1 Kings 1:49 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And all the guests that were with Adonijah were afraid, and rose up, and went every man his way.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

All the guests who were with Adonijah became afraid and quickly got up and left, each going their own way.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows how Adonijah's supporters immediately abandoned him when they realized his plan to become king had failed.

📚 Historical Context

In the biblical narrative of 1 Kings, King David is nearing the end of his reign, and his son Adonijah attempts to seize the throne by hosting a feast and proclaiming himself king without his father's approval. This act of rebellion occurs amid family rivalries and political instability in ancient Israel, as David had already promised the kingdom to his son Solomon. When news arrives that Solomon has been anointed as king, Adonijah's supporters panic and scatter to avoid potential consequences.

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Today he went down and sacrificed many oxen, fattened cattle, and sheep. He invited all the king's sons, the army commanders, and Abiathar the priest. Look, they are eating and drinking with him, and they are shouting, 'Long live King Adonijah!'

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