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Themes in 1 Kings 1

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Themes in 1 Kings 1

1 Kings 1:1 (show verse)

Now King David was old, advanced in years; they covered him with clothes, but he could not get warm.

Abishag » Wife of david
David » King of israel » Marries abishag
Diplomacy » Instances of » By intermarriage with other nations
Long life » Examples of vigorous » Feebleness in
Old age » Examples of vigorous » Feebleness in

1 Kings 1:2 (show verse)

So his servants said to him, “Let a young virgin be found for my lord the king and let her attend him and become his nurse; let her lie against your chest, so that my lord the king may feel warm.”

Abishag » Wife of david
Benaiah » Son of jehoiada, commander of the cherethites and pelethites » Loyal to solomon
David » King of israel » Marries abishag
Diplomacy » Instances of » By intermarriage with other nations

1 Kings 1:3 (show verse)

So they searched for a beautiful girl throughout the territory of Israel, and found Abishag the Shunammite, and brought her to the king.

Abishag » Wife of david
David » King of israel » Marries abishag
Diplomacy » Instances of » By intermarriage with other nations
Shunammite » A person from the city of shunem » Abishag, the girl who took care of david
Shunem » Girl » Take care » David

1 Kings 1:4 (show verse)

The girl was very beautiful; and she became the king’s nurse and served him, but the king was not intimate with her.

Abishag » Wife of david
Beauty » Instances of » Abishag
David » King of israel » Marries abishag
Diplomacy » Instances of » By intermarriage with other nations

Then Adonijah the son of [David’s wife] Haggith exalted himself, saying, “I [the eldest living son] will be king.” So [following Absalom’s example] he prepared for himself chariots and horsemen, and fifty men to run before him.

Adonijah » Son of david and haggith
Ambition » Ambition, worldly, examples of » Adonijah
Ambition » Instances of » Adonijah
the Armies of israel » Horsemen and chariots introduced into, after david's reign
Chariots » Often attended by running footmen
Children » Wicked » Adonijah
Citizens » Instances of wicked » Adonijah
Civil service » Influence in
Diplomacy » Instances of » By intermarriage with other nations
Footman » One who runs ahead of kings and princes
Haggith » Mother of adonijah
Kings » Conspiracies against » Adonijah against solomon
Worldly » Ambition » Adonijah

1 Kings 1:6 (show verse)

His father [David] had never rebuked him at any time by asking, “Why have you done this?” Adonijah was also a very handsome man, and he was born after Absalom.

Adonijah » Son of david and haggith
Children » Indulgence of » David
Citizens » Instances of wicked » Adonijah
Civil service » Influence in
Home » Parental indulgence » David
Kings » Conspiracies against » Adonijah against solomon
Parents » Indulgence of children, examples of » David
Parents » Indulgent » David

1 Kings 1:7 (show verse)

He had conferred with Joab the son of Zeruiah [David’s half sister] and with Abiathar the priest; and they followed Adonijah and helped him.

Abiathar » High priest. Called ahimelech in » Supports adonijah's pretensions to the throne
Citizens » Instances of wicked » Adonijah
Civil service » Influence in
Electioneering » By adonijah
Joab » Son of david's sister » Supports adonijah as successor to david
Kings » Conspiracies against » Adonijah against solomon

1 Kings 1:8 (show verse)

But Zadok the priest, Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, Nathan the prophet, Shimei, Rei, and David’s most formidable warriors did not side with Adonijah [in his desire to become king].

Civil service » Influence in
Rei » An israelite who remained loyal to david at the time of the usurpation of adonijah
Shimei » An officer of david
Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign » Stands aloof from adonijah at the time of his attempted usurpation

1 Kings 1:9 (show verse)

Adonijah sacrificed sheep and oxen and fattened steers by the Stone of Zoheleth, which is beside [the well] En-rogel; and he invited all his brothers, the king’s sons, and all the men of Judah, the king’s servants [to this feast].

Civil service » Influence in
En-rogel » A rebellious feast at
Entertainments » Given on occasions of » Coronation of kings
Entertainments » Invitations to » Often only to relatives and friends
Entertainments » Often given in » The air, besides fountains
Oxen » Used for » Food
Pillar » As a landmark
Stones » Zoheleth
Zoheleth » A stone near en-rogel

1 Kings 1:10 (show verse)

But he did not invite Nathan the prophet, Benaiah, the most formidable warriors, or his brother Solomon.

Civil service » Influence in
Nathan » The prophet
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Assists bath-sheba in securing to solomon, her son, the succession to the throne
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Nathan

1 Kings 1:11 (show verse)

Then Nathan spoke to Bathsheba the mother of Solomon, “Have you not heard that Adonijah the son of Haggith has become king, and David our lord does not know about it?

Bath-sheba (bathsheba) » Solomon's mother
Civil service » Influence in
Haggith » Mother of adonijah
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Assists bath-sheba in securing to solomon, her son, the succession to the throne
Politics » Ministers in » Nathan, the prophet, influences the selection of david's successor
Queens » Bath-sheba
Solomon » Succeeds david to the throne of israel
Statecraft » Instances of » Nathan
Women » Queens » Bath-sheba
Women » Rulers' » Bath-sheba

1 Kings 1:12 (show verse)

Come now, please let me advise you and save your life and the life of your son Solomon.

Bath-sheba (bathsheba) » Solomon's mother
Civil service » Influence in
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Assists bath-sheba in securing to solomon, her son, the succession to the throne
Politics » Ministers in » Nathan, the prophet, influences the selection of david's successor
Solomon » Succeeds david to the throne of israel
Statecraft » Instances of » Nathan

1 Kings 1:13 (show verse)

Go at once to King David and say to him, ‘Did you not, my lord, O king, swear to your maidservant, saying, “Solomon your son shall certainly be king after me, and he shall sit on my throne”? Why then has Adonijah become king?’

1 Kings 1:14 (show verse)

Behold, while you are still there speaking with the king, I will come in after you and confirm your words.”

1 Kings 1:15 (show verse)

So Bathsheba went to the king in his bedroom. Now the king was very old and weak, and Abishag the Shunammite was attending the king.

Bath-sheba (bathsheba) » Solomon's mother
Civil service » Influence in
intercession » Instances of » Bath-sheba » For solomon
Petition » David
Politics » Ministers in » Nathan, the prophet, influences the selection of david's successor
Politics » Women in » Bath-sheba, in securing the crown for solomon
Solomon » Succeeds david to the throne of israel

1 Kings 1:16 (show verse)

So Bathsheba bowed down and paid respect to the king. And the king said, “What do you wish?”

Bath-sheba (bathsheba) » Solomon's mother
Civil service » Influence in
Homage » Rendered to kings
intercession » Instances of » Bath-sheba » For solomon
King » Ceremonial recognition of » Obeisance
Petition » David
Politics » Ministers in » Nathan, the prophet, influences the selection of david's successor
Politics » Women in » Bath-sheba, in securing the crown for solomon
Salutations » By bowing
Solomon » Succeeds david to the throne of israel

1 Kings 1:17 (show verse)

She said to him, “My lord, you swore by the Lord your God to your maidservant, saying, ‘Solomon your son shall certainly be king after me and he shall sit on my throne.’

1 Kings 1:18 (show verse)

But now, behold, Adonijah is [acting as] king; and now [as things stand], my lord the king, you do not know it.

Bath-sheba (bathsheba) » Solomon's mother
Civil service » Influence in
Entertainments » Given on occasions of » Coronation of kings
intercession » Instances of » Bath-sheba » For solomon
Petition » David
Politics » Ministers in » Nathan, the prophet, influences the selection of david's successor
Politics » Women in » Bath-sheba, in securing the crown for solomon
Solomon » Succeeds david to the throne of israel

1 Kings 1:19 (show verse)

He has sacrificed oxen and fattened steers and sheep in abundance, and has invited all the king’s sons and Abiathar the priest and Joab the commander of the army [to a feast], but he did not invite your servant Solomon.

1 Kings 1:20 (show verse)

Now as for you, my lord the king, the eyes of all Israel are on you [waiting for you] to tell them who shall sit on the throne of my lord the king after him.

1 Kings 1:21 (show verse)

Otherwise it will come about when my lord the king lies down [in death] with his fathers, that I and my son Solomon will be considered political enemies.”

Bath-sheba (bathsheba) » Solomon's mother
Civil service » Influence in
intercession » Instances of » Bath-sheba » For solomon
Kings » Should be » Reverenced
Petition » David
Politics » Ministers in » Nathan, the prophet, influences the selection of david's successor
Politics » Women in » Bath-sheba, in securing the crown for solomon
Solomon » Succeeds david to the throne of israel
Solomon » Son of david by bath-sheba

1 Kings 1:22 (show verse)

While she was still speaking with the king, Nathan the prophet came in.

Bath-sheba (bathsheba) » Solomon's mother
Civil service » Influence in
intercession » Instances of » Bath-sheba » For solomon
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Assists bath-sheba in securing to solomon, her son, the succession to the throne
Politics » Ministers in » Nathan, the prophet, influences the selection of david's successor
Solomon » Succeeds david to the throne of israel

1 Kings 1:23 (show verse)

The king was told, “Here is Nathan the prophet.” And when he came before the king, he bowed before the king with his face to the ground.

Bath-sheba (bathsheba) » Solomon's mother
Civil service » Influence in
Homage » Rendered to kings
intercession » Instances of » Bath-sheba » For solomon
King » Ceremonial recognition of » Prostration
Kings » Approached with greatest reverence
Kings » Should be » Reverenced
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Assists bath-sheba in securing to solomon, her son, the succession to the throne
Politics » Ministers in » Nathan, the prophet, influences the selection of david's successor
Solomon » Succeeds david to the throne of israel

1 Kings 1:24 (show verse)

Then Nathan said, “My lord the king, have you said, ‘Adonijah shall be king after me, and he shall sit on my throne’?

Bath-sheba (bathsheba) » Solomon's mother
Civil service » Influence in
intercession » Instances of » Bath-sheba » For solomon
Jealousy » Instances of » Nathan, of adonijah
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Assists bath-sheba in securing to solomon, her son, the succession to the throne
Politics » Ministers in » Nathan, the prophet, influences the selection of david's successor
Solomon » Succeeds david to the throne of israel

1 Kings 1:25 (show verse)

Because he has gone down today [to En-Rogel] and has sacrificed oxen and fattened steers and sheep in abundance, and has invited all the king’s sons, the commanders of the army and Abiathar the priest [to this feast]; and [right now] they are eating and drinking in his presence; and they say, ‘Long live King Adonijah!’

Bath-sheba (bathsheba) » Solomon's mother
Civil service » Influence in
Feasts » Celebrations by » Coronations
intercession » Instances of » Bath-sheba » For solomon
Jealousy » Instances of » Nathan, of adonijah
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Assists bath-sheba in securing to solomon, her son, the succession to the throne
Politics » Ministers in » Nathan, the prophet, influences the selection of david's successor
Solomon » Succeeds david to the throne of israel

1 Kings 1:26 (show verse)

But he has not invited me, your servant, nor Zadok the priest, nor Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, nor your servant Solomon.

1 Kings 1:27 (show verse)

If this thing has been done by my lord the king, why have you not shown your servants who shall sit on the throne of my lord the king after him?”

1 Kings 1:28 (show verse)

King David answered, “Call Bathsheba to me.” And she came into the king’s presence and stood before him.

Bath-sheba (bathsheba) » Solomon's mother
Civil service » Influence in
intercession » Instances of » Bath-sheba » For solomon
King » Hereditary succession
King » Influential queens » Bath-sheba
Oath » David swears to bath-sheba that solomon will be king
Politics » Ministers in » Nathan, the prophet, influences the selection of david's successor
Solomon » Succeeds david to the throne of israel

1 Kings 1:29 (show verse)

Then the king swore an oath and said, “As the Lord lives, who has redeemed my soul from all distress,

1 Kings 1:30 (show verse)

even as I swore to you by the Lord, the God of Israel, saying, ‘Solomon your son shall certainly be king after me, and he shall sit on my throne in my place’; I will indeed do so this very day.”

Bath-sheba (bathsheba) » Solomon's mother
Civil service » Influence in
intercession » Instances of » Bath-sheba » For solomon
King » Hereditary succession
King » Influential queens » Bath-sheba
King's decrees » King's promises
Politics » Ministers in » Nathan, the prophet, influences the selection of david's successor
Solomon » Succeeds david to the throne of israel
The Nation » Kings » Promises of

1 Kings 1:31 (show verse)

Bathsheba bowed down with her face to the ground, and laid herself face down before the king and said, “May my lord King David live forever!”

Bath-sheba (bathsheba) » Solomon's mother
Civil service » Influence in
Homage » Rendered to kings
intercession » Instances of » Bath-sheba » For solomon
King » Ceremonial recognition of » Prostration
King » Influential queens » Bath-sheba
Politics » Ministers in » Nathan, the prophet, influences the selection of david's successor
Queens » Bath-sheba
Solomon » Succeeds david to the throne of israel
Women » Queens » Bath-sheba
Women » Rulers' » Bath-sheba

1 Kings 1:32 (show verse)

Then King David said, “Call Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada to me.” And they came before the king.

Civil service » Influence in
Israel » Solomon » Annointed » King
The tribe of Judah » Remarkable persons of » Solomon
King » Influential queens » Bath-sheba
Nathan » The prophet
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Assists in anointing solomon to be king
Politics » Ministers in » Nathan, the prophet, influences the selection of david's successor
Solomon » Succeeds david to the throne of israel
Throne » Abdicated by david
Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign » Summoned by david to anoint solomon to be king

1 Kings 1:33 (show verse)

The king told them, “Take the servants of your lord with you and have Solomon my son ride on my own mule, and bring him down to [the spring at] Gihon [in the Kidron Valley].

Animals » Lions » Mules
Civil service » Influence in
Gihon » A pool
Gihon » Pools near jerusalem
Israel » Solomon » Annointed » King
The tribe of Judah » Remarkable persons of » Solomon
King » Extensive livestock of
King » By proclamation
King » Influential queens » Bath-sheba
Kings » Their revenues derived from » Sometimes nominated their successors
Mule » Uses of » For royal riders
Mules » Used for » Riding, by persons of distinction
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Assists in anointing solomon to be king
Politics » Ministers in » Nathan, the prophet, influences the selection of david's successor
Solomon » Succeeds david to the throne of israel
Throne » Abdicated by david
Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign » Summoned by david to anoint solomon to be king

1 Kings 1:34 (show verse)

Let Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet anoint him there as king over Israel. Then blow the trumpet and say, ‘Long live King Solomon!’

sacred Anointing » Persons who received » Kings
Civil service » Influence in
Israel » Solomon » Annointed » King
The tribe of Judah » Remarkable persons of » Solomon
King » By proclamation
King » Influential queens » Bath-sheba
Kings » Ceremonies at inauguration of » Proclaiming with trumpets
Kings » Their revenues derived from » Sometimes nominated their successors
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Assists in anointing solomon to be king
Politics » Ministers in » Nathan, the prophet, influences the selection of david's successor
Solomon » Succeeds david to the throne of israel
Throne » Abdicated by david
Trumpet » At the anointing of kings
Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign » Summoned by david to anoint solomon to be king

1 Kings 1:35 (show verse)

Then you shall come up [to Jerusalem] after him, and he shall come and sit on my throne and he shall reign as king in my place; for I have appointed him to be ruler over Israel and Judah.”

Civil service » Influence in
Israel » Solomon » Annointed » King
The tribe of Judah » Remarkable persons of » Solomon
Kings » Ceremonies at inauguration of » Enthroning
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Assists in anointing solomon to be king
Politics » Ministers in » Nathan, the prophet, influences the selection of david's successor
Solomon » Succeeds david to the throne of israel
Throne » Abdicated by david
Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign » Summoned by david to anoint solomon to be king

1 Kings 1:36 (show verse)

Benaiah [the overseer of the king’s bodyguards], the son of Jehoiada answered the king and said, “Amen! (So be it!) May the Lord, the God of my lord the king, say so too.

Amen » Used in prayer
Civil service » Influence in
Israel » Solomon » Annointed » King
The tribe of Judah » Remarkable persons of » Solomon
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Assists in anointing solomon to be king
Politics » Ministers in » Nathan, the prophet, influences the selection of david's successor
Solomon » Succeeds david to the throne of israel
Throne » Abdicated by david
Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign » Summoned by david to anoint solomon to be king

1 Kings 1:37 (show verse)

Just as the Lord has been with my lord the king, so may He be with Solomon, and make his throne greater than the throne of my lord King David!”

Civil service » Influence in
Israel » Solomon » Annointed » King
The tribe of Judah » Remarkable persons of » Solomon
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Assists in anointing solomon to be king
Politics » Ministers in » Nathan, the prophet, influences the selection of david's successor
Solomon » Succeeds david to the throne of israel
Throne » Abdicated by david
Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign » Summoned by david to anoint solomon to be king

1 Kings 1:38 (show verse)

So Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the Cherethites, and the Pelethites [the king’s bodyguards] went down [from Jerusalem] and had Solomon ride on King David’s mule, and brought him to [the spring at] Gihon.

Benaiah » Son of jehoiada, commander of the cherethites and pelethites
Cherethites » A philistine tribe, which adhered to david, and with the pelethites formed his bodyguard
Cherethites » Solomon's escort at his coronation
Civil service » Influence in
Gihon » Pools near jerusalem
Israel » Solomon » Annointed » King
The tribe of Judah » Remarkable persons of » Solomon
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Assists in anointing solomon to be king
Pelethites » A part of david's bodyguard
Politics » Ministers in » Nathan, the prophet, influences the selection of david's successor
Solomon » Succeeds david to the throne of israel
Throne » Abdicated by david
Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign » Summoned by david to anoint solomon to be king

1 Kings 1:39 (show verse)

Zadok the priest took a horn of [olive] oil from the [sacred] tent and anointed Solomon. They blew the trumpet, and all the people said, “Long live King Solomon!”

Anointing » Examples of persons anointed in consecration
Anointing » In consecration » Solomon
Civil service » Influence in
Horn » Used to containi the anointing oil
Horns » Were used » For holding oil
Israel » Solomon » Annointed » King
The tribe of Judah » Remarkable persons of » Solomon
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Assists in anointing solomon to be king
Oil » Used for anointing kings
Oil » Kept in » Horns
Politics » Ministers in » Nathan, the prophet, influences the selection of david's successor
Solomon » Succeeds david to the throne of israel
Throne » Abdicated by david
Trumpet » At the anointing of kings
Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign » Summoned by david to anoint solomon to be king

1 Kings 1:40 (show verse)

All the people went up after him, and they were playing on flutes and rejoicing with great joy, so that the earth shook and seemed to burst open with their [joyful] sound.

Chosen Instruments » Names of » Pipes
Civil service » Influence in
Israel » Solomon » Annointed » King
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Music » Names of » Pipes
Music » Instruments of » Pipe
Musical instruments » Names of » Pipes
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Assists in anointing solomon to be king
Politics » Ministers in » Nathan, the prophet, influences the selection of david's successor
Solomon » Succeeds david to the throne of israel
Throne » Abdicated by david
Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign » Summoned by david to anoint solomon to be king

1 Kings 1:41 (show verse)

Now Adonijah and all the guests who were with him heard it as they finished eating. When Joab heard the trumpet sound, he said, “Why is the city in such an uproar?”

Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Assists in anointing solomon to be king
Solomon » Succeeds david to the throne of israel

1 Kings 1:42 (show verse)

While he was still speaking, behold, Jonathan the son of Abiathar the priest arrived. And Adonijah said, “Come in, for you are a valiant and trustworthy man and you bring good news.”

Flattery » Instance of » By adonijah
Jonathan » The generous friend, characteristics of » Son of abiathar
Jonathan » Son of abiathar » Informs adonijah of solomon's succession to david
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Assists in anointing solomon to be king
Solomon » Succeeds david to the throne of israel

1 Kings 1:43 (show verse)

But Jonathan replied to Adonijah, “No, on the contrary, our lord King David has made Solomon king!

Jonathan » Son of abiathar » Informs adonijah of solomon's succession to david
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Assists in anointing solomon to be king
Solomon » Succeeds david to the throne of israel

1 Kings 1:44 (show verse)

The king has sent him with Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the Cherethites, and the Pelethites; and they have had him ride on the king’s [own royal] mule.

Cherethites » A philistine tribe, which adhered to david, and with the pelethites formed his bodyguard
Jonathan » Son of abiathar » Informs adonijah of solomon's succession to david
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Assists in anointing solomon to be king
Solomon » Succeeds david to the throne of israel
Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign » Summoned by david to anoint solomon to be king

1 Kings 1:45 (show verse)

Also, Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet have anointed him king in Gihon, and they have come up from there celebrating, so the city is in an uproar. This is the noise which you have heard.

Gihon » Pools near jerusalem
Jonathan » Son of abiathar » Informs adonijah of solomon's succession to david
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Assists in anointing solomon to be king
Solomon » Succeeds david to the throne of israel
Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign » Summoned by david to anoint solomon to be king

1 Kings 1:46 (show verse)

Besides, Solomon has taken his seat on the throne of the kingdom.

Jonathan » Son of abiathar » Informs adonijah of solomon's succession to david
Kings » Ceremonies at inauguration of » Enthroning
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Solomon » Succeeds david to the throne of israel

1 Kings 1:47 (show verse)

Moreover, the king’s servants came to bless (congratulate) our lord King David, saying, ‘May your God make the name of Solomon better (more famous) than your name and make his throne greater than your throne.’ And the king bowed himself [before God] upon the bed.

Jonathan » Son of abiathar » Informs adonijah of solomon's succession to david
King » Ceremonial recognition of » Prostration
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Solomon » Succeeds david to the throne of israel