1 Kings 1:11“So Nathan spoke to Bathsheba the mother of Solomon, saying, ‘Have you not heard that Adonijah the son of...
EXCLUDED FOR A GOOD REASON
1 Kings 1:10“But he did not invite Nathan the prophet, Benaiah, the mighty men, or Solomon his brother.” We were...
REMAIN LOYAL TO THE END
1 Kings 1:7“Then he conferred with Joab the son of Zeruiah and with Abiathar the priest, and they followed and helped...
A NECESSARY PAIN
1 Kings 1:6“(And his father had not rebuked him at any time by saying, ‘Why have you done so?’ He was also very...
THE CORRUPTION OF SELF-PROMOTION
1 Kings 1:5“Then Adonijah the son of Haggith exalted himself, saying, ‘I will be king’; and he prepared for himself...
BEYOND DESIRE
1 Kings 1:4“The young woman was very lovely; and she cared for the king, and served him; but the king did not know...
LIMITATION OF HUMAN WISDOM
1 Kings 1:2“Therefore his servants said to him, ‘Let a young woman, a virgin, be sought for our lord the king, and let...
BEFORE AGING COMES
1 Kings 1:1“Now King David was old, advanced in years; and they put covers on him, but he could not get warm.” Age....