And Solomon replied, "If he is a man of character, not a single hair of his will fall to the ground. But if evil is found in him, he will die." And Solomon replied,Solomon answered Adonijah’s plea for mercy after Adonijah had seized the horns of the altar, fearing judgment for his attempt to claim David’s throne. The newly crowned king showed restraint rather than immediate vengeance. 1Ki 3:28 When all Israel heard of the judgment the king had given,…
Pro 16:23 The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth…
Pro 25:11 A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold…
“If he is a man of character, Adonijah’s future depended on whether he would live loyally under Solomon’s God-given rule. Integrity would be demonstrated by humility, submission, and the abandonment of every further claim to the throne. Psa 15:2 He who walks with integrity and practices righteousness…
Pro 10:9 He who walks in integrity walks securely,…
Job 1:1 There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job…
not a single hair of his will fall to the ground. Solomon promised Adonijah complete protection from punishment if his conduct proved faithful. The king’s mercy reflected God’s readiness to spare those who turn from rebellion and walk uprightly. 1Sa 14:45 But the people said to Saul, “Must Jonathan die—…
Luk 21:18 Yet not even a hair of your head will perish.
Act 27:34 So for your own preservation, I urge you to eat…
But if evil is found in him, Any renewed conspiracy, treason, or attempt to undermine Solomon’s reign would reveal that Adonijah’s submission was not genuine. God judges outward actions and the intentions that produce them. 2Sa 14:32 “Look,” said Absalom, “I sent for you and said, ‘Come here. I want to send you to the king to ask:…
Deu 17:2-5 If a man or woman among you in one of the towns…
Deu 19:19-21 you must do to him as he intended to do…
he will die.” Rebellion against the Lord’s appointed king was a serious offense in Israel and could bring the death penalty. Solomon’s judgment anticipated Adonijah’s later return to political intrigue, when his request for Abishag exposed an ongoing desire for royal authority. Ezk 18:4 Behold, every soul belongs to Me; both father and son…
Pro 11:19 Genuine righteousness leads to life, but the pursuit…
Rom 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God…
Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonThe son of King David and Bathsheba, Solomon is the newly anointed king of Israel. Known for his wisdom, Solomon's reign marks a period of peace and prosperity for Israel. 2. AdonijahThe son of King David who attempted to usurp the throne from Solomon. His actions set the stage for the events in this passage. 3. DavidThe aging king of Israel, father of Solomon and Adonijah. His decision to appoint Solomon as his successor is central to the account. 4. JerusalemThe capital city of Israel and the location of the royal palace where these events unfold. 5. The Throne of IsraelRepresents the divinely appointed leadership over God's chosen people, a central theme in the account of 1 Kings. Teaching Points Integrity as a SafeguardSolomon's response emphasizes the importance of integrity. In our lives, maintaining integrity can protect us from harm and ensure God's favor. Discernment in LeadershipSolomon's decision reflects the need for discernment in leadership. As Christians, we are called to seek God's wisdom in making decisions that affect others. Consequences of EvilThe passage warns of the consequences of evil actions. It serves as a reminder that sin leads to death, both spiritually and sometimes physically. God's Sovereignty in LeadershipThe account underscores God's sovereignty in appointing leaders. Trusting in God's plan for leadership in our lives and communities is crucial. Forgiveness and JusticeSolomon's willingness to spare Adonijah if he proves to be righteous shows a balance between justice and mercy, a principle we should apply in our relationships. Bible Study Questions 1. How does Solomon's response to Adonijah reflect the biblical principle of integrity, and how can we apply this in our daily lives? 2. In what ways does Solomon's discernment in this passage guide us in making wise decisions, especially in leadership roles? 3. How does the concept of divine sovereignty in leadership, as seen in Solomon's anointing, influence our understanding of God's role in appointing leaders today? 4. What are the consequences of evil actions as demonstrated in this passage, and how do they align with the broader biblical account on sin and its repercussions? 5. How can we balance justice and mercy in our interactions with others, following Solomon's example in dealing with Adonijah? Connections to Other Scriptures 1 Samuel 16The anointing of David as king by Samuel, which parallels Solomon's anointing and highlights the theme of divine choice in leadership. Proverbs 2:7-8Solomon's own writings on integrity and wisdom, reflecting the values he upholds in his response to Adonijah. Matthew 10:30Jesus' teaching on God's intimate knowledge of us, echoing the phrase "not a hair of his head will fall." People Abiathar, Abishag, Absalom, Adonijah, Bathsheba, Benaiah, Cherethites, David, Haggith, Jehoiada, Joab, Jonathan, Kerethites, Nathan, Pelethites, Rei, Shimei, Solomon, Zadok, ZeruiahPlaces En-rogel, Gihon, Jerusalem, Serpent's StoneTopics Becometh, Death, Die, Died, Evil, Faith, Fall, Ground, Hair, Hairs, Prove, Replied, Shows, Solomon, Touched, Virtuous, Wickedness, Worthy, WrongdoingDictionary of Bible Themes 1 Kings 1:52 5157 head 1 Kings 1:5-53 5087 David, reign of Library David Appointing Solomon
'Then king David answered and said, Call me Bath-sheba. And she came into the king's presence, and stood before the king. 29. And the king sware, and said, As the Lord liveth, that hath redeemed my soul out of all distress, 30. Even as I sware unto thee by the Lord God of Israel, saying, Assuredly Solomon thy son shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne in my stead; even so will I certainly do this day. 31. Then Bath-sheba bowed with her face to the earth, and did reverence to the king, …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy ScriptureGihon, the Same with the Fountain of Siloam.
I. In 1 Kings 1:33,38, that which is, in the Hebrew, "Bring ye Solomon to Gihon: and they brought him to Gihon"; is rendered by the Chaldee, "Bring ye him to Siloam: and they brought him to Siloam." Where Kimchi thus; "Gihon is Siloam, and it is called by a double name. And David commanded, that they should anoint Solomon at Gihon for a good omen, to wit, that, as the waters of the fountain are everlasting, so might his kingdom be." So also the Jerusalem writers; "They do not anoint the king, but …
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica Adonijah
BY REV. ALFRED ROWLAND, D.D., LL.B. It is notorious that the sons of devout men sometimes prove a curse to their parents, and bring dishonour on the cause of God. When Eve rejoiced over her first-born, she little suspected that passions were sleeping within him which would impel him to slay his own brother; and the experience of the first mother has been repeated, though in different forms, in all lands and in all ages. Isaac's heart was rent by the deceit of Jacob, and by the self-will of Esau. …
George Milligan—Men of the Bible; Some Lesser-Known Whether Prayer Should be Vocal?
Objection 1: It would seem that prayer ought not to be vocal. As stated above [3025](A[4]), prayer is addressed chiefly to God. Now God knows the language of the heart. Therefore it is useless to employ vocal prayer. Objection 2: Further, prayer should lift man's mind to God, as stated above (A[1], ad 2). But words, like other sensible objects, prevent man from ascending to God by contemplation. Therefore we should not use words in our prayers. Objection 3: Further, prayer should be offered to God …
Saint Thomas Aquinas—Summa Theologica The Reign of David.
2 Sam.; 1 Chron. Chs. 11-29; 1 K 1:1-2:11. His Reign over Judah. The reign of David is divided into two parts. The first part was over Judah, with the capitol at Hebron, and lasted seven and one-half years. During this period Ishbosheth, son of Saul, reigned over Israel in the North. It is probable that both of these kings were regarded as vassals of the Philistines and paid tribute. On account of rival leaders, there was constant warfare between these two rival kings. The kingdom of Judah, however, …
Josiah Blake Tidwell—The Bible Period by Period The Fact of the Redeemer's Return was Typified in the Lives of Joseph and Solomon.
In the Old Testament there are numerous references to the Second Coming of Christ, references both direct and typical, but in every instance it was His return to the earth which was in view. The secret coming of Christ into the air, to catch up the saints to Himself, was an event quite unknown to the Old Testament prophets, an event kept secret until revealed by God to the apostle Paul who, when writing to the Corinthians upon this particular aspect of our subject, said, "Behold, I show you a mystery …
Arthur W. Pink—The Redeemer's Return Of Justification by Faith. Both the Name and the Reality Defined.
Sections. 1. Connection between the doctrine of Justification and that of Regeneration. The knowledge of this doctrine very necessary for two reasons. 2. For the purpose of facilitating the exposition of it, the terms are explained. 1. What it is to be justified in the sight of God. 2. To be justified by works. 3. To be justified by faith. Definition. 3. Various meanings of the term Justification. 1. To give praise to God and truth. 2. To make a vain display of righteousness. 3. To impute righteousness …
John Calvin—The Institutes of the Christian Religion Prov. 22:06 the Duties of Parents
"Train up a child in the way he should go; and when he is old, he will not depart from it."--Prov. 22:6. I SUPPOSE that most professing Christians are acquainted with the text at the head of this page. The sound of it is probably familiar to your ears, like an old tune. It is likely you have heard it, or read it, talked of it, or quoted it, many a time. Is it not so? But, after all, how little is the substance of this text regarded! The doctrine it contains appears scarcely known, the duty it puts …
John Charles Ryle—The Upper Room: Being a Few Truths for the Times Tit. 2:06 Thoughts for Young Men
WHEN St. Paul wrote his Epistle to Titus about his duty as a minister, he mentioned young men as a class requiring peculiar attention. After speaking of aged men and aged women, and young women, he adds this pithy advice, "Young men likewise exhort to be sober-minded" (Tit. 2:6). I am going to follow the Apostle's advice. I propose to offer a few words of friendly exhortation to young men. I am growing old myself, but there are few things I remember so well as the days of my youth. I have a most …
John Charles Ryle—The Upper Room: Being a Few Truths for the Times Christ a Complete Saviour:
OR, THE INTERCESSION OF CHRIST, AND WHO ARE PRIVILEGED IN IT. BY JOHN BUNYAN Advertisement by the Editor. However strange it may appear, it is a solemn fact, that the heart of man, unless prepared by a sense of the exceeding sinfulness of sin, rejects Christ as a complete Saviour. The pride of human nature will not suffer it to fall, as helpless and utterly undone, into the arms of Divine mercy. Man prefers a partial Saviour; one who had done so much, that, with the sinner's aid, the work might be …
John Bunyan—The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3 Kings
The book[1] of Kings is strikingly unlike any modern historical narrative. Its comparative brevity, its curious perspective, and-with some brilliant exceptions--its relative monotony, are obvious to the most cursory perusal, and to understand these things is, in large measure, to understand the book. It covers a period of no less than four centuries. Beginning with the death of David and the accession of Solomon (1 Kings i., ii.) it traverses his reign with considerable fulness (1 Kings iii.-xi.), …
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