As ridiculously awkward as Adonijah’s attempt to take over the throne was, Solomon knew that Adonijah had not acted alone. Who were his partners in crime? Solomon wanted to know. He rightly figured that it must have been Evyatar the High Priest and Joab the military commander. These men had been guests of honor at […]
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1K2-16: Why Scripture Doesn’t Condemn Solomon Here
“‘Now therefore, as Adonai lives, who has established me, put me on the throne of David my father and set up a dynasty for me, as he promised, Adoniyah will certainly be put to death today.’ King Shlomo commissioned B’nayah the son of Y’hoyada, and he struck him down, so that he died.”-1 Kings 2:24-25 […]
1K2-15: Some Problems You Don’t Manage—You Remove
“King Shlomo answered his mother, ‘Why are you asking Avishag the Shunamit for Adoniyah? Ask the kingdom for him too! After all, he’s my older brother! Yes, for him, and for Evyatar the cohen and for Yo’av the son of Tz’ruyah!’”-1 Kings 2:22 We continue with our story of Adonijah’s secret visit to Bathsheba. Recall […]
1K2-14: The Hidden Danger of Wanting What You Can’t Have
Let’s get back to the story of Adonijah’s secret visit to Bathsheba. Recall, he was David’s son through his wife Haggit. Remember, this was the rascal who had thrown a huge party in honor of himself becoming the next king. That ridiculous effort was quickly put to a stop by the Prophet Nathan and Solomon’s […]
1K2-13: When God Removes Your Safety Net
Let’s get our bearings on where we’re at. Solomon is 20 years old. He has just inherited the kingdom from his father, David. David is now “sleeping with his ancestors.” Solomon can no longer go to his father for advice. The situation must have been as overwhelming as it was intimidating. How in the world […]