“‘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 […]

“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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

“Shlomo sat on the throne of David his father; and his rule had become firmly established.” -1 Kings 2:12 Verse 12 makes it clear that Solomon is now the undisputed King of Israel. The Holy Land is about to enter an unprecedented period of peace and calm. But wait. Just when we think everything is […]