According to eastern customs it was plain that Adonijah sought to be king, by his asking for Abishag as his wife, and Solomon could not be safe while he lived.

1 Kings 2:23. Then King Solomon sware by the Lord To prevent his mother pressing him to have her petition granted: saying, God do so to me, and more also;

Then King Solomon swore by the LORD, saying, "May God do so to me and more so, if Adonijah has not spoken this word against his own life! Bridgeway Bible Commentary · Smith's Bible Commentary

The verse reflects Solomon's determination to maintain his authority and suppress any challenges to his rule. It also underscores the themes of power, loyalty, ... Не найдено: commentary | Нужно включить: commentary

David Guzik commentary on 1 Kings 2, where David gives a final exhortation to Solomon, before he dies and Solomon takes and secures his throne.

Solomon's oath underscores the serious consequences of challenging God's ordination. The act reveals a significant theme within scripture: the certainty with ...

NIV Then King Solomon swore by the Lord: "May God deal with me, be it ever so severely, if Adonijah does not pay with his life for this request!

In this chapter we have David setting and Solomon at the same time rising. I. The conclusion of David's reign with his life. II. The beginning of Solomon's ...

In this verse, King Solomon makes a strong declaration in response to his brother Adonijah's request to marry Abishag the Shunammite.

13 апр. 2023 г. · Let's look at David's charge to Solomon. 1 Kings 2:2 "I am going the way of all the earth. Be strong, therefore, and show yourself a man.