1 Kings 1:18

And now, behold, Adonijah reigneth; and now, my lord the king, thou knowest it not:

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Other Translations for 1 Kings 1:18

BSB

But now, behold, Adonijah has become king, and you, my lord the king, did not know it.

AKJV

And now, behold, Adonijah reigns; and now, my lord the king, you know it not:

CPDV

And now behold, Adonijah reigns, while you, my lord the king, are ignorant of it.

ERV

And now, behold, Adonijah reigneth; and thou, my lord the king, knowest it not:

NHEB

Now, look, Adonijah reigns; and you, my lord the king, do not know it.

SMT

And now, behold, Adonijah reigning; and now my lord the king knew not:

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Kings 1:18

AndnowbeholdAdonijahH138Proper Name Masculine reignethH4427VerbandnowmylordH113Noun MasculinethekingH4428Noun MasculinethouknowestH3045Verbitnot

Commentary for 1 Kings 1:18

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Kings 1:18

Summary

Rival sibling now rules without king's knowledge

Place

King's chamber

Event

Bathsheba reveals Adonijah's seizure of power

Estimated Time Period

c. 970 BC