And he hath slain oxen and fat cattle and sheep in abundance, and hath called all the sons of the king, and Abiathar the priest, and Joab the captain of the host: but Solomon thy servant hath he not called.
He has sacrificed many oxen, fattened cattle, and sheep, and has invited all the king's sons, along with Abiathar the priest and Joab the army commander. But he has not invited Solomon, your servant.
The writer is reporting that Adonijah has thrown a large feast with sacrifices and invited key political figures, but deliberately excluded Solomon from this gathering.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Nathan the prophet's urgent message to Bathsheba about Adonijah's attempt to seize the throne while King David was elderly and bedridden. Adonijah, David's son, was hosting what amounted to a coronation feast, gathering supporters including the priest Abiathar and military commander Joab. The exclusion of Solomon was strategic, as Solomon was David's chosen heir through his promise to Bathsheba.
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