1 Kings Chapter 1 Flashcards

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Now King David was old, advanced in years; and they put ______ on him, but he could not get warm.

covers

Therefore his servants said to him, 'Let a young woman, _ _ , be sought for our lord the king.'

a virgin

So they sought for a lovely young woman throughout all the territory of Israel, and found _______ the Shunammite.

Abishag

The young woman was very lovely; and she cared for the king, but the king _ _ know her.

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Then __ the son of Haggith exalted himself, saying, '_ _ _ ____'.

Adonijah, 'I will be king' Signup and view all the answers

And his father had not__ him at any time by saying, 'Why have you done so?' He was also very _.

rebuked, good-looking Signup and view all the answers

Then he conferred with the son of Zeruiah and with Abiathar the _, and they followed and helped Adonijah.

Joab, priest Signup and view all the answers

But Zadok the priest, Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, Nathan the _____, were not with Adonijah.

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And Adonijah sacrificed sheep and oxen and fattened cattle by the _ ___ , which is by En Rogel.

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But he did not _____ Nathan the prophet, Benaiah, the mighty men, or Solomon his brother.

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So Nathan spoke to Bathsheba the _ _ _ , saying, 'Have you not heard that Adonijah the son of Haggith has become ___?'

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Come, please, let me now give you _____, that you may save your own life and the life of your son Solomon.

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Go _ to King David and say to him, 'Did you not, my lord, O king, swear to your maidservant, saying, 'Assuredly your son Solomon shall _ after me?'

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Then, while you are still talking there with the king, I also will come in after you and _____ your words.

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So Bathsheba went into the _____ to the king.

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And Bathsheba ___ and did homage to the king. Then the king said, ' _?'

bowed, 'What is your wish?' Signup and view all the answers

Then she said to him, 'My lord, you swore by the Lord your God to _, saying, 'Assuredly Solomon your son shall reign after me.'

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So now, look! Adonijah has _ ; and now, my lord the king, you do not know about it.

become king Signup and view all the answers

He has _ _ __ _ ___ , and has invited all the sons of the king.

sacrificed oxen and fattened cattle and sheep in abundance Signup and view all the answers

And as for you, my lord, O king, _ _ __ are on you , that you should tell them who will sit on the throne after him.

the eyes of all Israel Signup and view all the answers

Otherwise it will happen, when my lord the king rests with his fathers, that I and my son Solomon will be _ __.

counted as offenders Signup and view all the answers

And just then, while she was still talking with the king, ___ _ ___ also came in.

Nathan the prophet Signup and view all the answers

So they told the king, 'Here is Nathan the prophet.' And when he came in before the king, he ___ _ ___ the king with his face to the ground.

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And Nathan said, 'My lord, O king, have you said, 'Adonijah shall , and he shall sit on my throne.'

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Study Notes

King David's Old Age and Succession Issue

King David was advanced in years and struggled to stay warm, prompting his servants to find a young woman to care for him.
Abishag, a lovely young virgin from Shunem, was brought to serve David. She was not intimate with him.

Adonijah's Self-Exaltation

Adonijah, son of Haggith, declared his intent to become king, preparing chariots, horsemen, and followers to support his quest for the throne.
David's lack of rebuke toward Adonijah contributed to his ambition, showcasing Adonijah’s good looks and strong lineage, being born after Absalom.

Key Alliances

Adonijah allied with Joab and Abiathar the priest, which helped solidify his claim to the throne.
Key figures such as Zadok the priest, Benaiah, Nathan the prophet, and David's mighty men opposed Adonijah's rise.

Adonijah’s Sacrifice

Adonijah held a sacrificial feast at the stone of Zoheleth and invited his brothers and key supporters from Judah but excluded Solomon, Nathan, and Benaiah.

Nathan's Intervention

Nathan the prophet informed Bathsheba about Adonijah's claim to kingship and urged her to act quickly to protect her son Solomon.
He advised Bathsheba to remind David of his promise that Solomon would reign after him.

Bathsheba’s Appeal

Bathsheba approached King David to remind him of his covenant regarding Solomon’s succession amid the chaos of Adonijah’s claim.
She highlighted the danger to her and Solomon if Adonijah's reign went unchallenged and asked for David’s guidance.

Nathan's Support

Nathan joined Bathsheba in the king’s presence, reinforcing her message and confirming their shared concern about Adonijah's actions.
This collaboration exemplified the urgency and necessity of addressing the succession issue head-on.

Conclusion of the Confrontation

David, upon realizing Adonijah’s actions, was compelled to reaffirm Solomon’s rights to the throne.
The attention of Israel was focused on David's next decision regarding the kingship, marking a pivotal point in the transition of power.

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Now King David was old, advanced in years; and they put ______ on him, but he could not get warm.

Therefore his servants said to him, 'Let a young woman, ___ ___ , be sought for our lord the king.'

So they sought for a lovely young woman throughout all the territory of Israel, and found _______ the Shunammite.

The young woman was very lovely; and she cared for the king, but the king ___ ___ know her.

Then ____ the son of Haggith exalted himself, saying, '___ ___ ___ ____'.

And his father had not____ him at any time by saying, 'Why have you done so?' He was also very ____ ___.

Then he conferred with ____ the son of Zeruiah and with Abiathar the _____, and they followed and helped Adonijah.

But Zadok the priest, Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, Nathan the _____, were not with Adonijah.

And Adonijah sacrificed sheep and oxen and fattened cattle by the __ ___ ___ , which is by En Rogel.

But he did not _____ Nathan the prophet, Benaiah, the mighty men, or Solomon his brother.

So Nathan spoke to Bathsheba the ___ ___ ___ , saying, 'Have you not heard that Adonijah the son of Haggith has become _____?'

Come, please, let me now give you _____, that you may save your own life and the life of your son Solomon.

Go _____ to King David and say to him, 'Did you not, my lord, O king, swear to your maidservant, saying, 'Assuredly your son Solomon shall _____ after me?'

Then, while you are still talking there with the king, I also will come in after you and _____ your words.

So Bathsheba went into the _____ to the king.

And Bathsheba _____ and did homage to the king. Then the king said, '____ __ __ ___?'

Then she said to him, 'My lord, you swore by the Lord your God to __ ___, saying, 'Assuredly Solomon your son shall reign after me.'

So now, look! Adonijah has ___ __; and now, my lord the king, you do not know about it.

He has __ __ ___ ___ ____ __ __ ___ ___ , and has invited all the sons of the king.

And as for you, my lord, O king, __ __ ___ ___ __ are on you , that you should tell them who will sit on the throne after him.

Otherwise it will happen, when my lord the king rests with his fathers, that I and my son Solomon will be ___ ____ ____.

And just then, while she was still talking with the king, _____ _____ _____ also came in.

So they told the king, 'Here is Nathan the prophet.' And when he came in before the king, he _____ _____ _____ the king with his face to the ground.

And Nathan said, 'My lord, O king, have you said, 'Adonijah shall ____ ____ ____ , and he shall sit on my throne.'