1 Kings 1:25 meaning and explanation
For today he has gone down and sacrificed an abundance of oxen, fattened calves, and sheep, and has invited all the sons of the king, the commanders of the army, and Abiathar the priest. And behold, they are eating and drinking before him, saying, ‘Long live King Adonijah!’
1 Kings 1:25, Berean Standard Bible
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Nathan the prophet is speaking to King David, reporting that Adonijah has held a sacrificial feast and been acclaimed as king by his guests. The sacrifice and the shout "Long live King Adonijah!" amount to a public claim to the throne while David still reigns.
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