Verse 24

All the officials, the mighty men, and all of King David’s sons pledged their allegiance to King Solomon.

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  • Gen 24:2 : 2 Abraham said to his servant, the eldest in his household who managed all he owned, "Please, place your hand under my thigh.
  • Gen 47:29 : 29 When the time of Israel’s death drew near, he called for his son Joseph and said to him, 'If I have found favor in your eyes, put your hand under my thigh and promise to show me steadfast love and faithfulness. Do not bury me in Egypt.'
  • 1 Kgs 1:50-53 : 50 But Adonijah, fearing Solomon, went and took hold of the horns of the altar. 51 It was reported to Solomon, "Adonijah is afraid of King Solomon and has taken hold of the horns of the altar, saying, 'Let King Solomon swear to me today that he will not put his servant to death by the sword.'" 52 Solomon replied, "If he proves himself to be a man of integrity, not a single hair of his head will fall to the ground. But if evil is found in him, he will die." 53 So King Solomon sent men, and they brought Adonijah down from the altar. He came and bowed to King Solomon, who said to him, "Go to your home."
  • 1 Kgs 2:24-25 : 24 'And now, as surely as the LORD lives—the one who has established me, seated me on the throne of my father David, and made me a dynasty as He promised—Adonijah shall be put to death today!' 25 Then King Solomon sent Benaiah son of Jehoiada, who struck down Adonijah, and he died.
  • 1 Chr 2:3-9 : 3 The sons of Judah were Er, Onan, and Shelah. These three were born to him by Bath-shua, the Canaanite. However, Er, Judah’s firstborn, was evil in the sight of the LORD, and He put him to death. 4 Tamar, Judah’s daughter-in-law, gave birth to Perez and Zerah. The total number of Judah’s sons was five. 5 The sons of Perez were Hezron and Hamul. 6 The sons of Zerah were Zimri, Ethan, Heman, Calcol, and Dara—five in all. 7 The son of Carmi was Achar (the troubler of Israel), who was unfaithful by violating the devoted things. 8 The son of Ethan was Azariah. 9 The sons of Hezron, who were born to him, were Jerahmeel, Ram, and Chelubai.
  • 1 Chr 22:17 : 17 Then David commanded all the leaders of Israel to help his son Solomon.
  • 1 Chr 28:21 : 21 The divisions of the priests and Levites are ready for all the service of the temple of God, and every willing volunteer skilled in any craft will assist you in all the work. The officials and all the people will be at your command.
  • 2 Chr 30:8 : 8 Now do not harden your necks as your ancestors did. Submit to the LORD; come to His sanctuary, which He has consecrated forever. Serve the LORD your God so that His fierce anger will turn away from you.
  • Ezek 17:18 : 18 He despised the oath by breaking the covenant. Though he gave his hand in pledge, he did all these things. He will not escape!