Bible Commentary

And Adonijah slew sheep and oxen and fat cattle by the stone of Zoheleth, which [is] by En-rogel, and called all his brethren the king’s sons, and all the men of Judah the king’s servants: 9. Adonijah slew &c.] The verb is that which is constantly used for sacrificing. And here there was no doubt … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 1:9”

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. 8. But Zadok the priest ] He was the son of Ahitub, and descended from Eleazar, the son of Aaron. He joined David after the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 1:8”

And he conferred with Joab the son of Zeruiah, and with Abiathar the priest: and they following Adonijah helped [him]. 7. Joab the son of Zeruiah ] Zeruiah was David’s sister, and Joab the eldest of her three sons, and a man of much authority and influence during David’s reign. He became captain of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 1:7”

And his father had not displeased him at any time in saying, Why hast thou done so? and he also [was a] very goodly [man]; and [his mother] bore him after Absalom. 6. had not displeased him at any time ] Had never administered a rebuke whatever wrong act he might have done. We may … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 1:6”

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. 5 10. Adonijah attempts to make himself king (Not in Chronicles) 5. Adonijah, the son of Haggith ] He seems now to have been the eldest of David’s … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 1:5”

And the damsel [was] very fair, and cherished the king, and ministered to him: but the king knew her not. 4. cherished the king ] Being always at hand to perform, as his nurse, such duties as the weak condition of king David needed. knew her not ] These words seem added to explain how … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 1:4”

So they sought for a fair damsel throughout all the coasts of Israel, and found Abishag a Shunammite, and brought her to the king. 3. a fair damsel ] Such as might be fitted to be one of the royal wives. A similar direction is given when Vashti has been deposed, and a new queen … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 1:3”

Wherefore his servants said unto him, Let there be sought for my lord the king a young virgin: and let her stand before the king, and let her cherish him, and let her lie in thy bosom, that my lord the king may get heat. 2. his servants ] The word, though primarily applied to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 1:2”

Now king David was old [and] stricken in years; and they covered him with clothes, but he got no heat. THE FIRST BOOK OF THE KINGS, commonly called, THE THIRD BOOK OF THE KINGS Ch. 1Ki 1:1-4. David’s Feeble Age (Not in Chronicles) 1. Now ] The Hebrew has only the conjunction usually rendered And. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 1:1”

And David built there an altar unto the LORD, and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings. So the LORD was entreated for the land, and the plague was stayed from Israel. 25. burnt offerings and peace offerings ] The Sept. adds; “And Solomon added to the altar afterwards, for it was small at the first:” … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 24:25”