And his father had not displeased him at any time in saying, Why hast thou done so? and he also was a very goodly man; and his mother bare him after Absalom.
His father had never corrected him or asked him, 'Why did you do that?' He was also very handsome, and his mother gave birth to him after Absalom was born.
This verse is describing how Adonijah's father (King David) had never disciplined or questioned him, and mentions that he was good-looking and born after his brother Absalom.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 1 Kings, King David is nearing the end of his life, and a power struggle emerges for the throne of Israel as his son Adonijah attempts to claim it for himself. Adonijah is portrayed as a son who was never disciplined or questioned by his father David, which contributed to his boldness in pursuing the kingship, and the verse notes his handsome appearance and his birth after his brother Absalom, who had previously rebelled against David. This highlights the consequences of parental indulgence in a royal family context.
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