1 Kings 1:18
And now, behold, Adonijah reigneth; and now, my lord the king, thou knowest it not:
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
And now, behold, Adonijah reigneth,.... Has set up himself as king, and is by some saluted as such; but lest it should be thought by David that she suggested by this that he was guilty of the breach…
We have here the effectual endeavours that were used by Nathan and Bathsheba to obtain from David a ratification of Solomon's succession, for the crushing of Adonijah's usurpation. 1. David himself…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
Adonijah reigneth i.e. Is being set up for king, and will be accepted, unless some word from David go forth to prevent it. With the commander-in-chief, and the highpriest Abiathar on his side…
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