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A Crushing Contradiction
Commentators like Gill and Barnes clarify that Jonathan's opening word, often translated as 'Verily,' functions more like 'No, on the contrary...' or 'Nay, but...'. He is not bringing the good news Adonijah expects. Instead, he is immediately and bluntly shattering Adonijah's hopes by delivering the harsh, unwelcome truth that David has made Solomon king.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 1:43
18th Century
Theologian
Verily — “Nay, but” (or, “Not so”).
John Gill
On 1 Kings 1:43
17th Century
Pastor
And Jonathan answered and said to Adonijah, indeed Or, "nay, but" F11 it is not so as you imagine; it is not g…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 1:32–53
17th Century
Minister
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…