For he is gone down this day, and hath slain oxen and fat cattle and sheep in abundance, and hath called all the king’s sons, and the captains of the host, and Abiathar the priest; and, behold, they eat and drink before him, and say, God save king Adonijah.
Today he went down and sacrificed many oxen, fattened cattle, and sheep. He invited all the king's sons, the army commanders, and Abiathar the priest. Look, they are eating and drinking with him, and they are shouting, 'Long live King Adonijah!'
The writer is reporting that Adonijah has thrown a lavish feast and is being proclaimed king by his supporters, even though he hasn't been officially chosen by his father David.
📚 Historical Context
This takes place near the end of King David's life when he was old and weak. Adonijah, one of David's sons, was attempting to seize the throne before David could officially name his successor. The feast at En Rogel was essentially Adonijah's coronation ceremony, trying to present his kingship as a done deal to force his father's hand.
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