And Adonijah slew sheep and oxen and fat cattle by the stone of Zoheleth, which is by Enrogel, and called all his brethren the king’s sons, and all the men of Judah the king’s servants:
Adonijah killed sheep, cattle, and other animals for a feast at the Stone of Zoheleth, which is near En-rogel. He invited all his brothers who were the king's sons, and all the men of Judah who served the king.
Adonijah is throwing a big feast and inviting important people, preparing to make his move to become king while his father David is still alive.
📚 Historical Context
This takes place near the end of King David's life when he was old and weak. Adonijah was David's fourth son and believed he should be the next king, but David had promised the throne to Solomon. The feast was essentially a coronation ceremony where Adonijah was gathering political support to claim the throne before his father died.
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