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He said, You know that the kingdom was mine, and that all Israel set their faces on me, that I should reign: however the kingdom is turned about, and is become my brother`s; for it was his from Yahweh.
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A Manipulative Speech
Commentators unanimously view Adonijah's speech as deceptive and crafty. He mixes half-truths (he was the eldest son) with falsehoods (claiming all Israel wanted him to be king) to portray himself as a victim. His goal was to manipulate Bathsheba's sympathy to achieve his hidden agenda.
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19th Century
Anglican
You know.—Adonijah’s words reveal his craftiness. He flattered Bathsheba by praising her influence and presented his surrender to …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And he said, you know that the kingdom was mine Belonged to him by virtue of his birthright; he was heir to it, bein…
Presbyterian
Solomon received Bathsheba with all the respect that was owing to a mother; but let no one be asked for what they ought not to grant. It ill become…
