1 Now king David was old and stricken in years; and they covered him with clothes, but he gat no heat.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- was old H2204 (זָקֵן) — to be old
- stricken H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- in years H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- and they covered H3680 (כָּסָה) — properly, to plump, i.e. fill up hollows; by implication, to cover (for clothing or secrecy)
- him with clothes H899 (בֶּגֶד) — a covering, i.e. clothing; also treachery or pillage
- but he gat no heat H3179 (יָחַם) — probably to be hot; figuratively, to conceive
2 Wherefore his servants said unto him, Let there be sought for my lord the king a young virgin: and let her stand before the king, and cherish him; and let her lie in thy bosom, that my lord the king may get heat.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Wherefore his servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto him, Let there be sought H1245 (בָּקַשׁ) — to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
- for my lord H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- a young H5291 (נַעֲרָה) — a girl (from infancy to adolescence)
- virgin H1330 (בְּתוּלָה) — a virgin (from her privacy); sometimes (by continuation) a bride; also (figuratively) a city or state
- and let her stand H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- and let her cherish H5532 (סָכַן) — to be familiar with; by implication, to minister to, be serviceable to, to cherish, be customary
- him, and let her lie H7901 (שָׁכַב) — to lie down (for rest, sexual connection, decease or any other purpose)
- in thy bosom H2436 (חֵיק) — the bosom (literally or figuratively)
- that my lord H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- may get heat H2552 (חָמַם) — to be hot (literally or figuratively)
3 So they sought for a fair damsel throughout all the borders of Israel, and found Abishag the Shunammite, and brought her to the king.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- So they sought H1245 (בָּקַשׁ) — to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
- for a fair H3303 (יָפֶה) — beautiful (literally or figuratively)
- damsel H5291 (נַעֲרָה) — a girl (from infancy to adolescence)
- throughout all the coasts H1366 (גְּבוּל) — properly, a cord (as twisted), i.e. (by implication) a boundary; by extension the territory inclosed
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- and found H4672 (מָצָא) — properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
- Abishag H49 (אֲבִישַׁג) — Abishag, a concubine of David
- a Shunammite H7767 (שׁוּנַמִּית) — a Shunammitess, or female inhabitant of Shunem
- and brought H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- her to the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
4 And the damsel was very fair; and she cherished the king, and ministered to him; but the king knew her not.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the damsel H5291 (נַעֲרָה) — a girl (from infancy to adolescence)
- very H3966 (מְאֹד) — properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlativ…
- fair H3303 (יָפֶה) — beautiful (literally or figuratively)
- and cherished H5532 (סָכַן) — to be familiar with; by implication, to minister to, be serviceable to, to cherish, be customary
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- and ministered H8334 (שָׁרַת) — to attend as a menial or worshipper; figuratively, to contribute to
- to him: but the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- knew H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
5 Then Adonijah the son of Haggith exalted himself, saying, I will be king: and he prepared him chariots and horsemen, and fifty men to run before him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then Adonijah H138 (אֲדֹנִיָּה) — Adonijah, the name of three Israelites
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Haggith H2294 (חַגִּית) — Chaggith, a wife of David
- exalted H4984 (מִתְנַשֵּׂא) — (used as abstractly) supreme exaltation
- himself, saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- I will be king H4427 (מָלַךְ) — to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel
- and he prepared H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- him chariots H7393 (רֶכֶב) — a vehicle; by implication, a team; by extension, cavalry; by analogy a rider, i.e. the upper millstone
- and horsemen H6571 (פָּרָשׁ) — a steed (as stretched out to a vehicle, not single nor for mounting ); also (by implication) a driver (in a chariot), i.e. (collectively) cavalry
- and fifty H2572 (חֲמִשִּׁים) — fifty
- men H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- to run H7323 (רוּץ) — to run (for whatever reason, especially to rush)
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
6 And his father had not displeased him at any time in saying, Why hast thou done so? and he was also a very goodly man; and he was born after Absalom.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And his father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- had not displeased H6087 (עָצַב) — properly, to carve, i.e. fabricate or fashion; hence (in a bad sense) to worry, pain or anger
- him at any time H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- in saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Why hast thou done so H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- very H3966 (מְאֹד) — properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlativ…
- goodly H8389 (תֹּאַר) — outline, i.e. figure or appearance
- goodly H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- bare H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
- him after H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- Absalom H53 (אֲבִישָׁלוֹם) — Abshalom, a son of David; also (the fuller form) a later Israelite
7 And he conferred with Joab the son of Zeruiah, and with Abiathar the priest: and they following Adonijah helped him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he conferred H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- with Joab H3097 (יוֹאָב) — Joab, the name of three Israelites
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Zeruiah H6870 (צְרוּיָה) — Tserujah, an Israelitess
- and with Abiathar H54 (אֶבְיָתָר) — Ebjathar, an Israelite
- the priest H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- and they following H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- Adonijah H138 (אֲדֹנִיָּה) — Adonijah, the name of three Israelites
- helped H5826 (עָזַר) — to surround, i.e. protect or aid
8 But Zadok the priest, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and Nathan the prophet, and Shimei, and Rei, and the mighty men that belonged to David, were not with Adonijah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But Zadok H6659 (צָדוֹק) — Tsadok, the name of eight or nine Israelites
- the priest H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- and Benaiah H1141 (בְּנָיָה) — Benajah, the name of twelve Israelites
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Jehoiada H3077 (יְהוֹיָדָע) — Jehojada, the name of three Israelites
- and Nathan H5416 (נָתָן) — Nathan, the name of five Israelites
- the prophet H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
- and Shimei H8096 (שִׁמְעִי) — Shimi, the name of twenty Israelites
- and Rei H7472 (רֵעִי) — Rei, an Israelite
- and the mighty men H1368 (גִּבּוֹר) — powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant
- to David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- were not with Adonijah H138 (אֲדֹנִיָּה) — Adonijah, the name of three Israelites
9 And Adonijah slew sheep and oxen and fatlings by the stone of Zoheleth, which is beside En-rogel; and he called all his brethren, the king’s sons, and all the men of Judah, the king’s servants:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Adonijah H138 (אֲדֹנִיָּה) — Adonijah, the name of three Israelites
- slew H2076 (זָבַח) — to slaughter an animal (usually in sacrifice)
- sheep H6629 (צֹאן) — a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)
- and oxen H1241 (בָּקָר) — a beeve or an animal of the ox family of either gender (as used for plowing); collectively, a herd
- and fat cattle H4806 (מְרִיא) — stall-fed; often (as noun) a beeve
- by the stone H68 (אֶבֶן) — a stone
- of Zoheleth H2120 (זֹחֶלֶת) — Zocheleth, a boundary stone in. Palestine
- by H681 (אֵצֶל) — a side; (as a preposition) near
- En–rogel H5883 (עֵין רֹגֵל) — En-Rogel, a place near Jerusalem
- and called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- all his brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- the king’s H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- and all the men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
10 but Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah, and the mighty men, and Solomon his brother, he called not.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But Nathan H5416 (נָתָן) — Nathan, the name of five Israelites
- the prophet H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
- and Benaiah H1141 (בְּנָיָה) — Benajah, the name of twelve Israelites
- and the mighty men H1368 (גִּבּוֹר) — powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant
- and Solomon H8010 (שְׁלֹמֹה) — Shelomah, David's successor
- his brother H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- he called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
11 Then Nathan spake unto Bath-sheba the mother of Solomon, saying, Hast thou not heard that Adonijah the son of Haggith doth reign, and David our lord knoweth it not?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Wherefore Nathan H5416 (נָתָן) — Nathan, the name of five Israelites
- spake H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto Bath–sheba H1339 (בַּת־שֶׁבַע) — Bath-Sheba, the mother of Solomon
- the mother H517 (אֵם) — a mother (as the bond of the family); in a wide sense (both literally and figuratively [like father])
- of Solomon H8010 (שְׁלֹמֹה) — Shelomah, David's successor
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Hast thou not heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- that Adonijah H138 (אֲדֹנִיָּה) — Adonijah, the name of three Israelites
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Haggith H2294 (חַגִּית) — Chaggith, a wife of David
- doth reign H4427 (מָלַךְ) — to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel
- and David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- our lord H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- knoweth H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
12 Now therefore come, let me, I pray thee, give thee counsel, that thou mayest save thine own life, and the life of thy son Solomon.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now therefore come H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- let me, I pray thee, give thee counsel H6098 (עֵצָה) — advice; by implication, plan; also prudence
- let me, I pray thee, give thee counsel H3289 (יָעַץ) — to advise; reflexively, to deliberate or resolve
- that thou mayest save H4422 (מָלַט) — properly, to be smooth, i.e. (by implication) to escape (as if by slipperiness); causatively, to release or rescue; specifically, to bring forth young, emit spa…
- thine own life H5315 (נֶפֶשׁ) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
- and the life H5315 (נֶפֶשׁ) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
- of thy son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- Solomon H8010 (שְׁלֹמֹה) — Shelomah, David's successor
13 Go and get thee in unto king David, and say unto him, Didst not thou, my lord, O king, swear unto thy handmaid, saying, Assuredly Solomon thy son shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne? why then doth Adonijah reign?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- and get thee in H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- unto king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- and say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto him, Didst not thou, my lord H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- O king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- swear H7650 (שָׁבַע) — to seven oneself, i.e. swear (as if by repeating a declaration seven times)
- unto thine handmaid H519 (אָמָה) — a maid-servant or female slave
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Assuredly H3588 (כִּי) — (by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
- Solomon H8010 (שְׁלֹמֹה) — Shelomah, David's successor
- thy son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- shall reign H4427 (מָלַךְ) — to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel
- after H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- me, and he shall sit H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- upon my throne H3678 (כִּסֵּא) — properly, covered, i.e. a throne (as canopied)
- why then doth Adonijah H138 (אֲדֹנִיָּה) — Adonijah, the name of three Israelites
- reign H4427 (מָלַךְ) — to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel
14 Behold, while thou yet talkest there with the king, I also will come in after thee, and confirm thy words.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Behold, while thou yet talkest H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- there with the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- I also will come in H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- after H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- thee, and confirm H4390 (מָלֵא) — to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)
- thy words H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
15 And Bath-sheba went in unto the king into the chamber: and the king was very old; and Abishag the Shunammite was ministering unto the king.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Bath–sheba H1339 (בַּת־שֶׁבַע) — Bath-Sheba, the mother of Solomon
- went in H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- unto the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- into the chamber H2315 (חֶדֶר) — an apartment (usually literal)
- and the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- was very H3966 (מְאֹד) — properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlativ…
- old H2204 (זָקֵן) — to be old
- and Abishag H49 (אֲבִישַׁג) — Abishag, a concubine of David
- the Shunammite H7767 (שׁוּנַמִּית) — a Shunammitess, or female inhabitant of Shunem
- ministered H8334 (שָׁרַת) — to attend as a menial or worshipper; figuratively, to contribute to
16 And Bath-sheba bowed, and did obeisance unto the king. And the king said, What wouldest thou?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Bath–sheba H1339 (בַּת־שֶׁבַע) — Bath-Sheba, the mother of Solomon
- bowed H6915 (קָדַד) — to shrivel up, i.e. contract or bend the body (or neck) in deference
- and did obeisance H7812 (שָׁחָה) — to depress, i.e. prostrate (especially reflexive, in homage to royalty or God)
- unto the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- And the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
17 And she said unto him, My lord, thou swarest by Jehovah thy God unto thy handmaid, saying, Assuredly Solomon thy son shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And she said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto him, My lord H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- thou swarest H7650 (שָׁבַע) — to seven oneself, i.e. swear (as if by repeating a declaration seven times)
- by Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- thy God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- unto thine handmaid H519 (אָמָה) — a maid-servant or female slave
- Assuredly Solomon H8010 (שְׁלֹמֹה) — Shelomah, David's successor
- thy son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- shall reign H4427 (מָלַךְ) — to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel
- after H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- me, and he shall sit H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- upon my throne H3678 (כִּסֵּא) — properly, covered, i.e. a throne (as canopied)
18 And now, behold, Adonijah reigneth; and thou, my lord the king, knowest it not:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And now, behold, Adonijah H138 (אֲדֹנִיָּה) — Adonijah, the name of three Israelites
- reigneth H4427 (מָלַךְ) — to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel
- and now, my lord H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- thou knowest H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
19 and he hath slain oxen and fatlings and sheep in abundance, and hath called all the sons of the king, and Abiathar the priest, and Joab the captain of the host; but Solomon thy servant hath he not called.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he hath slain H2076 (זָבַח) — to slaughter an animal (usually in sacrifice)
- oxen H7794 (שׁוֹר) — a bullock (as a traveller)
- and fat cattle H4806 (מְרִיא) — stall-fed; often (as noun) a beeve
- and sheep H6629 (צֹאן) — a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)
- in abundance H7230 (רֹב) — abundance (in any respect)
- and hath called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- all the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- and Abiathar H54 (אֶבְיָתָר) — Ebjathar, an Israelite
- the priest H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- and Joab H3097 (יוֹאָב) — Joab, the name of three Israelites
- the captain H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- of the army H6635 (צָבָא) — a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (specifically, h…
- but Solomon H8010 (שְׁלֹמֹה) — Shelomah, David's successor
- thy servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- hath he not called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
20 And thou, my lord the king, the eyes of all Israel are upon thee, that thou shouldest tell them who shall sit on the throne of my lord the king after him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And thou, my lord H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- O king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- the eyes H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- of all Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- upon thee, that thou shouldest tell H5046 (נָגַד) — properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present…
- them who shall sit H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- on the throne H3678 (כִּסֵּא) — properly, covered, i.e. a throne (as canopied)
- of my lord H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- after H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
21 Otherwise it will come to pass, when my lord the king shall sleep with his fathers, that I and my son Solomon shall be counted offenders.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Otherwise it shall come to pass, when my lord H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- shall sleep H7901 (שָׁכַב) — to lie down (for rest, sexual connection, decease or any other purpose)
- with his fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- that I and my son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- Solomon H8010 (שְׁלֹמֹה) — Shelomah, David's successor
- shall be counted offenders H2400 (חַטָּא) — a criminal, or one accounted guilty
22 And, lo, while she yet talked with the king, Nathan the prophet came in.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And, lo, while she yet talked H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- with the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- Nathan H5416 (נָתָן) — Nathan, the name of five Israelites
- the prophet H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
- also came in H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
23 And they told the king, saying, Behold, Nathan the prophet. And when he was come in before the king, he bowed himself before the king with his face to the ground.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they told H5046 (נָגַד) — properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present…
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Behold Nathan H5416 (נָתָן) — Nathan, the name of five Israelites
- the prophet H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
- And when he was come in H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- he bowed H7812 (שָׁחָה) — to depress, i.e. prostrate (especially reflexive, in homage to royalty or God)
- himself before the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- with his face H639 (אַף) — properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
- to the ground H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
24 And Nathan said, My lord, O king, hast thou said, Adonijah shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Nathan H5416 (נָתָן) — Nathan, the name of five Israelites
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- My lord H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- O king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- hast thou said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Adonijah H138 (אֲדֹנִיָּה) — Adonijah, the name of three Israelites
- shall reign H4427 (מָלַךְ) — to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel
- after H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- me, and he shall sit H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- upon my throne H3678 (כִּסֵּא) — properly, covered, i.e. a throne (as canopied)
25 For he is gone down this day, and hath slain oxen and fatlings and sheep in abundance, and hath called all the king’s sons, and the captains of the host, and Abiathar the priest; and, behold, they are eating and drinking before him, and say, Long live king Adonijah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For he is gone down H3381 (יָרַד) — to descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the shore, a boundary, the enemy, etc.; or figuratively, to fall); causatively,…
- this day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- and hath slain H2076 (זָבַח) — to slaughter an animal (usually in sacrifice)
- oxen H7794 (שׁוֹר) — a bullock (as a traveller)
- and fat cattle H4806 (מְרִיא) — stall-fed; often (as noun) a beeve
- and sheep H6629 (צֹאן) — a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)
- in abundance H7230 (רֹב) — abundance (in any respect)
- and hath called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- all the king’s H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- and the captains H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- of the army H6635 (צָבָא) — a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (specifically, h…
- and Abiathar H54 (אֶבְיָתָר) — Ebjathar, an Israelite
- the priest H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- and, behold, they eat H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
- and drink H8354 (שָׁתָה) — to imbibe (literally or figuratively)
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- him, and say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- God save H2421 (חָיָה) — to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
- king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- Adonijah H138 (אֲדֹנִיָּה) — Adonijah, the name of three Israelites
26 But me, even me thy servant, and Zadok the priest, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and thy servant Solomon, hath he not called.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- me thy servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- and Zadok H6659 (צָדוֹק) — Tsadok, the name of eight or nine Israelites
- the priest H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- and Benaiah H1141 (בְּנָיָה) — Benajah, the name of twelve Israelites
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Jehoiada H3077 (יְהוֹיָדָע) — Jehojada, the name of three Israelites
- and thy servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- Solomon H8010 (שְׁלֹמֹה) — Shelomah, David's successor
- hath he not called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
27 Is this thing done by my lord the king, and thou hast not showed unto thy servants who should sit on the throne of my lord the king after him?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Is this thing H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- done H1961 (הָיָה) — to exist, i.e. be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
- by my lord H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- and thou hast not shewed H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- unto thy servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- who should sit H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- on the throne H3678 (כִּסֵּא) — properly, covered, i.e. a throne (as canopied)
- of my lord H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- after H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
28 Then king David answered and said, Call to me Bath-sheba. And she came into the king’s presence, and stood before the king.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- answered H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Call H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- me Bath–sheba H1339 (בַּת־שֶׁבַע) — Bath-Sheba, the mother of Solomon
- And she came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- into the king’s H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- presence H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- and stood H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
29 And the king sware, and said, As Jehovah liveth, who hath redeemed my soul out of all adversity,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- sware H7650 (שָׁבַע) — to seven oneself, i.e. swear (as if by repeating a declaration seven times)
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- liveth H2416 (חַי) — alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or living thing),…
- that hath redeemed H6299 (פָּדָה) — to sever, i.e. ransom; generally to release, preserve
- my soul H5315 (נֶפֶשׁ) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
- out of all distress H6869 (צָרָה) — tightness (i.e. figuratively, trouble); transitively, a female rival
30 verily as I sware unto thee by Jehovah, the God of Israel, saying, Assuredly Solomon thy son shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne in my stead; verily so will I do this day.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Even as I sware H7650 (שָׁבַע) — to seven oneself, i.e. swear (as if by repeating a declaration seven times)
- unto thee by Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Assuredly Solomon H8010 (שְׁלֹמֹה) — Shelomah, David's successor
- thy son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- shall reign H4427 (מָלַךְ) — to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel
- after H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- me, and he shall sit H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- upon my throne H3678 (כִּסֵּא) — properly, covered, i.e. a throne (as canopied)
- in my stead; even so will I certainly do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- this day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
31 Then Bath-sheba bowed with her face to the earth, and did obeisance to the king, and said, Let my lord king David live for ever.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then Bath–sheba H1339 (בַּת־שֶׁבַע) — Bath-Sheba, the mother of Solomon
- bowed H6915 (קָדַד) — to shrivel up, i.e. contract or bend the body (or neck) in deference
- face H639 (אַף) — properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
- to the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- and did reverence H7812 (שָׁחָה) — to depress, i.e. prostrate (especially reflexive, in homage to royalty or God)
- to the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Let my lord H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- live H2421 (חָיָה) — to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
- for ever H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
32 And king David said, Call to me Zadok the priest, and Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada. And they came before the king.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Call H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- me Zadok H6659 (צָדוֹק) — Tsadok, the name of eight or nine Israelites
- the priest H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- and Nathan H5416 (נָתָן) — Nathan, the name of five Israelites
- the prophet H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
- and Benaiah H1141 (בְּנָיָה) — Benajah, the name of twelve Israelites
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Jehoiada H3077 (יְהוֹיָדָע) — Jehojada, the name of three Israelites
- And they came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
33 And the king said unto them, Take with you the servants of your lord, and cause Solomon my son to ride upon mine own mule, and bring him down to Gihon:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- also said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto them, Take H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- with you the servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- of your lord H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- and cause Solomon H8010 (שְׁלֹמֹה) — Shelomah, David's successor
- my son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- to ride H7392 (רָכַב) — to ride (on an animal or in a vehicle); causatively, to place upon (for riding or generally), to despatch
- upon mine own mule H6506 (פִּרְדָּה) — a she-mule
- and bring him down H3381 (יָרַד) — to descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the shore, a boundary, the enemy, etc.; or figuratively, to fall); causatively,…
- to Gihon H1521 (גִּיחוֹן) — Gichon, a river of Paradise; also a valley (or pool) near Jerusalem
34 and let Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet anoint him there king over Israel; and blow ye the trumpet, and say, Long live king Solomon.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And let Zadok H6659 (צָדוֹק) — Tsadok, the name of eight or nine Israelites
- the priest H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- and Nathan H5416 (נָתָן) — Nathan, the name of five Israelites
- the prophet H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
- anoint H4886 (מָשַׁח) — to rub with oil, i.e. to anoint; by implication, to consecrate; also to paint
- him there king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- over Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- and blow H8628 (תָּקַע) — to clatter, i.e. slap (the hands together), clang (an instrument); by analogy, to drive (a nail or tent-pin, a dart, etc.); by implication, to become bondsman b…
- ye with the trumpet H7782 (שׁוֹפָר) — a cornet (as giving a clear sound) or curved horn
- and say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- God save H2421 (חָיָה) — to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
- king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- Solomon H8010 (שְׁלֹמֹה) — Shelomah, David's successor
35 Then ye shall come up after him, and he shall come and sit upon my throne; for he shall be king in my stead; and I have appointed him to be prince over Israel and over Judah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then ye shall come up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- after H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- him, that he may come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- and sit H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- upon my throne H3678 (כִּסֵּא) — properly, covered, i.e. a throne (as canopied)
- for he shall be king H4427 (מָלַךְ) — to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel
- in my stead: and I have appointed H6680 (צָוָה) — (intensively) to constitute, enjoin
- him to be ruler H5057 (נָגִיד) — a commander (as occupying the front), civil, military or religious; generally (abstractly, plural), honorable themes
- over Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- and over Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
36 And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada answered the king, and said, Amen: Jehovah, the God of my lord the king, say so too.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Benaiah H1141 (בְּנָיָה) — Benajah, the name of twelve Israelites
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Jehoiada H3077 (יְהוֹיָדָע) — Jehojada, the name of three Israelites
- answered H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Amen H543 (אָמֵן) — sure; abstract, faithfulness; adverb, truly
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- of my lord H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
37 As Jehovah hath been with my lord the king, even so be he with Solomon, and make his throne greater than the throne of my lord king David.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- As Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- hath been with my lord H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- even so be he with Solomon H8010 (שְׁלֹמֹה) — Shelomah, David's successor
- and make H1431 (גָּדַל) — to be (causatively make) large (in various senses, as in body, mind, estate or honor, also in pride)
- his throne H3678 (כִּסֵּא) — properly, covered, i.e. a throne (as canopied)
- greater H1431 (גָּדַל) — to be (causatively make) large (in various senses, as in body, mind, estate or honor, also in pride)
- than the throne H3678 (כִּסֵּא) — properly, covered, i.e. a throne (as canopied)
- of my lord H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
38 So Zadok the priest, and Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and the Cherethites and the Pelethites, went down, and caused Solomon to ride upon king David’s mule, and brought him to Gihon.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- So Zadok H6659 (צָדוֹק) — Tsadok, the name of eight or nine Israelites
- the priest H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- and Nathan H5416 (נָתָן) — Nathan, the name of five Israelites
- the prophet H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
- and Benaiah H1141 (בְּנָיָה) — Benajah, the name of twelve Israelites
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Jehoiada H3077 (יְהוֹיָדָע) — Jehojada, the name of three Israelites
- and the Cherethites H3774 (כְּרֵתִי) — a Kerethite or life-guardsman
- and the Pelethites H6432 (פְּלֵתִי) — a courier (collectively) or official messenger
- went down H3381 (יָרַד) — to descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the shore, a boundary, the enemy, etc.; or figuratively, to fall); causatively,…
- and caused Solomon H8010 (שְׁלֹמֹה) — Shelomah, David's successor
- to ride H7392 (רָכַב) — to ride (on an animal or in a vehicle); causatively, to place upon (for riding or generally), to despatch
- upon king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- David’s H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- mule H6506 (פִּרְדָּה) — a she-mule
- and brought H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- him to Gihon H1521 (גִּיחוֹן) — Gichon, a river of Paradise; also a valley (or pool) near Jerusalem
39 And Zadok the priest took the horn of oil out of the Tent, and anointed Solomon. And they blew the trumpet; and all the people said, Long live king Solomon.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Zadok H6659 (צָדוֹק) — Tsadok, the name of eight or nine Israelites
- the priest H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- took H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- an horn H7161 (קֶרֶן) — a horn (as projecting); by implication, a flask, cornet; by resemblance. an elephant's tooth (i.e. ivory), a corner (of the altar), a peak (of a mountain), a ra…
- of oil H8081 (שֶׁמֶן) — grease, especially liquid (as from the olive, often perfumed); figuratively, richness
- out of the tabernacle H168 (אֹהֶל) — a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
- and anointed H4886 (מָשַׁח) — to rub with oil, i.e. to anoint; by implication, to consecrate; also to paint
- Solomon H8010 (שְׁלֹמֹה) — Shelomah, David's successor
- And they blew H8628 (תָּקַע) — to clatter, i.e. slap (the hands together), clang (an instrument); by analogy, to drive (a nail or tent-pin, a dart, etc.); by implication, to become bondsman b…
- the trumpet H7782 (שׁוֹפָר) — a cornet (as giving a clear sound) or curved horn
- and all the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- God save H2421 (חָיָה) — to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
- king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
40 And all the people came up after him, and the people piped with pipes, and rejoiced with great joy, so that the earth rent with the sound of them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And all the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- came up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- after H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- him, and the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- piped H2490 (חָלַל) — properly, to bore, i.e. (by implication) to wound, to dissolve; figuratively, to profane (a person, place or thing), to break (one's word), to begin (as if by a…
- with pipes H2485 (חָלִיל) — a flute (as perforated)
- and rejoiced H8056 (שָׂמֵחַ) — blithe or gleeful
- with great H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- joy H8057 (שִׂמְחָה) — blithesomeness or glee, (religious or festival)
- so that the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- rent H1234 (בָּקַע) — to cleave; generally, to rend, break, rip or open
- with the sound H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
41 And Adonijah and all the guests that were with him heard it as they had made an end of eating. And when Joab heard the sound of the trumpet, he said, Wherefore is this noise of the city being in an uproar?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Adonijah H138 (אֲדֹנִיָּה) — Adonijah, the name of three Israelites
- and all the guests H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- with him heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- as they had made an end H3615 (כָּלָה) — to end, whether intransitive (to cease, be finished, perish) or transitive (to complete, prepare, consume)
- of eating H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
- And when Joab H3097 (יוֹאָב) — Joab, the name of three Israelites
- heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- the sound H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- of the trumpet H7782 (שׁוֹפָר) — a cornet (as giving a clear sound) or curved horn
- he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- noise H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- of the city H7151 (קִרְיָה) — a city
- being in an uproar H1993 (הָמָה) — to make a loud sound (like English 'hum'); by implication, to be in great commotion or tumult, to rage, war, moan, clamor
42 While he yet spake, behold, Jonathan the son of Abiathar the priest came: and Adonijah said, Come in; for thou art a worthy man, and bringest good tidings.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And while he yet spake H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- behold, Jonathan H3129 (יוֹנָתָן) — Jonathan, the name of ten Israelites
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Abiathar H54 (אֶבְיָתָר) — Ebjathar, an Israelite
- the priest H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- and Adonijah H138 (אֲדֹנִיָּה) — Adonijah, the name of three Israelites
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto him, Come in H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- a valiant H2428 (חַיִל) — probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
- man H381 (אִישׁ־חַיִל) — Ishchail (or Ish-chai), an Israelite
- man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- and bringest H1319 (בָּשַׂר) — properly, to be fresh, i.e. full (rosy, figuratively cheerful); to announce (glad news)
- good H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- tidings H1319 (בָּשַׂר) — properly, to be fresh, i.e. full (rosy, figuratively cheerful); to announce (glad news)
43 And Jonathan answered and said to Adonijah, Verily our lord king David hath made Solomon king:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Jonathan H3129 (יוֹנָתָן) — Jonathan, the name of ten Israelites
- answered H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- to Adonijah H138 (אֲדֹנִיָּה) — Adonijah, the name of three Israelites
- Verily H61 (אֲבָל) — nay, i.e. truly or yet
- our lord H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- hath made Solomon H8010 (שְׁלֹמֹה) — Shelomah, David's successor
- king H4427 (מָלַךְ) — to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel
44 and the king hath sent with him Zadok the priest, and Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and they have caused him to ride upon the king’s mule;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- hath sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- with him Zadok H6659 (צָדוֹק) — Tsadok, the name of eight or nine Israelites
- the priest H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- and Nathan H5416 (נָתָן) — Nathan, the name of five Israelites
- the prophet H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
- and Benaiah H1141 (בְּנָיָה) — Benajah, the name of twelve Israelites
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Jehoiada H3077 (יְהוֹיָדָע) — Jehojada, the name of three Israelites
- and the Cherethites H3774 (כְּרֵתִי) — a Kerethite or life-guardsman
- and the Pelethites H6432 (פְּלֵתִי) — a courier (collectively) or official messenger
- and they have caused him to ride H7392 (רָכַב) — to ride (on an animal or in a vehicle); causatively, to place upon (for riding or generally), to despatch
- upon the king’s H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- mule H6506 (פִּרְדָּה) — a she-mule
45 and Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet have anointed him king in Gihon; and they are come up from thence rejoicing, so that the city rang again. This is the noise that ye have heard.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Zadok H6659 (צָדוֹק) — Tsadok, the name of eight or nine Israelites
- the priest H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- and Nathan H5416 (נָתָן) — Nathan, the name of five Israelites
- the prophet H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
- have anointed H4886 (מָשַׁח) — to rub with oil, i.e. to anoint; by implication, to consecrate; also to paint
- him king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- in Gihon H1521 (גִּיחוֹן) — Gichon, a river of Paradise; also a valley (or pool) near Jerusalem
- and they are come up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- from thence rejoicing H8056 (שָׂמֵחַ) — blithe or gleeful
- so that the city H7151 (קִרְיָה) — a city
- rang again H1949 (הוּם) — to make an uproar, or agitate greatly
- the noise H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- that ye have heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
46 And also Solomon sitteth on the throne of the kingdom.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And also Solomon H8010 (שְׁלֹמֹה) — Shelomah, David's successor
- sitteth H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- on the throne H3678 (כִּסֵּא) — properly, covered, i.e. a throne (as canopied)
- of the kingdom H4410 (מְלוּכָה) — something ruled, i.e. a realm
47 And moreover the king’s servants came to bless our lord king David, saying, Thy God make the name of Solomon better than thy name, and make his throne greater than thy throne: and the king bowed himself upon the bed.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And moreover the king’s H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to bless H1288 (בָּרַךְ) — to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason)
- our lord H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- make the name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- of Solomon H8010 (שְׁלֹמֹה) — Shelomah, David's successor
- better H3190 (יָטַב) — to be (causative) make well, literally (sound, beautiful) or figuratively (happy, successful, right)
- than thy name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- and make H1431 (גָּדַל) — to be (causatively make) large (in various senses, as in body, mind, estate or honor, also in pride)
- his throne H3678 (כִּסֵּא) — properly, covered, i.e. a throne (as canopied)
- greater H1431 (גָּדַל) — to be (causatively make) large (in various senses, as in body, mind, estate or honor, also in pride)
- than thy throne H3678 (כִּסֵּא) — properly, covered, i.e. a throne (as canopied)
- And the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- bowed H7812 (שָׁחָה) — to depress, i.e. prostrate (especially reflexive, in homage to royalty or God)
- himself upon the bed H4904 (מִשְׁכָּב) — a bed (figuratively, a bier); abstractly, sleep; by euphemism, carnal intercourse
48 And also thus said the king, Blessed be Jehovah, the God of Israel, who hath given one to sit on my throne this day, mine eyes even seeing it.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And also thus said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- Blessed H1288 (בָּרַךְ) — to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- which hath given H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- to sit H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- on my throne H3678 (כִּסֵּא) — properly, covered, i.e. a throne (as canopied)
- this day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- mine eyes H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- even seeing H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
49 And all the guests of Adonijah were afraid, and rose up, and went every man his way.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And all the guests H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- with Adonijah H138 (אֲדֹנִיָּה) — Adonijah, the name of three Israelites
- were afraid H2729 (חָרַד) — to shudder with terror; hence, to fear; also to hasten (with anxiety)
- and rose up H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- and went H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- every man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- his way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
50 And Adonijah feared because of Solomon; and he arose, and went, and caught hold on the horns of the altar.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Adonijah H138 (אֲדֹנִיָּה) — Adonijah, the name of three Israelites
- feared H3372 (יָרֵא) — to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten
- because H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- of Solomon H8010 (שְׁלֹמֹה) — Shelomah, David's successor
- and arose H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- and went H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- and caught hold H2388 (חָזַק) — to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conque…
- on the horns H7161 (קֶרֶן) — a horn (as projecting); by implication, a flask, cornet; by resemblance. an elephant's tooth (i.e. ivory), a corner (of the altar), a peak (of a mountain), a ra…
- of the altar H4196 (מִזְבֵּחַ) — an altar
51 And it was told Solomon, saying, Behold, Adonijah feareth king Solomon; for, lo, he hath laid hold on the horns of the altar, saying, Let king Solomon swear unto me first that he will not slay his servant with the sword.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And it was told H5046 (נָגַד) — properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present…
- Solomon H8010 (שְׁלֹמֹה) — Shelomah, David's successor
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Behold, Adonijah H138 (אֲדֹנִיָּה) — Adonijah, the name of three Israelites
- feareth H3372 (יָרֵא) — to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten
- king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- for, lo, he hath caught hold H270 (אָחַז) — to seize (often with the accessory idea of holding in possession)
- on the horns H7161 (קֶרֶן) — a horn (as projecting); by implication, a flask, cornet; by resemblance. an elephant's tooth (i.e. ivory), a corner (of the altar), a peak (of a mountain), a ra…
- of the altar H4196 (מִזְבֵּחַ) — an altar
- Let king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- swear H7650 (שָׁבַע) — to seven oneself, i.e. swear (as if by repeating a declaration seven times)
- unto me to day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- that he will not slay H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
- his servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- with the sword H2719 (חֶרֶב) — drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement
52 And Solomon said, If he shall show himself a worthy man, there shall not a hair of him fall to the earth; but if wickedness be found in him, he shall die.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Solomon H8010 (שְׁלֹמֹה) — Shelomah, David's successor
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- If he will shew himself a worthy H2428 (חַיִל) — probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
- man H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- there shall not an hair H8185 (שַׂעֲרָה) — hairiness
- of him fall H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
- to the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- but if wickedness H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- shall be found H4672 (מָצָא) — properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
- in him, he shall die H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
53 So king Solomon sent, and they brought him down from the altar. And he came and did obeisance to king Solomon; and Solomon said unto him, Go to thy house.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- So king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- Solomon H8010 (שְׁלֹמֹה) — Shelomah, David's successor
- sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- and they brought him down H3381 (יָרַד) — to descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the shore, a boundary, the enemy, etc.; or figuratively, to fall); causatively,…
- from the altar H4196 (מִזְבֵּחַ) — an altar
- And he came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- and bowed H7812 (שָׁחָה) — to depress, i.e. prostrate (especially reflexive, in homage to royalty or God)
- himself to king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- and Solomon H8010 (שְׁלֹמֹה) — Shelomah, David's successor
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto him, Go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- to thine house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)