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1 Kings 1:41-43
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1 Kings 1:41-43
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41 Meanwhile, Adonijah and his guests were just finishing their meal. They heard the sound of the trumpet, and Joab asked, “What is that noise? What is happening in the city?”
42 While Joab was still speaking, Jonathan, son of Abiathar the priest, arrived. Adonijah said, “Come here! You are a good man,[a] so you must be bringing good news.”
43 But Jonathan answered, “No, it is not good news for you! King David has made Solomon the new king.
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- 1 Kings 1:42 good man Or “important man.” This Hebrew word means a person from an important family.
1 Kings 1:41-43
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1 Kings 1:41-43
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41 Adonijah and all the guests who were with him heard it as they were finishing their feast. On hearing the sound of the trumpet, Joab asked, “What’s the meaning of all the noise in the city?”(A)
42 Even as he was speaking, Jonathan(B) son of Abiathar the priest arrived. Adonijah said, “Come in. A worthy man like you must be bringing good news.”(C)
43 “Not at all!” Jonathan answered. “Our lord King David has made Solomon king.
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