I Kings 1:13
The Scripture
(13) Go and get thee in unto king David, and say unto him, Didst not thou, my lord, O king, swear unto thine handmaid, saying, Assuredly Solomon thy son shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne? why then doth Adonijah reign?
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
The chapter records the birth of Solomon, son of David, who will become king, and the division of the kingdom between Solomon and Rehoboam. It also introduces the idea that the Israelites will be judged for their sins and that God will provide a wise ruler. The text emphasizes the importance of choosing a godly king to guide the people.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
I Kings 1:11I Kings 1:17I Kings 1:30I Chronicles 22:6I Chronicles 22:7I Chronicles 22:8I Chronicles 22:9I Chronicles 22:10I Chronicles 22:11I Chronicles 22:12I Chronicles 22:13I Kings 1:24
Related verses (shared words)
I Kings 1:17I Kings 1:30I Kings 1:11I Kings 1:51I Kings 1:24Deuteronomy 15:6