act of high treason, a grave sin against both his father and the throne.

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John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Kings 1:18

17th Century

Pastor

And now, behold, Adonijah reigns
Has set up himself as king, and is by some saluted as such; but lest David think sh…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Kings 1:11–31

17th Century

Minister

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…