1 Kings 2:13-4:34 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Kings 2:12-25

Here is, I. Solomon's accession to the throne, 1 Kgs. 2:12. He came to it much more easily and peaceably than David did, and much sooner saw his government established. It is happy for a kingdom when the end of one good reign is the beginning of another, as it was here. II. His just and necessary removal of Adonijah his rival, in order to the establishment of his throne. Adonijah had made some bold pretensions to the crown, but was soon obliged to let them fail and throw himself upon Solomon's... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 2:13

And Adonijah the son of Haggith came to Bathsheba, the mother of Solomon ,.... Into her apartment; Abarbinel thinks it was a few days after the death of David: and she said, comest thou peaceably ? in a friendly manner, with no ill design, only to pay a friendly visit; for she might fear he came to avenge himself on her, and destroy her, because she had been the instrument of disappointing him of the kingdom, and of getting her son Solomon set upon the throne, and established in it; and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 2:13

And Adonijah, the son of Haggith, came to Bathsheba, the mother of Solomon. [The LXX . adds καὶ προσεκύνησεν αὐτη , but the words are probably inserted from 1 Kings 2:19 . The historian now relates the plot of Adonijah and its defeat. Foiled in his purpose to mount the throne by direct means, Adonijah and his advisers have recourse to intrigue and subtlety. By the aid of Abishag, he hopes to accomplish what his chariots and horsemen ( 1 Kings 1:5 ) had failed to effect. And he... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 2:13-15

1 Kings 2:13-15. She said, Comest thou peaceably? Or with some evil design against me or my son? which she might well suspect, knowing his ambition and envy at Solomon, and his hatred against her, as the chief cause of his being cast down from his aspiring views and high hopes. He said, Thou knowest that the kingdom is mine Both by right of primogeniture and actual inauguration. And all Israel set their faces on me They looked on me as their king and my father’s successor, and expected... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 2:1-46

Opponents of Solomon executed (2:1-46)As he saw his death approaching, David passed on to Solomon advice aimed at ensuring stability to his reign and good government for God’s people. The first and most important point was a reminder to be faithful to God. God’s promises of a prosperous kingdom and a lasting dynasty required David and his successors to be obedient to God’s will. Without obedience, there was no guarantee of blessing (2:1-4; 1 Chronicles 22:6-16).David’s second piece of advice to... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 Kings 2:13

ADONIJAH'S FOOLISH REQUEST TO MARRY ABISHAG"Then Adonijah the son of Haggith came to Bathsheba the mother of Solomon. And she said, Comest thou peaceably? And he said Peaceably. He said moreover, I have somewhat to say unto thee. And she said, Say on. And he said, Thou knowest that the kingdom was mine, and that all Israel set their faces on me, that I should reign: howbeit the kingdom is turned about, and is become my brother's; for it was his from Jehovah. And now I ask one petition of thee;... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 2:13

13-18. Adonijah . . . came to Bath-sheba—Her question to him betrays an apprehension which his recent conduct might well warrant; but his pious acknowledgment of the divine will seemed apparently to indicate so entire an acquiescence in the settlement of the succession [ :-], that, in her womanly simplicity, she perceived not the deep cunning and evil design that was concealed under his request and readily undertook to promote his wishes. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Kings 2:13-25

Adonijah’s execution 2:13-25Adonijah’s professed acceptance of Solomon’s succession overcame Bathsheba’s initial fear of him. He convinced her that he only wanted permission to marry King David’s former nurse. But Solomon saw deeper into Adonijah’s intent. Even though David had not had sexual relations with Abishag, she was part of his harem, one of the women who ministered to his most intimate needs."Although Abishag had been only David’s nurse, in the eyes of the people she passed as his... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Kings 2:13-34

B. The Foundation of Solomon’s Reign 2:13-4:34The writer noted that Solomon’s sole reign began well. The things most responsible were God’s gift of wisdom to Solomon (the central section), his political decisions (the first section), and his administrative ability (the third section). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Kings 2:13-46

1. Solomon’s purges 2:13-46Solomon wrote that the fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge (Proverbs 1:7; cf. Ecclesiastes 12:13; Psalms 111:10). At the very beginning of his reign he gave evidence of being wise by the way he dealt with his political enemies. His wise decisions at this time resulted in peace and prosperity for Israel for the next 40 years (971-931 B.C.). read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Kings 2:12-25

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 2:13

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 2:13

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 2:13-15

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 2:1-46

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 Kings 2:13

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 2:13

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Kings 2:13-25

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Kings 2:13-34

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Kings 2:13-46

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