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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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History Repeating Itself
Commentators unanimously point out that Adonijah's actions—preparing chariots, horsemen, and a personal guard—directly mirrored the rebellious tactics of his older brother, Absalom. This reveals a tragic pattern of sinful ambition within David's own family, with one son learning from the failed insurrection of another.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The narrative concerning Abishag the Shunammite is introduced as necessary for a proper understanding of Adonijah’s later history ([Referenc…
19th Century
Anglican
Adonijah (my Lord is Jehovah), David’s fourth son, born in Hebron (2 Samuel 3:4), at least thirty-three years…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then Adonijah the son of Haggith exalted himself This was his mother's name, (2 Samuel 3:4) ; his father…
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