1 Kings 1:9
“And Adonijah slew sheep and oxen and fat cattle by the stone of Zoheleth, which is by Enrogel, and called all his brethren the king's sons, and all the men of Judah the king's servants:”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Adonijah slew sheep and oxen and fat cattle,.... To make a feast of for those that were of his party, which was…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Adonijah’s feast was probably of a sacrificial character, and intended to inaugurate him as king. Compare the…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Slew sheep and oven - Making a royal feast, in reference to his inauguration. As he had Abiathar the priest with him, no…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Kings 1:5-10
David had much affliction in his children. Amnon and Absalom had both been his grief; the one his first-born, the other…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Adonijah slew&c. The verb is that which is constantly used for sacrificing. And here there was no doubt intended to be a…
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