Joseph Benson’s Bible Commentary
1 Kings 1 - Introduction
A.M. 2989. B.C. 1015.
David declines in health, 1 Kings 1:1. Adonijah aspires to the kingdom, 1 Kings 1:5. Nathan and Bathsheba procure an order from David for the succession of Solomon, 1 Kings 1:11. The anointing of Solomon, and the people's joy, 1 Kings 1:32. The dispersion of Adonijah's party, 1 Kings 1:41. Solomon dismisses Adonijah. 50-53.