1 Kings 1:26
New International Version
But me your servant, and Zadok the priest, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and your servant Solomon he did not invite.

New Living Translation
But he did not invite me or Zadok the priest or Benaiah or your servant Solomon.

English Standard Version
But me, your servant, and Zadok the priest, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and your servant Solomon he has not invited.

Berean Standard Bible
But me your servant he has not invited, nor Zadok the priest, nor Benaiah son of Jehoiada, nor your servant Solomon.

King James Bible
But me, even me thy servant, and Zadok the priest, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and thy servant Solomon, hath he not called.

New King James Version
But he has not invited me—me your servant—nor Zadok the priest, nor Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, nor your servant Solomon.

New American Standard Bible
But me, even me your servant, Zadok the priest, Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and your servant Solomon, he has not invited.

NASB 1995
“But me, even me your servant, and Zadok the priest and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada and your servant Solomon, he has not invited.

NASB 1977
“But me, even me your servant, and Zadok the priest and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada and your servant Solomon, he has not invited.

Legacy Standard Bible
But me, even me your servant, and Zadok the priest and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada and your servant Solomon, he has not invited.

Amplified Bible
But he has not invited me, your servant, nor Zadok the priest, nor Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, nor your servant Solomon.

Christian Standard Bible
But he did not invite me—me, your servant—or the priest Zadok or Benaiah son of Jehoiada or your servant Solomon.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
But he did not invite me—me, your servant—or Zadok the priest or Benaiah son of Jehoiada or your servant Solomon.

American Standard Version
But me, even me thy servant, and Zadok the priest, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and thy servant Solomon, hath he not called.

Contemporary English Version
But he didn't invite me or Zadok the priest or Benaiah or Solomon.

English Revised Version
But me, even me thy servant, and Zadok the priest, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and thy servant Solomon, hath he not called.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
But he didn't invite me or the priest Zadok or Benaiah, who is Jehoiada's son, or your servant Solomon.

Good News Translation
But he did not invite me, sir, or Zadok the priest or Benaiah or Solomon.

International Standard Version
Of course, he never invited me, Zadok the priest, Jehoiada's son Benaiah, nor your servant Solomon.

Majority Standard Bible
But me your servant he has not invited, nor Zadok the priest, nor Benaiah son of Jehoiada, nor your servant Solomon.

NET Bible
But he did not invite me--your servant--or Zadok the priest, or Benaiah son of Jehoiada, or your servant Solomon.

New Heart English Bible
But me, me your servant, and Zadok the priest, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and your servant Solomon, he has not invited.

Webster's Bible Translation
But me, even me thy servant, and Zadok the priest, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and thy servant Solomon, hath he not called.

World English Bible
But he hasn’t called me, even me your servant, Zadok the priest, Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and your servant Solomon.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
But he has not called for me, your servant, and for Zadok the priest, and for Benaiah, son of Jehoiada, and for your servant Solomon;

Young's Literal Translation
'And for me -- me, thy servant, and for Zadok the priest, and for Benaiah, son of Jehoiada, and for Solomon thy servant, he hath not called;

Smith's Literal Translation
And for me, me thy servant, and for Zadok the priest, and for Benaiah son of Jehoida, and for Solomon thy servant, he called not.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But me thy servant, and Sadoc the priest, and Banaias the son of Joiada, and Solomon thy servant he hath not invited.

Catholic Public Domain Version
But he did not summon me, your servant, and Zadok, the priest, and Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada, and Solomon, your lowly servant.

New American Bible
But me, your servant, he did not invite; nor Zadok the priest, nor Benaiah, son of Jehoiada, nor your servant Solomon.

New Revised Standard Version
But he did not invite me, your servant, and the priest Zadok, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and your servant Solomon.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
But me, even me your servant, and Zadok the priest; and Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada; and your servant Solomon he has not invited.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And me, I who am your Servant, and Tsaduq the Priest and Benaia, son of Yawida and Solomon your Servant he has not invited.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
But me, even me thy servant, and Zadok the priest, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and thy servant Solomon hath he not called.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
But he has not invited me thy servant, and Sadoc the priest, and Banaeas the son of Jodae, and Solomon thy servant.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Nathan and Bathsheba Before David
25For today he has gone down and sacrificed an abundance of oxen, fattened calves, and sheep, and has invited all the sons of the king, the commanders of the army, and Abiathar the priest. And behold, they are eating and drinking before him, saying, ‘Long live King Adonijah!’ 26But me your servant he did not invite, nor Zadok the priest, nor Benaiah son of Jehoiada, nor your servant Solomon. 27Has my lord the king let this happen without informing your servant who should sit on the throne after my lord the king?”…

Cross References
1 Samuel 16:11-13
And Samuel asked him, “Are these all the sons you have?” “There is still the youngest,” Jesse replied, “but he is tending the sheep.” “Send for him,” Samuel replied. “For we will not sit down to eat until he arrives.” / So Jesse sent for his youngest son and brought him in. He was ruddy, with beautiful eyes and a handsome appearance. And the LORD said, “Rise and anoint him, for he is the one.” / So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah.

1 Samuel 20:12-17
and Jonathan said, “By the LORD, the God of Israel, I will sound out my father by this time tomorrow or the next day. If he is favorable toward you, will I not send for you and tell you? / But if my father intends to bring evil on you, then may the LORD punish me, and ever so severely, if I do not tell you and send you on your way in safety. May the LORD be with you, just as He has been with my father. / And as long as I live, treat me with the LORD’s loving devotion, that I may not die, ...

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. ...

2 Samuel 15:19-21
Then the king said to Ittai the Gittite, “Why should you also go with us? Go back and stay with the new king, since you are both a foreigner and an exile from your homeland. / In fact, you arrived only yesterday; should I make you wander around with us today while I do not know where I am going? Go back and take your brothers with you. May the LORD show you loving devotion and faithfulness.” / But Ittai answered the king, “As surely as the LORD lives, and as my lord the king lives, wherever my lord the king may be, whether it means life or death, there will your servant be!”

2 Samuel 23:1-5
These are the last words of David: “The oracle of David son of Jesse, the oracle of the man raised on high, the one anointed by the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel: / The Spirit of the LORD spoke through me; His word was on my tongue. / The God of Israel spoke; the Rock of Israel said to me, ‘He who rules the people with justice, who rules in the fear of God, ...

1 Chronicles 11:1-3
Then all Israel came together to David at Hebron and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood. / Even in times past, while Saul was king, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And the LORD your God said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’” / So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where David made a covenant with them before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel, according to the word of the LORD through Samuel.

1 Chronicles 28:5-7
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. / And He said to me, ‘Solomon your son is the one who will build My house and My courts, for I have chosen him as My son, and I will be his Father. / I will establish his kingdom forever, if he resolutely carries out My commandments and ordinances, as is being done this day.’

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. ...

Psalm 89:3-4
You said, “I have made a covenant with My chosen one, I have sworn to David My servant: / ‘I will establish your offspring forever and build up your throne for all generations.’” Selah

Psalm 132:11-12
The LORD swore an oath to David, a promise He will not revoke: “One of your descendants I will place on your throne. / If your sons keep My covenant and the testimony I will teach them, then their sons will also sit on your throne forever and ever.”

Matthew 1:1
This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham:

Matthew 22:41-46
While the Pharisees were assembled, Jesus questioned them: / “What do you think about the Christ? Whose son is He?” “David’s,” they answered. / Jesus said to them, “How then does David in the Spirit call Him ‘Lord’? For he says: ...

Mark 11:9-10
The ones who went ahead and those who followed were shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” / “Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David!” “Hosanna in the highest!”

Luke 1:31-33
Behold, you will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus. / 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 1:68-70
“Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, because He has visited and redeemed His people. / 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,


Treasury of Scripture

But me, even me your servant, and Zadok the priest, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and your servant Solomon, has he not called.

1 Kings 1:8,19
But Zadok the priest, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and Nathan the prophet, and Shimei, and Rei, and the mighty men which belonged to David, were not with Adonijah…

2 Samuel 7:2,12-17
That the king said unto Nathan the prophet, See now, I dwell in an house of cedar, but the ark of God dwelleth within curtains…

2 Samuel 12:25
And he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet; and he called his name Jedidiah, because of the LORD.

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1 Kings 1
1. Abishag cherishes David in his extreme age
5. 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 he did not invite me—me, your servant—
This phrase is spoken by Nathan the prophet, who is addressing Bathsheba, Solomon's mother. The emphasis on "me, your servant" highlights Nathan's loyalty and service to King David. In the Hebrew context, the word for "servant" (עֶבֶד, 'eved) often denotes a position of humility and dedication. Nathan's exclusion from Adonijah's feast is significant, as it underscores the illegitimacy of Adonijah's claim to the throne. Historically, prophets like Nathan held crucial roles as God's messengers, and their exclusion from royal events was a serious oversight, indicating a departure from divine guidance.

nor Zadok the priest
Zadok was a prominent priest during King David's reign, and his exclusion from Adonijah's gathering is telling. The Hebrew root for "priest" (כֹּהֵן, kohen) signifies one who serves in a sacred capacity, mediating between God and the people. Zadok's loyalty to David and Solomon is well-documented, and his absence from Adonijah's circle further delegitimizes Adonijah's actions. Archaeological findings, such as priestly vestments and temple artifacts, provide insight into the high regard and authority priests like Zadok held in ancient Israel.

nor Benaiah son of Jehoiada
Benaiah was a valiant warrior and leader of David's bodyguard. The mention of "son of Jehoiada" connects Benaiah to a lineage of faithful service. In Hebrew, "Benaiah" (בְּנָיָהוּ, Benayah) means "Yahweh has built," reflecting his divinely ordained strength and leadership. Benaiah's exclusion from Adonijah's plot highlights the latter's lack of support from David's most trusted military leaders. Historically, Benaiah's loyalty and military prowess were instrumental in securing Solomon's throne, as recorded in subsequent chapters.

nor your servant Solomon
Solomon, the chosen successor of King David, is notably absent from Adonijah's feast. The term "servant" here (עֶבֶד, 'eved) again emphasizes humility and rightful service, contrasting with Adonijah's self-exaltation. Solomon's exclusion is pivotal, as it underscores the tension between divine appointment and human ambition. Scripturally, Solomon's wisdom and eventual kingship are central themes in the narrative of Israel's monarchy. His absence from Adonijah's gathering foreshadows the divine intervention that would ultimately establish his reign, fulfilling God's promise to David.

Verse 26. - But me, even me [Hebrews I] thy servant [to Nathan this omission was most significant. He seems to say that he had not been called because he had been concerned in the appointment of a successor 2 Samuel 7:13] and Zadok the priest, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and thy servant Solomon [Bahr thinks that "we have in the order of these names a climax, in which Solomon, as the highest personage, is named last"] hath he not called.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
But
וְלִ֣י (wə·lî)
Conjunctive waw | Preposition | first person common singular
Strong's Hebrew

me
אֲנִֽי־ (’ă·nî-)
Pronoun - first person common singular
Strong's 589: I

your servant
עַ֠בְדֶּךָ (‘aḇ·de·ḵā)
Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 5650: Slave, servant

he did not
לֹ֥א (lō)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

invite,
קָרָֽא׃ (qā·rā)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read

nor Zadok
וּלְצָדֹ֨ק (ū·lə·ṣā·ḏōq)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6659: Zadok -- the name of several Israelites

the priest,
הַכֹּהֵ֜ן (hak·kō·hên)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3548: Priest

nor Benaiah
וְלִבְנָיָ֧הוּ (wə·liḇ·nā·yā·hū)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1141: Benaiah -- 'Yah has built up', the name of several Israelites

son
בֶן־ (ḇen-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Jehoiada,
יְהוֹיָדָ֛ע (yə·hō·w·yā·ḏā‘)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3077: Jehoiada -- 'the LORD knows', the name of several Israelites

nor your servant
עַבְדְּךָ֖ (‘aḇ·də·ḵā)
Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 5650: Slave, servant

Solomon.
וְלִשְׁלֹמֹ֥ה (wə·liš·lō·mōh)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8010: Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne


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