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Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

1 Kings 1 - Introduction

David in his old age is cherished by Abishag. Adonijah, affecting the kingdom, conspires with Joab and Abiathar, Solomon, by David's appointment, is anointed king by Zadok and Nathan. Adonijah, terrified, flies to the horns of the altar, and is spared by Solomon.

Before Christ 1015.

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See also 1 Kings 1 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

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  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO FIRST KINGS 1 This chapter gives an account of the infirmities of David in his old age, and the method used to relieve him under them, 1 Kings 1:1; of the preparation his son Adonijah...

  • Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    _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:...

  • KJV Original Language Details

    [ABISHAG. ADONIJAH HIS TREASON.] 1 Abishag cherisheth Dauid in his extreame age. 5 Adonijah, Dauids dearling, vsurpeth the kingdome. 11 By the counsel of Nathan, 15 Bath-sheba moueth the king, 22...

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