Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version but he did not invite Nathan the prophet or Benaiah or the special guard or his brother Solomon. New Living Translation But he did not invite Nathan the prophet or Benaiah or the king’s bodyguard or his brother Solomon. English Standard Version but he did not invite Nathan the prophet or Benaiah or the mighty men or Solomon his brother. Berean Standard Bible But he did not invite Nathan the prophet, Benaiah, the mighty men, or his brother Solomon. King James Bible But Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah, and the mighty men, and Solomon his brother, he called not. New King James Version But he did not invite Nathan the prophet, Benaiah, the mighty men, or Solomon his brother. New American Standard Bible But he did not invite Nathan the prophet, Benaiah, the mighty men, or his brother Solomon. NASB 1995 But he did not invite Nathan the prophet, Benaiah, the mighty men, and Solomon his brother. NASB 1977 But he did not invite Nathan the prophet, Benaiah, the mighty men, and Solomon his brother. Legacy Standard Bible But he did not invite Nathan the prophet, Benaiah, the mighty men, and Solomon his brother. Amplified Bible But he did not invite Nathan the prophet, Benaiah, the most formidable warriors, or his brother Solomon. Christian Standard Bible but he did not invite the prophet Nathan, Benaiah, the royal guard, or his brother Solomon. Holman Christian Standard Bible but he did not invite Nathan the prophet, Benaiah, the warriors, or his brother Solomon. American Standard Version but Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah, and the mighty men, and Solomon his brother, he called not. Contemporary English Version But he did not invite Nathan, Benaiah, David's bodyguards, or his own brother Solomon. English Revised Version but Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah, and the mighty men, and Solomon his brother, he called not. GOD'S WORD® Translation But he didn't invite the prophet Nathan, Benaiah, the fighting men, or his brother Solomon. Good News Translation but he did not invite his half brother Solomon or Nathan the prophet or Benaiah or the king's bodyguards. International Standard Version but he did not invite Nathan the prophet, Benaiah, David's personal elite forces, or his brother Solomon. NET Bible But he did not invite Nathan the prophet, Benaiah, the elite warriors, or his brother Solomon. New Heart English Bible but he did not invite Nathan the prophet, or Benaiah, or the mighty men, or his brother Solomon. Webster's Bible Translation But Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah, and the mighty men, and Solomon his brother, he called not. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBut he did not invite Nathan the prophet, Benaiah, the mighty men, or his brother Solomon. World English Bible but he didn’t call Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah, and the mighty men, and Solomon his brother. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand he has not called Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah, and the mighty ones, and his brother Solomon. Young's Literal Translation and Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah, and the mighty ones, and Solomon his brother, he hath not called. Smith's Literal Translation And Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah, and the mighty, and Solomon his brother, he called not. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut Nathan the prophet, and Banaias, and all the valiant men, and Solomon his brother, he invited not. Catholic Public Domain Version But he did not summon Nathan, the prophet, and Benaiah, and all the mature men, and Solomon, his brother. New American Bible but he did not invite Nathan the prophet, or Benaiah, or the warriors, or Solomon his brother. New Revised Standard Version but he did not invite the prophet Nathan or Benaiah or the warriors or his brother Solomon. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut he did not invite Nathan the prophet; and Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada; and David's mighty men; and Solomon his brother; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Nathan the Prophet and Benaia, son of Yawida and the mighty men of David and Solomon his brother he did not invite. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917but Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah, and the mighty men, and Solomon his brother, he called not. Brenton Septuagint Translation But Nathan the prophet, and Banaeas, and the mighty men, and Solomon his brother, he did not call. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Adonijah Usurps the Kingdom…9And Adonijah sacrificed sheep, oxen, and fattened calves near the stone of Zoheleth, which is next to En-rogel. He invited all his royal brothers and all the men of Judah who were servants of the king. 10But he did not invite Nathan the prophet, Benaiah, the mighty men, or his brother Solomon. Cross References 1 Chronicles 29:24-25 All the officials and mighty men, as well as all of King David’s sons, pledged their allegiance to King Solomon. / The LORD highly exalted Solomon in the sight of all Israel and bestowed on him royal majesty such as had not been bestowed on any king in Israel before him. 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. 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!” 1 Kings 2:28 When the news reached Joab, who had conspired with Adonijah but not with Absalom, he fled to the tent of the LORD and took hold of the horns of the altar. 1 Kings 2:35 And the king appointed Benaiah son of Jehoiada in Joab’s place over the army, and he appointed Zadok the priest in Abiathar’s place. 1 Kings 2:38-39 “The sentence is fair,” Shimei replied. “Your servant will do as my lord the king has spoken.” And Shimei lived in Jerusalem for a long time. / After three years, however, two of Shimei’s slaves ran away to Achish son of Maacah, king of Gath. And Shimei was told, “Look, your slaves are in Gath.” 1 Kings 2:42-46 the king summoned Shimei and said to him, “Did I not make you swear by the LORD and warn you, ‘On the day you leave and go elsewhere, know for sure that you will die’? And you told me, ‘The sentence is fair; I will comply.’ / So why have you not kept your oath to the LORD and the command that I gave you?” / The king also said, “You know in your heart all the evil that you did to my father David. Therefore the LORD will bring your evil back upon your head. ... 2 Samuel 12:24-25 Then David comforted his wife Bathsheba, and he went to her and lay with her. So she gave birth to a son, and they named him Solomon. Now the LORD loved the child / and sent word through Nathan the prophet to name him Jedidiah because the LORD loved him. 2 Samuel 16:5-8 As King David approached Bahurim, a man from the family of the house of Saul was just coming out. His name was Shimei son of Gera, and as he approached, he kept yelling out curses. / He threw stones at David and at all the servants of the king, though the troops and all the mighty men were on David’s right and left. / And as he yelled curses, Shimei said, “Get out, get out, you worthless man of bloodshed! ... 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 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 23:1 When David was old and full of years, he installed his son Solomon as king over Israel. 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. Matthew 1:6 and Jesse the father of David the king. Next: David was the father of Solomon by Uriah’s wife, Treasury of Scripture But Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah, and the mighty men, and Solomon his brother, he called not. 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 12:1 And the LORD sent Nathan unto David. And he came unto him, and said unto him, There were two men in one city; the one rich, and the other poor. Jump to Previous Benaiah Benai'ah Guard Invite Mighty Nathan Ones Prophet Solomon Special WarJump to Next Benaiah Benai'ah Guard Invite Mighty Nathan Ones Prophet Solomon Special War1 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 he did not invite Nathan the prophet Nathan was a key prophet during the reign of King David, known for his role in confronting David about his sin with Bathsheba (2 Samuel 12:1-15). His absence from Adonijah's gathering indicates a deliberate exclusion of those loyal to David and God's chosen successor, Solomon. Nathan's prophetic authority and influence would have posed a threat to Adonijah's claim to the throne, as Nathan had previously supported Solomon's anointing (1 Kings 1:32-34). Benaiah the mighty men or his brother Solomon Persons / Places / Events 1. AdonijahThe son of King David who attempted to declare himself king without his father's approval. 2. Nathan the Prophet A trusted prophet of God who played a significant role in advising King David and later in supporting Solomon's claim to the throne. 3. Benaiah A loyal warrior and leader of David's mighty men, known for his bravery and loyalty to David and Solomon. 4. David's Mighty Men A group of elite warriors who were fiercely loyal to King David and played a crucial role in his military successes. 5. Solomon The son of David and Bathsheba, chosen by God and David to succeed David as king. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in LeadershipGod chooses leaders according to His divine plan, not human ambition. Adonijah's exclusion of key figures like Nathan and Solomon shows a disregard for God's will. The Importance of Godly Counsel Nathan's absence from Adonijah's gathering highlights the importance of seeking and including godly counsel in decision-making. Loyalty and Integrity Benaiah and the mighty men's loyalty to David and Solomon exemplifies the importance of integrity and faithfulness in supporting God's chosen leaders. The Consequences of Self-Promotion Adonijah's attempt to seize the throne without divine approval serves as a warning against self-promotion and pride. Trust in God's Timing Solomon's eventual rise to the throne demonstrates the importance of trusting in God's timing and plan, even when circumstances seem uncertain. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Kings 1:10?2. Why was Solomon not invited to Adonijah's feast in 1 Kings 1:10? 3. How does Adonijah's actions reflect a lack of submission to God's will? 4. What can we learn about leadership from Adonijah's exclusion of key figures? 5. How does 1 Kings 1:10 connect to God's promise to David about Solomon? 6. How should we respond when others attempt to undermine God's plans for us? 7. Why was Nathan the prophet not invited to Adonijah's feast in 1 Kings 1:10? 8. What does Adonijah's exclusion of key figures reveal about his intentions in 1 Kings 1:10? 9. How does 1 Kings 1:10 reflect the political dynamics of King David's court? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 1? 11. In 1 Kings 10:14, how plausible is Solomon receiving 666 talents of gold in one year, and does any archeological data support such immense wealth? 12. Why does Solomon's succession in 1 Kings 1:28-40 ignore the usual primogeniture, given the elder sons who remained alive? 13. If historically attributed to King Solomon, how does Song of Solomon 4 mesh with the accounts of his many wives and concubines in other biblical texts (e.g., 1 Kings 11:3)? 14. (Song of Solomon 6:8) How can sixty queens and eighty concubines align with Solomon's reputed 700 wives and 300 concubines (1 Kings 11:3)? What Does 1 Kings 1:10 Mean ButThe opening word signals a sharp contrast to the previous verses describing Adonijah’s lavish inauguration feast (1 Kings 1:9). Scripture is literally pointing out that something crucial is missing amid all the celebration. The “but” reminds us how often human schemes run contrary to God’s plan—just as Proverbs 19:21 declares, “Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the Lord will prevail.” he did not invite Nathan the prophet Nathan had been God’s faithful spokesman to David (2 Samuel 12:1-14). Adonijah’s snub is intentional. By excluding the prophet, he is refusing divine accountability, repeating the folly of King Saul, who brushed aside Samuel’s counsel (1 Samuel 15:24-26). When leaders silence God’s voice, they place themselves outside His blessing. Benaiah Benaiah son of Jehoiada, commander of David’s bodyguard (2 Samuel 23:20-23), was fiercely loyal to the throne’s rightful line. Leaving him off the guest list is strategic: Adonijah knows Benaiah will defend God-ordained succession. Later, Solomon promotes Benaiah to lead the army in place of Joab (1 Kings 2:35), proving this warrior’s unwavering fidelity. the mighty men These are David’s elite soldiers, men like Eleazar and Shammah (1 Chronicles 11:10-12). They had stood with David through every hardship, so Adonijah must keep them away lest they rally behind Solomon. The omission underscores how illegitimate power grabs avoid those who value covenant loyalty over political expediency. or his brother Solomon. Solomon is the God-designated heir (1 Chronicles 22:9-10). Excluding him exposes Adonijah’s true aim: seize the crown without confrontation. It mirrors the hostility Cain showed Abel when he perceived God’s favor on his brother (Genesis 4:5-8). Yet God’s sovereign choice cannot be thwarted; Solomon will sit on the throne by day’s end (1 Kings 1:32-40). summary Every name left off Adonijah’s guest list spotlights hearts aligned with God’s revealed will. By shutting them out, Adonijah isolates himself from prophetic truth, loyal counsel, proven valor, and the rightful heir. 1 Kings 1:10 therefore warns that any plan built on exclusion of God’s chosen servants is doomed, while His purposes stand firm for those who honor His word and order. Verse 10. - But Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah, and the mighty men, and Solomon his brother, he called not. [It is clear from this verse that Adonijah perfectly understood that he had in Solomon a rival. The intentions and promises (ver. 13) of his father can hardly have been unknown to him. The name "Jedidiah, too, bestowed upon Solomon by Nathan (2 Samuel 12:25), taken in connexion with the prophecy of Nathan (ibid. 2 Samuel 7:12; cf. 1 Chronicles 22:9, 10), must have proved to him that Solomon was marked out for David's successor. He seems to have been well aware also who were Solomon's supporters. To some of them he may have made indirect overtures. The historian having recorded Adonijah's preparations for a coup d'etat, now relates the manner in which the plot was frustrated. The prophet, who had been the guardian and preceptor of Solomon's youth, and who knew the Divine will respecting the succession (1 Chronicles 22:9, 10), takes prompt and energetic measures to defeat the conspiracy.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Butוְֽאֶת־ (wə·’eṯ-) Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case 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 Nathan נָתָן֩ (nā·ṯān) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5416: Nathan -- the name of a number of Israelites the prophet, הַנָּבִ֨יא (han·nā·ḇî) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5030: A spokesman, speaker, prophet Benaiah, וּבְנָיָ֜הוּ (ū·ḇə·nā·yā·hū) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1141: Benaiah -- 'Yah has built up', the name of several Israelites the mighty men, הַגִּבּוֹרִ֛ים (hag·gib·bō·w·rîm) Article | Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 1368: Powerful, warrior, tyrant or his brother אָחִ֖יו (’ā·ḥîw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 251: A brother, ) Solomon. שְׁלֹמֹ֥ה (šə·lō·mōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8010: Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne Links 1 Kings 1:10 NIV1 Kings 1:10 NLT 1 Kings 1:10 ESV 1 Kings 1:10 NASB 1 Kings 1:10 KJV 1 Kings 1:10 BibleApps.com 1 Kings 1:10 Biblia Paralela 1 Kings 1:10 Chinese Bible 1 Kings 1:10 French Bible 1 Kings 1:10 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Kings 1:10 But Nathan the prophet and Benaiah (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) |
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