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F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - 1 Kings 1:1-14

a Self-Seeker’s Scheme 1 Kings 1:1-14 Adonijah was the fourth son of David, but probably the oldest of those who survived. He was born after Absalom, and like him was goodly in appearance, ambitious in spirit, and equally spoiled by his father’s indulgence, 1 Kings 1:6 . His attempt to usurp the kingdom reminds us of another great usurper. Satan, we know, in one last desperate effort, will try to secure the empire of the world. But when the people rage and the rulers devise, Psalms 2:1-2 ;... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - 1 Kings 1:1-53

Breaking Three Commandments 1 Kings 21:1-29 ; 1 Kings 1:1-53 ; 1 Kings 2:1-46 ; 1 Kings 3:1-28 ; 1 Kings 4:1-34 ; 1 Kings 5:1-18 ; 1 Kings 6:1-38 ; 1 Kings 7:1-51 ; 1 Kings 8:1-66 ; 1 Kings 9:1-28 ; 1 Kings 10:1-29 ; 1 Kings 11:1-43 ; 1 Kings 12:1-33 ; 1 Kings 13:1-34 ; 1 Kings 14:1-31 ; 1 Kings 15:1-34 ; 1 Kings 16:1-34 From a worldly point of view Naboth might have done a good stroke of business by selling his estate to. Ahab. A royal price and assured favor might have been... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - 1 Kings 1:15-27

Learning the King’s Will 1 Kings 1:15-27 The attempt of the usurper was met and defeated through Nathan’s prompt action, and by the concerted appeal that he and Bathsheba made to the king, who seems to have sunk into premature old age. Bathsheba and David probably met for the last time on this dark day, and each of them must have remembered the solemn promise given them years before, through Nathan, who was still with them as friend and counselor. Much had happened since, but, amid all the... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 1:1-53

The two Books of Kings appear in the Hebrew Bible as one. Together they practically cover the whole period of kingly rule over the ancient people. The first Book deals mainly with events centering around two persons, Solomon and Elijah. The opening verses of this chapter give the account of the days of David's feebleness. These days created the opportunity for rebellion under Adonijah. A remarkable statement concerning the training of this son of David throws light on his action (verse 1Ki... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 1:1-53

SECTION 1. The Last Days Of David (1:1-2:12). The ‘and’ with which the book begins is clearly intended to link the book to the earlier books. The writer wanted it to be seen that he was carrying on the sacred history of YHWH. And he commenced his narrative by describing the events which established the kingship of Solomon, the one whom God especially loved (2 Samuel 12:24-25), as David’s life was coming to its close. But there is no direct continuation of any previous incident in Samuel. The... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 1:5-28

Adonijah’s Attempted Coup About Which Nathan The Prophet Warns David (1 Kings 1:5-28 ). There can be no doubt that Adonijah was here making an attempt to become king, knowing perfectly well that it would not meet with David’s initial approval, and aware that David really saw Solomon as his heir. His hope was presumably that once it had become an accomplished fact and had gained the approval of the people David would become reconciled to it. All this is brought out when we peruse the names of... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 1:14

“ Look, while you are yet talking there with the king, I also will come in after you, and confirm your words.” Then he promised that while she was thus speaking with the king, he himself would enter and confirm her words. Thus would the king know that these were not just the hysterical fears of a woman and mother. It is apparent that Nathan was acting in order that the king might be crowned whom he knew to have been appointed by YHWH (2 Samuel 12:24-25), but that he recognised that the... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 1:25

“ For he is gone down this day, and has slain oxen and fatlings and sheep in abundance, and has 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.’.” Then he explained that Adonijah was giving precisely that impression. Did David know that ‘this day’ he had gone down and had slain oxen, fatlings and sheep, and had invited the king’s sons, the captains of the host of Israel,... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 1:26

“ But me, even me your servant, and Zadok the priest, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and your servant Solomon, has he not called.” He also explained that as well as Solomon, he, Zadok and Benaiah had not been called to the feast. Was this also of the king? read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 1:1-53

1 Kings 1:1-2 Thessalonians : . Last Days of David and Accession of Solomon.— This chapter with the following has many analogies with the court history of David (2 Samuel 11-20). The narrative bears every sign of an authentic account of actual events, told with complete impartiality, and without any attempt to comment favourably or otherwise on the events related. David is represented as a very aged man nursed by his youngest wife, Abishag the Shunammite ( 1 Kings 1:3). Her beauty is... read more

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - 1 Kings 1:1-14

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - 1 Kings 1:1-53

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - 1 Kings 1:15-27

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 1:1-53

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 1:1-53

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 1:5-28

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 1:14

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 1:25

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 1:26

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 1:1-53

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