1 Kings Chapter 1

David's Final Days

Old Testament Unknown Verses 1 Kings

Chapter Summary

Adonijah attempts to seize the throne while David is dying

Key Verses

1 Kings 1:5 1 Kings 1:30 1 Kings 1:39

Scripture Content

Now Adonijah the son of Haggith exalted himself, saying, 'I will be king.' And he prepared for himself chariots and horsemen, and fifty men to run before him. But as the Lord lives, who has redeemed my soul out of every adversity, as I swore to you by the Lord, the God of Israel, saying, 'Solomon your son shall reign after me, and he shall sit on my throne in my place,' even so will I do this day.

Themes & Topics

Succession Loyalty God's Promise Royal Authority