1 Kings 1:24
New International Version
Nathan said, “Have you, my lord the king, declared that Adonijah shall be king after you, and that he will sit on your throne?

New Living Translation
Nathan asked, “My lord the king, have you decided that Adonijah will be the next king and that he will sit on your throne?

English Standard Version
And Nathan said, “My lord the king, have you said, ‘Adonijah shall reign after me, and he shall sit on my throne’?

Berean Standard Bible
“My lord the king,” said Nathan, “did you say, ‘Adonijah will reign after me, and he will sit on my throne’?

King James Bible
And Nathan said, My lord, O king, hast thou said, Adonijah shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne?

New King James Version
And Nathan said, “My lord, O king, have you said, ‘Adonijah shall reign after me, and he shall sit on my throne’?

New American Standard Bible
Then Nathan said, “My lord the king, have you yourself said, ‘Adonijah shall be king after me, and he shall sit on my throne’?

NASB 1995
Then Nathan said, “My lord the king, have you said, ‘Adonijah shall be king after me, and he shall sit on my throne ‘?

NASB 1977
Then Nathan said, “My lord the king, have you said, ‘Adonijah shall be king after me, and he shall sit on my throne’?

Legacy Standard Bible
Then Nathan said, “My lord the king, have you said, ‘Adonijah shall be king after me, and he shall sit on my throne’?

Amplified Bible
Then Nathan said, “My lord the king, have you said, ‘Adonijah shall be king after me, and he shall sit on my throne’?

Christian Standard Bible
“My lord the king,” Nathan said, “did you say, ‘Adonijah is to become king after me, and he is the one who is to sit on my throne’?

Holman Christian Standard Bible
My lord the king,” Nathan said, “did you say, ‘Adonijah is to become king after me, and he is the one who is to sit on my throne?

American Standard Version
And Nathan said, My lord, O king, hast thou said, Adonijah shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne?

Contemporary English Version
and said: Your Majesty, did you say that Adonijah would be king?

English Revised Version
And Nathan said, My lord, O king, hast thou said, Adonijah shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne?

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Nathan said, "Your Majesty, you must have said that Adonijah will be king after you and that he will sit on your throne,

Good News Translation
Then he said, "Your Majesty, have you announced that Adonijah would succeed you as king?

International Standard Version
and asked, "Your majesty, did you say 'Adonijah will be king after me and will sit on my throne'?

Majority Standard Bible
?My lord the king,? said Nathan, ?did you say, ?Adonijah will reign after me, and he will sit on my throne??

NET Bible
Nathan said, "My master, O king, did you announce, 'Adonijah will be king after me; he will sit on my throne'?

New Heart English Bible
And Nathan said, "My lord, king, have you said, 'Adonijah shall be king after me, and he shall sit on my throne?'

Webster's Bible Translation
And Nathan said, My lord, O king, hast thou said, Adonijah shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne?

World English Bible
Nathan said, “My lord, King, have you said, ‘Adonijah shall reign after me, and he shall sit on my throne?’
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Nathan says, “My lord, O king, you have said, Adonijah reigns after me, and he sits on my throne;

Young's Literal Translation
And Nathan saith, 'My lord, O king, thou hast said, Adonijah doth reign after me, and he doth sit on my throne;

Smith's Literal Translation
And Nathan will say, My lord the king, saidst thou Adonijah shall reign after me and he shall sit upon my throne?
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Nathan said: My lord O king, hast thou said: Let Adonias reign after me, and let him sit upon my throne?

Catholic Public Domain Version
Nathan said: “My lord the king, did you say, ‘Let Adonijah reign after me, and let him sit upon my throne?’

New American Bible
Then Nathan said: “My lord king, did you say, ‘Adonijah shall be king after me and shall sit upon my throne’?

New Revised Standard Version
Nathan said, “My lord the king, have you said, ‘Adonijah shall succeed me as king, and he shall sit on my throne’?
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Nathan said, My lord, O king, have you said, Adonijah shall reign after me and he shall sit upon my throne?

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Nathan said: “My Lord King, have you said: “Aduniah will reign after me, and he will sit on my throne?”
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Nathan said: 'My lord, O king, hast thou said: Adonijah shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne?

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Nathan said, My lord, O king, didst thou say, Adonias shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne?

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Nathan and Bathsheba Before David
23So the king was told, “Nathan the prophet is here.” And Nathan went in and bowed facedown before the king. 24“My lord the king,” said Nathan, “did you say, ‘Adonijah will reign after me, and he will sit on my throne’? 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!’…

Cross References
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 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 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 2:24
And now, as surely as the LORD lives—the One who established me, who set me on the throne of my father David, and who founded for me a dynasty as He promised—surely Adonijah shall be put to death today!”

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 3:6-7
Solomon replied, “You have shown much loving devotion to Your servant, my father David, because he walked before You in faithfulness, righteousness, and uprightness of heart. And You have maintained this loving devotion by giving him a son to sit on his throne this very day. / And now, O LORD my God, You have made Your servant king in my father David’s place. But I am only a little child, not knowing how to go out or come in.

1 Kings 5:5
So behold, I plan to build a house for the Name of the LORD my God, according to what the LORD said to my father David: ‘I will put your son on your throne in your place, and he will build the house for My Name.’

1 Kings 8:20
Now the LORD has fulfilled the word that He spoke. I have succeeded my father David, and I sit on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised. I have built the house for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel.

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 15:10
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!’”

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
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!”

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 28:5-7
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.’


Treasury of Scripture

And Nathan said, My lord, O king, have you said, Adonijah shall reign after me, and he shall sit on my throne?

hast thou

1 Kings 1:14,18
Behold, while thou yet talkest there with the king, I also will come in after thee, and confirm thy words…

reign

1 Kings 1:5,13,17
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…

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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














“My lord the king,” said Nathan,
Nathan the prophet addresses King David with respect, acknowledging his authority and position. Nathan is a key figure in David's court, known for his role in confronting David about his sin with Bathsheba (2 Samuel 12:1-14). His approach here is diplomatic, reflecting the courtly protocol of addressing a reigning monarch. Nathan's involvement underscores the importance of prophetic voices in guiding Israel's leadership, as seen throughout the Old Testament.

“did you say,
Nathan's question is strategic, designed to clarify David's intentions regarding the succession. This reflects the importance of clear communication in leadership transitions, especially in a monarchy where ambiguity can lead to conflict. The question also implies that Nathan is aware of the political maneuvering by Adonijah and seeks to confirm the king's official stance.

‘Adonijah will reign after me,
Adonijah, David's fourth son, is attempting to claim the throne without David's explicit endorsement. This phrase highlights the tension and potential for division within the royal family. Adonijah's actions parallel those of Absalom, another of David's sons who previously attempted to usurp the throne (2 Samuel 15). The issue of succession is critical, as it affects the stability of the kingdom and the fulfillment of God's promises to David's lineage (2 Samuel 7:12-16).

and he will sit on my throne’?
The throne symbolizes legitimate authority and the continuation of David's dynasty. Nathan's inquiry points to the need for divine guidance in choosing a successor, as seen in the anointing of David himself (1 Samuel 16:1-13). The throne of David is also significant in biblical prophecy, as it is linked to the messianic promise that Jesus Christ, a descendant of David, will ultimately reign (Isaiah 9:7, Luke 1:32-33). Nathan's question thus not only addresses immediate political concerns but also touches on the broader theological implications of God's covenant with David.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Nathan
A prophet during the reign of King David, known for his role in confronting David about his sin with Bathsheba and for supporting Solomon's claim to the throne.

2. King David
The second king of Israel, known for his heart for God, his military conquests, and his complex personal life. At this point, he is elderly and his succession is in question.

3. Adonijah
The fourth son of King David, who attempts to declare himself king without David's approval, leading to a conflict over the rightful heir to the throne.

4. Solomon
The son of David and Bathsheba, whom God has chosen to succeed David as king, though his position is not yet secure at this point in the account.

5. Jerusalem
The capital city of Israel, where these events are taking place, and the center of political and religious life for the Israelites.
Teaching Points
God's Sovereignty in Leadership
God is in control of leadership transitions, and His plans will prevail despite human attempts to alter them.

The Role of Prophets
Prophets like Nathan play a crucial role in guiding and correcting leaders according to God's will.

The Importance of Seeking God's Will
Before making significant decisions, it is vital to seek God's guidance and confirmation, as seen in Nathan's inquiry to David.

The Dangers of Presumption
Adonijah's presumption in declaring himself king without God's or David's endorsement serves as a warning against acting on ambition without divine approval.

Faithfulness in Uncertainty
In times of uncertainty, like the succession crisis, faithfulness to God's promises and commands is essential.(24) Hast thou said.--The question here and in 1Kings 1:27 is, of course, merely intended to draw out denial; but it is singularly true to nature that it does so by the assumption (natural in court language) that nothing of such a kind could be even conceived as done without the king's will. There is something striking in the contrast of the deference of Nathan as a counsellor on state business with the bold superiority of his tone in the discharge of his true prophetic office (as in 2Samuel 7:2-17; 2Samuel 12:1-14).

Verse 24. - And Nathan said, My Lord, O king, hast thou said [the Hebrews has no question, but a strong affirmation: "thou hast said," i.e., "thou must have said (Du hast wohl gesagt." Bahr). Nathan puts it thus forcibly, in order to draw from the king a disclaimer], Adonijah shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne? [Same words as in vers. 13, 17, and possibly designedly so. The coincidence conveys the meaning, "Thou hast sworn Solomon shall reign," etc. "Thou hast said, Adonijah shall reign," etc.]

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
“My lord
אֲדֹנִ֣י (’ă·ḏō·nî)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 113: Sovereign, controller

the king,”
הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4428: A king

said
וַיֹּאמֶר֮ (way·yō·mer)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

Nathan,
נָתָן֒ (nā·ṯān)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5416: Nathan -- the name of a number of Israelites

“did you
אַתָּ֣ה (’at·tāh)
Pronoun - second person masculine singular
Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you

say,
אָמַ֔רְתָּ (’ā·mar·tā)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

‘Adonijah
אֲדֹנִיָּ֖הוּ (’ă·ḏō·nî·yā·hū)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 138: Adonijah -- 'my Lord is Yahweh', the name of several Israelites

will reign
יִמְלֹ֣ךְ (yim·lōḵ)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 4427: To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel

after me,
אַחֲרָ֑י (’a·ḥă·rāy)
Preposition | first person common singular
Strong's 310: The hind or following part

and he
וְה֖וּא (wə·hū)
Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

will sit
יֵשֵׁ֥ב (yê·šêḇ)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry

on
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

my throne’?
כִּסְאִֽי׃ (kis·’î)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 3678: Seat of honor, throne


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