1 Kings 1:11 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Wherefore Nathan spake unto Bathsheba the mother of Solomon, saying, Hast thou not heard that Adonijah the son of Haggith doth reign, and David our lord knoweth it not?

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So Nathan spoke to Bathsheba, Solomon's mother, saying, 'Haven't you heard that Adonijah, son of Haggith, has made himself king, and our lord David doesn't even know about it?'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The prophet Nathan is alerting Bathsheba that Adonijah has secretly claimed the throne while King David is unaware of this power grab.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs during King David's final days when he was old and weak. Adonijah, one of David's sons, was attempting to seize the throne before David could officially name Solomon as his successor, as David had promised Bathsheba. Nathan the prophet was working to ensure God's chosen successor, Solomon, would become king according to David's oath.

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So Bathsheba went to King Solomon to speak to him about Adonijah's request. When the king saw her coming, he stood up to greet her and bowed down to show her respect. Then he sat back down on his throne and had a special seat brought for his mother, and she sat down at his right side.

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