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
This occurs shortly after Solomon became king and Adonijah's failed attempt to claim the throne. Adonijah was David's son and Solomon's half-brother who had tried to become king before David's death. Bathsheba's cautious question reflects the political tension and potential danger, as visits from rival claimants to the throne could signal plots or rebellion.
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