1 Kings 1:12
“Now therefore come, let me, I pray thee, give thee counsel , that thou mayest save thine own life, and the life of thy son Solomon.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Now therefore come, let me, I pray thee, give thee counsel,.... How to conduct in this affair, which she being a woman,…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
It would have been in accordance with general Eastern custom for Solomon to suffer death, if Adonijah had succeeded in…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Save thine own life, and the life of thy son - Nathan took for granted that Adonijah would put both Bath-sheba and…
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
save thine own life, and the life of thy son Solomon Because it has ever been the policy of an Oriental usurper, as soon…
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