KJV ORIGINAL
But Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah, and the mighty men, and Solomon his brother, he called not.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
But he did not invite Nathan the prophet, Benaiah, the elite warriors, or his brother Solomon.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows that Adonijah deliberately excluded key supporters of Solomon from his self-coronation ceremony.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during the final days of King David's reign when his son Adonijah attempted to seize the throne without his father's approval. Adonijah strategically invited his supporters while excluding those he knew would oppose him, particularly Nathan the prophet who had been instrumental in God's promise that Solomon would be king. The 'mighty men' were David's elite military forces who remained loyal to the king's chosen successor.
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