1 Kings 2:13 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Adonijah the son of Haggith came to Bathsheba the mother of Solomon. And she said, Comest thou peaceably? And he said, Peaceably.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Adonijah, the son of Haggith, came to visit Bathsheba, who was Solomon's mother. She asked him, 'Are you coming in peace?' And he answered, 'Yes, I come in peace.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows Adonijah approaching Solomon's mother Bathsheba, with her cautiously asking if his visit is peaceful.

📚 Historical Context

In the historical context of 1 Kings, Adonijah was one of King David's sons who had previously tried to claim the throne for himself, challenging Solomon's rightful succession as designated by David. After Solomon was established as king, Adonijah's approach to Bathsheba, Solomon's mother, occurs amid ongoing political intrigue and potential threats to the new regime. This interaction reflects the tensions in ancient Israelite monarchy, where family rivalries and power struggles were common.

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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?'

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The fourth son was Adonijah, whose mother was Haggith; and the fifth son was Shephatiah, whose mother was Abital.

1 Chronicles 3:2

The third son was Absalom, whose mother was Maachah (she was the daughter of Talmai, king of Geshur). The fourth son was Adonijah, whose mother was Haggith.

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