1 Kings 1:6
(Now his father had never corrected him by saying,“Why do you do such things?” He was also very handsome and had been born right after Absalom.)
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- 2 Sam 3:3-4 : 3 His second son was Kileab, born to Abigail the widow of Nabal the Carmelite. His third son was Absalom, the son of Maacah daughter of King Talmai of Geshur. 4 His fourth son was Adonijah, the son of Haggith. His fifth son was Shephatiah, the son of Abital.
- 1 Chr 3:2 : 2 the third was Absalom whose mother was Maacah, daughter of King Talmai of Geshur;the fourth was Adonijah, whose mother was Haggith;
- Prov 22:15 : 15 Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline will drive it far from him.
- Prov 23:13-14 : 13 Do not withhold discipline from a child; even if you strike him with the rod, he will not die. 14 If you strike him with the rod, you will deliver him from death.
- Prov 29:15 : 15 A rod and reproof impart wisdom, but a child who is unrestrained brings shame to his mother.
- Heb 12:5-6 : 5 And have you forgotten the exhortation addressed to you as sons?“My son, do not scorn the Lord’s discipline or give up when he corrects you. 6 “For the Lord disciplines the one he loves and chastises every son he accepts.”
- 2 Sam 14:25 : 25 Now in all Israel everyone acknowledged that there was no man as handsome as Absalom. From the soles of his feet to the top of his head he was perfect in appearance.
- 1 Sam 3:13 : 13 You should tell him that I am about to judge his house forever because of the sin that he knew about. For his sons were cursing God, and he did not rebuke them.
- 1 Sam 9:2 : 2 He had a son named Saul, a handsome young man. There was no one among the Israelites more handsome than he was; he stood head and shoulders above all the people.
- 1 Sam 10:23 : 23 So they ran and brought him from there. When he took his position among the people, he stood head and shoulders above them all.
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- 1 Kgs 1:4-52 verses76%
4The young woman was very beautiful; she became the king’s nurse and served him, but the king was not intimate with her.
5Now Adonijah, son of David and Haggith, was promoting himself, boasting,“I will be king!” He managed to acquire chariots and horsemen, as well as fifty men to serve as his royal guard.
- 1 Kgs 1:7-137 verses75%
7He collaborated with Joab son of Zeruiah and with Abiathar the priest, and they supported him.
8But Zadok the priest, Benaiah son of Jehoiada, Nathan the prophet, Shimei, Rei, and David’s elite warriors did not ally themselves with Adonijah.
9Adonijah sacrificed sheep, cattle, and fattened steers at the Stone of Zoheleth near En Rogel. He invited all his brothers, the king’s sons, as well as all the men of Judah, the king’s servants.
10But he did not invite Nathan the prophet, Benaiah, the elite warriors, or his brother Solomon.
11Nathan said to Bathsheba, Solomon’s mother,“Has it been reported to you that Haggith’s son Adonijah has become king behind our master David’s back?
12Now let me give you some advice as to how you can save your life and your son Solomon’s life.
13Visit King David and say to him,‘My master, O king, did you not solemnly promise your servant,“Surely your son Solomon will be king after me; he will sit on my throne”? So why has Adonijah become king?’
- 1 Kgs 2:21-222 verses75%
21She said,“Allow Abishag the Shunammite to be given to your brother Adonijah as a wife.”
22King Solomon answered his mother,“Why just request Abishag the Shunammite for him? Since he is my older brother, you should also request the kingdom for him, for Abiathar the priest, and for Joab son of Zeruiah!”
- 1 Chr 3:1-22 verses75%
1David’s Descendants These were the sons of David who were born to him in Hebron: The firstborn was Amnon, whose mother was Ahinoam from Jezreel; the second was Daniel, whose mother was Abigail from Carmel;
2the third was Absalom whose mother was Maacah, daughter of King Talmai of Geshur;the fourth was Adonijah, whose mother was Haggith;
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25Now in all Israel everyone acknowledged that there was no man as handsome as Absalom. From the soles of his feet to the top of his head he was perfect in appearance.
- 1 Kgs 1:24-274 verses72%
24Nathan said,“My master, O king, did you announce,‘Adonijah will be king after me; he will sit on my throne’?
25For today he has gone down and sacrificed many cattle, steers, and sheep and has invited all the king’s sons, the army commanders, and Abiathar the priest. At this moment they are having a feast in his presence, and they have declared,‘Long live King Adonijah!’
26But he did not invite me– your servant– or Zadok the priest, or Benaiah son of Jehoiada, or your servant Solomon.
27Has my master the king authorized this without informing your servants who should succeed my master the king on his throne?”
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2Now sons were born to David in Hebron. His firstborn was Amnon, born to Ahinoam the Jezreelite.
- 1 Kgs 15:2-32 verses72%
2He ruled for three years in Jerusalem. His mother was Maacah, the daughter of Abishalom.
3He followed all the sinful practices of his father before him. He was not wholeheartedly devoted to the LORD his God, as his ancestor David had been.
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13Haggith’s son Adonijah visited Bathsheba, Solomon’s mother. She asked,“Do you come in peace?” He answered,“Yes.”
- 1 Kgs 1:18-192 verses72%
18But now, look, Adonijah has become king! But you, my master the king, are not even aware of it!
19He has sacrificed many cattle, steers, and sheep and has invited all the king’s sons, Abiathar the priest, and Joab, the commander of the army, but he has not invited your servant Solomon.
- 2 Sam 13:25-262 verses71%
25But the king said to Absalom,“No, my son. We shouldn’t all go. We shouldn’t burden you in that way.” Though Absalom pressed him, the king was not willing to go. Instead, David blessed him.
26Then Absalom said,“If you will not go, then let my brother Amnon go with us.” The king replied to him,“Why should he go with you?”
- 2 Sam 17:24-252 verses71%
24Meanwhile David had gone to Mahanaim, while Absalom and all the men of Israel had crossed the Jordan River.
25Absalom had made Amasa general in command of the army in place of Joab.(Now Amasa was the son of an Israelite man named Jether, who had married Abigail the daughter of Nahash and sister of Zeruiah, Joab’s mother.)
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4His fourth son was Adonijah, the son of Haggith. His fifth son was Shephatiah, the son of Abital.
- 2 Sam 14:27-282 verses71%
27Absalom had three sons and one daughter, whose name was Tamar. She was a very attractive woman.
28Absalom lived in Jerusalem for two years without seeing the king’s face.
- 2 Sam 13:36-372 verses70%
36Just as he finished speaking, the king’s sons arrived, wailing and weeping. The king and all his servants wept loudly as well.
37But Absalom fled and went to King Talmai son of Ammihud of Geshur. And David grieved over his son every day.
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1David Permits Absalom to Return to Jerusalem Now Joab son of Zeruiah realized that the king longed to see Absalom.
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18Prior to this Absalom had set up a monument and dedicated it to himself in the King’s Valley, reasoning“I have no son who will carry on my name.” He named the monument after himself, and to this day it is known as Absalom’s Memorial.
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39The king longed to go to Absalom, for he had since been consoled over the death of Amnon.
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32Jonadab, the son of David’s brother Shimeah, said,“My lord should not say,‘They have killed all the young men who are the king’s sons.’ For only Amnon is dead. This is what Absalom has talked about from the day that Amnon humiliated his sister Tamar.
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4The king covered his face and cried out loudly,“My son, Absalom! Absalom, my son, my son!”
- 1 Kgs 1:42-432 verses70%
42As he was still speaking, Jonathan son of Abiathar the priest arrived. Adonijah said,“Come in, for an important man like you must be bringing good news.”
43Jonathan replied to Adonijah:“No! Our master King David has made Solomon king.
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1The Rape of Tamar Now David’s son Absalom had a beautiful sister named Tamar. In the course of time David’s son Amnon fell madly in love with her.
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3Absalom would then say to him,“Look, your claims are legitimate and appropriate. But there is no representative of the king who will listen to you.”
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1Absalom Leads an Insurrection against David Some time later Absalom managed to acquire a chariot and horses, as well as fifty men to serve as his royal guard.
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6and Jesse the father of David the king.David was the father of Solomon(by the wife of Uriah),
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1(19:2) Joab was told,“The king is weeping and mourning over Absalom.”
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32Absalom said to Joab,“Look, I sent a message to you saying,‘Come here so that I can send you to the king with this message:“Why have I come from Geshur? It would be better for me if I were still there.”’ Let me now see the face of the king. If I am at fault, let him put me to death!”
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19So Bathsheba visited King Solomon to speak to him on Adonijah’s behalf. The king got up to greet her, bowed to her, and then sat on his throne. He ordered a throne to be brought for the king’s mother, and she sat at his right hand.
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33(19:1) The king then became very upset. He went up to the upper room over the gate and wept. As he went he said,“My son, Absalom! My son, my son, Absalom! If only I could have died in your place! Absalom, my son, my son!”
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24So David comforted his wife Bathsheba. He came to her and went to bed with her. Later she gave birth to a son, and David named him Solomon. Now the LORD loved the child
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4He asked Amnon,“Why are you, the king’s son, so depressed every morning? Can’t you tell me?” So Amnon said to him,“I’m in love with Tamar the sister of my brother Absalom.”