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A Request for the Throne
Commentators unanimously explain that Adonijah's request for Abishag was not romantic but a political power play. According to ancient customs, marrying a former king's concubine was a way to lay claim to the throne. Solomon immediately recognized this as a treasonous act and a direct threat to his rule.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 2:23
18th Century
Theologian
Against his own life - Adonijah had forfeited his life by his former conduct, and his pardon had been merely conditional ([Reference 1 Kings…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 2:23
19th Century
Bishop
God do so to me, and more also.—See Ruth 1:17; 1 Samuel 3:17; 1 Samuel 14:44; [Reference 1 Samuel…
John Gill
On 1 Kings 2:23
17th Century
Pastor
Then King Solomon sware by the Lord
To prevent his mother pressing him to have her petition granted:
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 2:12–25
17th Century
Minister
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…