1 Kings 1:10 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ But Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah, and the mighty men, and Solomon his brother, he called not. ”

1 Kings 1:10 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

But Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah, and (f) the mighty men, and Solomon his brother, he called not. (f) As the Cherethites and Pelethites.
1 Kings 1:10 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Last Days of David and Accession of Solomon. This chapter with the following has many analogies with the court history of David (2 Samuel 11-20). The narrative bears every sign of an authentic acco...
1 Kings 1:10 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

But Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah, and the mighty men, and Solomon his brother, he called not.
1 Kings 1:10 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

But Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah, and the mighty men, and Solomon his brother, he called not. No JFB commentary on this verse.
1 Kings 1:10 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

An Intrigue for the Succession This chapter relates Adonijah's attempt to obtain the succession, its defeat through the agency of Nathan, and the enthronement of Solomon. The history contained in...
1 Kings 1:10 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

AN EASTERN COURT AND HOME 1 Kings 1:1-53 "Pride, fullness of bread, and abundance of idleness." Ezekiel 16:49 A MAN does not choose his own destiny; it is ordained for higher ends than his...
1 Kings 1:10 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

a Self-Seeker's Scheme 1 Kings 1:1-14 Adonijah was the fourth son of David, but probably the oldest of those who survived. He was born after Absalom, and like him was goodly in appearance, ambi...
1 Kings 1:10 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The two Books of Kings appear in the Hebrew Bible as one. Together they practically cover the whole period of kingly rule over the ancient people. The first Book deals mainly with events centering ar...
1 Kings 1:10 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(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 servants: (10) But...
1 Kings 1:10 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

But Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah, and the mighty men, and Solomon his brother, he called not. Did not invite them to this feast; not Nathan, who he might know had prophesied of Solomon's success...
1 Kings 1:10 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

But Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah, and the mighty men, and Solomon his brother, he called not. Ver. 10. But Nathan the prophet. ] These were no whit the worse men for being thus neglected. The w...
1 Kings 1:10 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

The mighty men were not with Adonijah That is, those named 2 Samuel 23 ., and the guards, who had served under David so long, and had done such mighty acts in his reign and under his conduct. Adon...
1 Kings 1:10 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

ADONIJAH EXALTS HIMSELF (vs.1-10) Being 70 years old, David was near to death. He complained of the cold, though well covered with blankets. His servants thought that a young girl, a virgin, wou...
1 Kings 1:10 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Adonijah's Ambition. B. C. 1015. 5 Then Adonijah the son of Haggith exalted himself, s...
1 Kings 1:10 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Because he knew they favoured Solomon his competitor.
1 Kings 1:10 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

SECTION 1. The Last Days Of David (1:1-2:12). The ‘and' with which the book begins is clearly intended to link the book to the earlier books. The writer wanted it to be seen that he was carrying o...
1 Kings 1:10 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES.— 1 Kings 1:5 . Adonijah, son of Haggith —No record of origin or rank of Haggith, therefore probably without any family distinction. Adonijah was David’s fourth so...
1 Kings 1:10 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Kings 1:2 . A young virgin. This raised Abishag to the rank of a betrothed wife. No doubt there were precedents for this conduct, but history is silent on the subject. 1 Kings 1:5 . Then Adon...
1 Kings 1:10 - The Biblical Illustrator

Then Adonijah the son of Haggith exalted himself. Usurpation David is “old and stricken in years.” Round about him there are certain proceedings which are almost always associated with the deat...
1 Kings 1:10 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION THE REVOLT OF ADONIJAH AND THE ACCESSION OF SOLOMON .—The first chapter of this book is occupied with the accession of Solomon and with the circumstances which preced...
1 Kings 1:10 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Adonijah Attempts to Seize the Kingdom
1 Kings 1:10 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Kings 1:19 ; 1 Kings 1:8 ; 2 Samuel 12:1-15
1 Kings 1:10 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Called not — Because he knew they favoured Solomon his competitor.

1 Kings 1:10 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

1 Kings 1:10 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

1 Kings 1:10 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

1 Kings 1:10 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

1 Kings 1:10 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

1 Kings 1:10 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

1 Kings 1:10 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

1 Kings 1:10 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

1 Kings 1:10 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

1 Kings 1:10 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

1 Kings 1:10 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

1 Kings 1:10 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Kings 1:10 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

1 Kings 1:10 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

1 Kings 1:10 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

1 Kings 1:10 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

1 Kings 1:10 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

1 Kings 1:10 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Kings 1:10 - The Biblical Illustrator

1 Kings 1:10 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

1 Kings 1:10 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

1 Kings 1:10 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Kings 1:10 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes