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1 Kings 1:42

1 Kings 1:42
And while he yet spake, behold, Jonathan the son of Abiathar the priest came: and Adonijah said unto him, Come in; for thou art a valiant man , and bringest good tidings.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And while he yet spake, behold, Jonathan the son of Abiathar the priest came,.... Whom his father had left in the city,…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Jonathan had acted in a similar capacity, as a carrier of intelligence, in the time of Absalom’s attempt 2Sa 15:36; 2Sa…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Kings 1:41-53

We have here,

I. The tidings of Solomon's inauguration brought to Adonijah and his party, in the midst of their jollity:…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

Jonathan the son of Abiathar They had left in the city some who should bring them word of any stir which their doings…