I Kings 1:5
The Scripture
(5) Then Adonijah the son of Haggith exalted himself, saying, I will be king: and he prepared him chariots and horsemen, and fifty men to run before him.
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
II Samuel 3:4I Chronicles 3:2I Kings 1:11I Kings 2:24Exodus 9:17Proverbs 16:18Proverbs 18:12Luke 14:11Luke 18:14Deuteronomy 17:15Judges 9:2I Chronicles 22:5
Related verses (shared words)
I Kings 10:26II Samuel 15:1II Kings 1:13Ezekiel 48:17I Samuel 8:11II Chronicles 1:14