1 Kings 1:11
“Wherefore Nathan spake unto Bathsheba the mother of Solomon, saying, Hast thou not heard that Adonijah the son of Haggith doth reign, and David our lord knoweth it not?”
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Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The son of Haggith - Compare the margin reference. This expression was well chosen to touch the pride of Bath-sheba.…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Hast thou not heard that Adonijah the son of Haggith doth reign - He was now considered as being legally appointed to…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Kings 1:11-31
We have here the effectual endeavours that were used by Nathan and Bathsheba to obtain from David a ratification of…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Nathan's counsel to Bath-sheba (Not in Chronicles)
11. Bath-sheba She who had before been the wife of Uriah the Hittite.…
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