1 Kings 1:8-10
Jubilee Bible 2000
8 But Zadok the priest, and Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada, and Nathan, the prophet, and Shimei and Rei and the mighty men of David did not follow Adonijah.
9 And Adonijah slew sheep and oxen and fat cattle by the stone of Zoheleth, which is by Enrogel, and called all his brethren, the king’s sons, and all the men of Judah, the king’s slaves;
10 but he did not invite Nathan, the prophet, nor Benaiah nor the mighty men nor Solomon his brother.
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1 Kings 1:8-10
New Catholic Bible
8 But Zadok the priest, Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada, Nathan the prophet, and Shimei and Rei, David’s brave warriors, did not side with Adonijah.
9 [a]Adonijah sacrificed some sheep, oxen, and fatted calves at the stone of Zoheleth in En-rogel. He invited all of his brethren, the king’s sons, and all of the men of Judah, the king’s servants, 10 but he did not invite Nathan the prophet, Benaiah, the king’s brave men, or Solomon, his brother.
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- 1 Kings 1:9 Adonijah was not the true successor to King David. It was Solomon who was chosen by God and having animal sacrifice would not legitimize his rule.
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