Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But now Adonijah has become king, and you, my lord the king, do not know about it. New Living Translation But instead, Adonijah has made himself king, and my lord the king does not even know about it. English Standard Version And now, behold, Adonijah is king, although you, my lord the king, do not know it. Berean Standard Bible But now, behold, Adonijah has become king, and you, my lord the king, do not know it. King James Bible And now, behold, Adonijah reigneth; and now, my lord the king, thou knowest it not: New King James Version So now, look! Adonijah has become king; and now, my lord the king, you do not know about it. New American Standard Bible But now, behold, Adonijah is king; and now, my lord the king, you do not know it. NASB 1995 “Now, behold, Adonijah is king; and now, my lord the king, you do not know it. NASB 1977 “And now, behold, Adonijah is king; and now, my lord the king, you do not know it. Legacy Standard Bible But now, behold, Adonijah is king; and now, my lord the king, you do not know it. Amplified Bible But now, behold, Adonijah is [acting as] king; and now [as things stand], my lord the king, you do not know it. Christian Standard Bible Now look, Adonijah has become king. And, my lord the king, you didn’t know it. Holman Christian Standard Bible Now look, Adonijah has become king. And, my lord the king, you didn’t know it. American Standard Version And now, behold, Adonijah reigneth; and thou, my lord the king, knowest it not: Contemporary English Version But Adonijah has already been made king, and you didn't know anything about it. English Revised Version And now, behold, Adonijah reigneth; and thou, my lord the king, knowest it not: GOD'S WORD® Translation But now, you see, Adonijah has become king, and you don't [even] know anything about it, Your Majesty. Good News Translation But Adonijah has already become king, and you don't know anything about it. International Standard Version Now look, Adonijah has become king, and your majesty is not aware of it. Majority Standard Bible But now, behold, Adonijah has become king, and you, my lord the king, do not know it. NET Bible But now, look, Adonijah has become king! But you, my master the king, are not even aware of it! New Heart English Bible Now, look, Adonijah reigns; and you, my lord the king, do not know it. Webster's Bible Translation And now, behold, Adonijah reigneth; and now, my lord the king, thou knowest it not: World English Bible Now, behold, Adonijah reigns; and you, my lord the king, don’t know it. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand now, behold, Adonijah has reigned, and now, my lord, O king, you have not known; Young's Literal Translation and now, lo, Adonijah hath reigned, and now, my lord, O king, thou hast not known; Smith's Literal Translation And now, behold, Adonijah reigning; and now my lord the king knew not: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd behold now Adonias reigneth, and thou, my lord the king, knowest nothing of it. Catholic Public Domain Version And now behold, Adonijah reigns, while you, my lord the king, are ignorant of it. New American Bible But now Adonijah has become king, and you, my lord king, do not know it. New Revised Standard Version But now suddenly Adonijah has become king, though you, my lord the king, do not know it. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd now, behold, Adonijah reigns; and you, my lord the king, do not know it; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And now, behold, Aduniah reigns, and you my Lord King, you have not known it OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And now, behold, Adonijah reigneth; and thou, my lord the king, knowest it not. Brenton Septuagint Translation And now, behold, Adonias reigns, and thou, my lord, O king, knowest it not. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Nathan and Bathsheba Before David…17“My lord,” she replied, “you yourself swore to your maidservant by the LORD your God: ‘Surely your son Solomon will reign after me, and he will sit on my throne.’ 18But now, behold, Adonijah has become king, and you, my lord the king, did not know it. 19And he has sacrificed an abundance of oxen, fattened calves, and sheep, and has invited all the other sons of the king, as well as Abiathar the priest and Joab the commander of the army. But he did not invite your servant Solomon.… Cross References 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Now the LORD said to Samuel, “How long are you going to mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go. I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem, for I have selected from his sons a king for Myself.” / “How can I go?” Samuel asked. “Saul will hear of it and kill me!” The LORD answered, “Take a heifer with you and say, ‘I have come to sacrifice to the LORD.’ / Then invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what you are to do. You are to anoint for Me the one I indicate.” ... 2 Samuel 7:12-16 And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. / I will be his Father, and he will be My son. When he does wrong, I will discipline him with the rod of men and with the blows of the sons of men. ... 1 Chronicles 22:9-10 But a son will be born to you who will be a man of rest. I will give him rest from all his enemies on every side; for his name will be Solomon, and I will grant to Israel peace and quiet during his reign. / He is the one who will build a house for My Name. He will be My son, and I will be his Father. And I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel forever.’ 1 Chronicles 28:5 And of all my sons—for the LORD has given me many sons—He has chosen Solomon my son to sit on the throne of the kingdom of the LORD over Israel. 1 Chronicles 29:22-25 That day they ate and drank with great joy in the presence of the LORD. Then, for a second time, they designated David’s son Solomon as king, anointing him before the LORD as ruler, and Zadok as the priest. / So Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king in place of his father David. He prospered, and all Israel obeyed him. / All the officials and mighty men, as well as all of King David’s sons, pledged their allegiance to King Solomon. ... 2 Samuel 15:10-12 Then Absalom sent spies throughout the tribes of Israel with this message: “When you hear the sound of the horn, you are to say, ‘Absalom reigns in Hebron!’” / Two hundred men from Jerusalem accompanied Absalom. They had been invited as guests and they went along innocently, for they knew nothing about the matter. / While Absalom was offering the sacrifices, he sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor, to come from his hometown of Giloh. So the conspiracy gained strength, and Absalom’s following kept increasing. 2 Samuel 19:9-10 And all the people throughout the tribes of Israel were arguing, “The king rescued us from the hand of our enemies and delivered us from the hand of the Philistines, but now he has fled the land because of Absalom. / But Absalom, the man we anointed over us, has died in battle. So why do you say nothing about restoring the king?” 2 Samuel 20:1-2 Now a worthless man named Sheba son of Bichri, a Benjamite, happened to be there, and he blew the ram’s horn and shouted: “We have no share in David, no inheritance in Jesse’s son. Every man to his tent, O Israel!” / So all the men of Israel deserted David to follow Sheba son of Bichri. But the men of Judah stayed by their king all the way from the Jordan to Jerusalem. 1 Kings 2:15 “You know that the kingship was mine,” he said. “All Israel expected that I should reign, but the kingship has turned to my brother, for it has come to him from the LORD. 1 Kings 2:22 King Solomon answered his mother, “Why do you request Abishag the Shunammite for Adonijah? Since he is my older brother, you might as well request the kingdom for him and for Abiathar the priest and for Joab son of Zeruiah!” Matthew 1:6 and Jesse the father of David the king. Next: David was the father of Solomon by Uriah’s wife, Matthew 21:9 The crowds that went ahead of Him and those that followed were shouting: “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest!” Luke 1:32-33 He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David, / and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!” Luke 1:69-70 He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of His servant David, / as He spoke through His holy prophets, those of ages past, Luke 3:31 the son of Melea, the son of Menna, the son of Mattatha, the son of Nathan, the son of David, Treasury of Scripture And now, behold, Adonijah reigns; and now, my lord the king, you know it not: Adonijah 1 Kings 1:5,24 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… 2 Samuel 15:10 But Absalom sent spies throughout all the tribes of Israel, saying, As soon as ye hear the sound of the trumpet, then ye shall say, Absalom reigneth in Hebron. thou knowest 1 Kings 1:11,24,27 Wherefore Nathan spake unto Bathsheba the mother of Solomon, saying, Hast thou not heard that Adonijah the son of Haggith doth reign, and David our lord knoweth it not? … Acts 3:17 And now, brethren, I wot that through ignorance ye did it, as did also your rulers. Jump to Previous Adonijah Adoni'jah Although Lord's Reigned Reigneth ReignsJump to Next Adonijah Adoni'jah Although Lord's Reigned Reigneth Reigns1 Kings 1 1. Abishag cherishes David in his extreme age5. Adonijah, David's darling, usurps the kingdom 11. By the council of Nathan 15. Bathsheba moves the king 22. And Nathan seconds her 28. David renews his oath to Bathsheba 32. Solomon, by David's appointment, 38. being anointed king by Zadok and Nathan, the people triumph 41. Jonathan bringing the news, Adonijah's guests fly 50. Adonijah, flying to the horns of the altar, is dismissed by Solomon But now, behold, This phrase indicates a sense of urgency and immediacy. The word "behold" is often used in Scripture to draw attention to something significant or surprising. In the context of 1 Kings 1, the urgency is due to the political and dynastic implications of Adonijah's actions. The transition of power in ancient Israel was a critical moment, often fraught with tension and potential conflict. Adonijah has become king, and you, my lord the king, do not know it. Persons / Places / Events 1. AdonijahThe son of King David who attempts to usurp the throne without his father's knowledge or blessing. His actions set the stage for a significant conflict over the succession of the throne of Israel. 2. King David The aging and ailing king of Israel, unaware of Adonijah's actions. His leadership and decisions are central to the unfolding events. 3. Bathsheba The mother of Solomon, who informs David of Adonijah's actions. Her role is crucial in ensuring Solomon's rightful succession to the throne. 4. Solomon The son of David and Bathsheba, whom God has chosen to succeed David as king. His eventual anointing as king fulfills God's promise and plan. 5. Jerusalem The capital city of Israel, where these events unfold. It is the political and spiritual center of the nation. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in LeadershipDespite human attempts to control outcomes, God's sovereign plan prevails. Adonijah's self-exaltation contrasts with God's choice of Solomon, reminding us to seek God's will in leadership and decision-making. The Importance of Communication and Counsel Bathsheba's approach to David highlights the importance of clear communication and seeking wise counsel. In our lives, we should prioritize open dialogue and seek godly advice in critical situations. The Consequences of Ambition Adonijah's ambition leads to conflict and ultimately his downfall. This serves as a warning against unchecked ambition and the pursuit of power without God's blessing. Faithfulness to God's Promises The account underscores the faithfulness of God to His promises. Just as God ensured Solomon's ascension, we can trust in His promises for our lives.Verse 18. - And now, behold, Adonijah reigneth; and now my Lord the king, thou knowest it not. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew But now,וְעַתָּ֕ה (wə·‘at·tāh) Conjunctive waw | Adverb Strong's 6258: At this time behold, הִנֵּ֥ה (hin·nêh) Interjection Strong's 2009: Lo! behold! Adonijah אֲדֹנִיָּ֖ה (’ă·ḏō·nî·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 138: Adonijah -- 'my Lord is Yahweh', the name of several Israelites has become king, מָלָ֑ךְ (mā·lāḵ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4427: To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel and you, וְעַתָּ֛ה (wə·‘at·tāh) Conjunctive waw | Adverb Strong's 6258: At this time my lord אֲדֹנִ֥י (’ă·ḏō·nî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 113: Sovereign, controller the king, הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king did not לֹ֥א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no know it. יָדָֽעְתָּ׃ (yā·ḏā·‘ə·tā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 3045: To know Links 1 Kings 1:18 NIV1 Kings 1:18 NLT 1 Kings 1:18 ESV 1 Kings 1:18 NASB 1 Kings 1:18 KJV 1 Kings 1:18 BibleApps.com 1 Kings 1:18 Biblia Paralela 1 Kings 1:18 Chinese Bible 1 Kings 1:18 French Bible 1 Kings 1:18 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Kings 1:18 Now behold Adonijah reigns (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) |
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