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Now King David was old, advanced in years; and they put ______ on him, but he could not get warm.
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.'
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.
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.
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, '___ ___ ___ ____'.
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 ____ ___.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 _____?'
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.
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?'
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.
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.
So Bathsheba went into the _____ to the king.
And Bathsheba _____ and did homage to the king. Then the king said, '____ __ __ ___?'
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.'
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.
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.
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.
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 ___ ____ ____.
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.
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.
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.'
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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