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1 Kings 2:21-23
Modern English Version
1 Kings 2:21-23
Modern English Version
21 She said, “Let Abishag the Shunammite be given as a wife to Adonijah your brother.”
22 King Solomon answered his mother, “Now why do you ask Abishag the Shunammite for Adonijah? Ask for him the kingdom also, for he is my elder brother. Ask not only for him, but also for Abiathar the priest, and for Joab the son of Zeruiah.”
23 Then King Solomon swore by the Lord, saying, “May God do so to me and more also if this word does not cost Adonijah his life.
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1 Kings 2:21-23
New International Version
1 Kings 2:21-23
New International Version
21 So she said, “Let Abishag(A) the Shunammite be given in marriage to your brother Adonijah.”
22 King Solomon answered his mother, “Why do you request Abishag(B) the Shunammite for Adonijah? You might as well request the kingdom for him—after all, he is my older brother(C)—yes, for him and for Abiathar(D) the priest and Joab son of Zeruiah!”
23 Then King Solomon swore by the Lord: “May God deal with me, be it ever so severely,(E) if Adonijah does not pay with his life for this request!
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