1 Kings 1:43

“And Jonathan answered and said to Adonijah, Verily our lord king David hath made Solomon king.”

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And Jonathan answered and said to Adonijah, verily,.... Or, "nay, but" (k) it is not so as you imagine; it is not good…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Jonathan answered - He was properly a messenger about the court; we have met with him and Ahimaaz before, Sa2 15:36. He…

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

Verily our lord, &c. The adverb implies some such sense as -Nay but". Jonathan wishes to say -It is not as you hoped,…