KJV ORIGINAL
Go and get thee in unto king David, and say unto him, Didst not thou, my lord, O king, swear unto thine handmaid, saying, Assuredly Solomon thy son shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne? why then doth Adonijah reign?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Go to King David and say to him, 'My lord the king, didn't you promise me that my son Solomon would be the next king and sit on your throne? So why is Adonijah acting as king now?'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The prophet Nathan is instructing Bathsheba to remind King David of his promise that Solomon would be the next king, since Adonijah has declared himself king instead.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs near the end of King David's life when he was old and weak. His son Adonijah had just declared himself king without David's approval, creating a succession crisis. Nathan the prophet was working with Bathsheba (Solomon's mother) to ensure David's original promise about Solomon becoming king would be fulfilled.
Explore Similar Verses
Ask the AI Assistant
Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.
Share or Save