Adonijah Attempts to Seize the Throne

1 Kings 1:1-27

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Genesis

The Creation of the World 1:1-2:3 The Creation of Man and Woman 2:4-25 The Fall of Man 3:1-24 Cain and Abel 4:1-26 From Adam to Noah 5:1-32 The Flood 6:1-8:22 God’s Covenant with Noah 9:1-17 Noah’s Drunkenness and Curse 9:18-29 Nations Descended from Noah 10:1-32 The Tower of Babel 11:1-9 From Shem to Abram 11:10-32 The Call of Abram 12:1-9 Abram in Egypt 12:10-20 Abram and Lot Separate 13:1-18 Abram Rescues Lot 14:1-24 God’s Covenant with Abram 15:1-21 Hagar and Ishmael 16:1-16 The Covenant of Circumcision 17:1-27 A Son Promised to Sarah 18:1-15 Abraham Intercedes for Sodom 18:16-33 The Destruction of Sodom 19:1-29 The Origin of Moab and Ammon 19:30-38 Abraham and Abimelech 20:1-18 The Birth of Isaac 21:1-7 Hagar and Ishmael Sent Away 21:8-21 A Treaty with Abimelech 21:22-34 The Sacrifice of Isaac 22:1-19 Nahor’s Children 22:20-24 The Death and Burial of Sarah 23:1-20 A Wife for Isaac 24:1-67 The Death of Abraham 25:1-11 Ishmael’s Descendants 25:12-18 Esau and Jacob 25:19-34 Isaac and Abimelech 26:1-35 Jacob Takes Esau’s Blessing 27:1-40 Jacob Sent to Paddan-aram 27:41-28:9 Jacob’s Dream at Bethel 28:10-22 Jacob Meets Rachel 29:1-14 Jacob Marries Leah and Rachel 29:15-30 The Children of Jacob 29:31-30:24 Jacob’s Prosperity 30:25-43 Jacob Flees from Laban 31:1-21 Jacob and Laban Make a Covenant 31:22-55 Jacob Prepares to Meet Esau 32:1-21 Jacob Wrestles with God 32:22-32 Jacob Meets Esau 33:1-20 Dinah and the Shechemites 34:1-31 God Blesses Jacob at Bethel 35:1-15 Deaths of Rachel and Isaac 35:16-29 Esau’s Descendants 36:1-30 The Kings of Edom 36:31-43 Joseph’s Dreams 37:1-11 Joseph Sold by His Brothers 37:12-36 Judah and Tamar 38:1-30 Joseph and Potiphar’s Wife 39:1-23 Joseph Interprets Dreams in Prison 40:1-23 Pharaoh’s Dreams 41:1-40 Joseph Rises to Power 41:41-57 Joseph’s Brothers Go to Egypt 42:1-38 Joseph’s Brothers Return with Benjamin 43:1-34 The Silver Cup 44:1-34 Joseph Reveals Himself 45:1-28 Jacob Goes to Egypt 46:1-47:12 Joseph and the Famine 47:13-31 Jacob Blesses Ephraim and Manasseh 48:1-22 Jacob Blesses His Sons 49:1-28 The Death and Burial of Jacob 49:29-50:14 Joseph Reassures His Brothers 50:15-21 The Death of Joseph 50:22-26

Exodus

Israel Increases in Egypt 1:1-22 The Birth of Moses 2:1-10 Moses Flees to Midian 2:11-25 The Burning Bush 3:1-22 Signs for Moses 4:1-17 Moses Returns to Egypt 4:18-31 Moses and Aaron Before Pharaoh 5:1-21 God Promises Deliverance 5:22-6:12 The Genealogy of Moses and Aaron 6:13-27 Moses and Aaron Sent to Pharaoh 6:28-7:7 Aaron’s Staff Becomes a Serpent 7:8-13 The First Plague: Water to Blood 7:14-24 The Second Plague: Frogs 7:25-8:15 The Third Plague: Gnats 8:16-19 The Fourth Plague: Flies 8:20-32 The Fifth Plague: Livestock Die 9:1-7 The Sixth Plague: Boils 9:8-12 The Seventh Plague: Hail 9:13-35 The Eighth Plague: Locusts 10:1-20 The Ninth Plague: Darkness 10:21-29 A Final Plague Threatened 11:1-10 The Passover 12:1-30 The Exodus 12:31-42 Passover Regulations 12:43-51 Consecration of the Firstborn 13:1-16 Crossing the Red Sea 13:17-14:31 The Song of Moses 15:1-21 Bitter Water Made Sweet 15:22-27 Manna from Heaven 16:1-36 Water from the Rock 17:1-7 Amalek Defeated 17:8-16 Jethro’s Advice 18:1-27 Israel at Mount Sinai 19:1-25 The Ten Commandments 20:1-21 Laws About Altars 20:22-21:1 Laws About Slaves 21:2-11 Laws About Personal Injuries 21:12-36 Laws About Restitution 22:1-15 Laws About Holiness 22:16-31 Laws About Justice 23:1-9 Sabbath Years and Weeks 23:10-13 The Three Feasts 23:14-19 The Angel and the Promises 23:20-33 The Covenant Confirmed 24:1-18 Contributions for the Sanctuary 25:1-9 The Ark of the Testimony 25:10-22 The Table for Bread 25:23-30 The Golden Lampstand 25:31-40 The Tabernacle 26:1-37 The Bronze Altar 27:1-8 The Court of the Tabernacle 27:9-19 Oil for the Lamp 27:20-21 The Priests’ Garments 28:1-5 The Ephod 28:6-14 The Breastpiece of Judgment 28:15-30 Other Priestly Garments 28:31-43 Consecration of the Priests 29:1-46 The Altar of Incense 30:1-10 The Census Tax 30:11-16 The Bronze Basin 30:17-21 The Anointing Oil 30:22-33 The Incense 30:34-38 Oholiab and Bezalel 31:1-11 The Sabbath Sign 31:12-18 The Golden Calf 32:1-33:6 The Tent of Meeting 33:7-11 Moses’ Intercession and God’s Glory 33:12-23 New Tablets and Covenant 34:1-28 The Shining Face of Moses 34:29-35 Sabbath Regulations 35:1-3 Freewill Offerings for the Tabernacle 35:4-29 Bezalel and Oholiab Set Apart 35:30-36:7 Making the Tabernacle 36:8-38 Making the Ark 37:1-9 Making the Table 37:10-16 Making the Lampstand 37:17-24 Making the Altar of Incense 37:25-29 Making the Bronze Altar 38:1-7 Making the Bronze Basin 38:8 Making the Court 38:9-20 Materials of the Tabernacle 38:21-31 Making the Priests’ Garments 39:1 The Ephod Made 39:2-7 The Breastpiece Made 39:8-21 Other Garments Made 39:22-31 The Work Completed 39:32-43 The Tabernacle Erected 40:1-33 The Glory Fills the Tabernacle 40:34-38

Numbers

The Census of Israel 1:1-54 Arrangement of the Camp 2:1-34 The Levites’ Duties 3:1-51 Kohathites’ Service 4:1-20 Gershonites’ Service 4:21-28 Merarites’ Service 4:29-33 Census of the Levites 4:34-49 Unclean Removed from Camp 5:1-4 Restitution for Wrongs 5:5-10 The Test for Adultery 5:11-31 The Nazirite Vow 6:1-21 The Priestly Blessing 6:22-27 Offerings of the Leaders 7:1-89 The Lamps 8:1-4 The Levites Consecrated 8:5-26 The Passover Celebrated 9:1-14 The Cloud Over the Tabernacle 9:15-23 The Silver Trumpets 10:1-10 Departure from Sinai 10:11-36 Complaint and Quail; Seventy Elders 11:1-35 Miriam and Aaron Oppose Moses 12:1-16 Spies Sent into Canaan 13:1-25 Report of the Spies 13:26-33 The People Rebel 14:1-45 Offerings and Firstfruits 15:1-21 Unintentional Sin and Presumptuous Sin 15:22-31 The Sabbath-Breaker 15:32-36 Tassels on Garments 15:37-41 Korah’s Rebellion 16:1-50 Aaron’s Staff Buds 17:1-13 Priests’ and Levites’ Duties 18:1-7 Portions for Priests and Levites 18:8-32 The Red Heifer 19:1-22 Water from the Rock at Meribah 20:1-13 Edom Refuses Passage 20:14-21 Aaron’s Death 20:22-29 Arad Defeated 21:1-3 The Bronze Serpent 21:4-9 Journeys in the Wilderness 21:10-20 Victories over Sihon and Og 21:21-35 Balaam Summoned 22:1-20 Balaam’s Donkey and the Angel 22:21-41 Balaam’s First Oracle 23:1-12 Balaam’s Second Oracle 23:13-26 Balaam’s Third Oracle 23:27-24:14 The Star out of Jacob 24:15-19 Balaam’s Final Sayings 24:20-25 Baal of Peor and Phinehas 25:1-18 The Second Census 26:1-65 Daughters of Zelophehad 27:1-11 Joshua Appointed 27:12-23 Daily Offerings 28:1-8 Sabbath Offerings 28:9-10 Monthly Offerings 28:11-15 Passover Offerings 28:16-25 Weeks (Firstfruits) Offerings 28:26-31 Trumpets Offerings 29:1-6 Day of Atonement Offerings 29:7-11 Booths Offerings 29:12-40 Vows 30:1-16 War with Midian—Spoils 31:1-24 Division of the Spoils 31:25-54 Reuben, Gad, and Half-Manasseh 32:1-42 Stages of Israel’s Journey 33:1-56 Boundaries of the Land 34:1-29 Levitical Cities 35:1-5 Cities of Refuge 35:6-34 Marriage of Zelophehad’s Daughters 36:1-13

Deuteronomy

Preamble and Setting 1:1-8 Leaders Appointed 1:9-18 Spies Sent 1:19-25 Rebellion and Judgment 1:26-46 Journey Through Edom, Moab, Ammon 2:1-23 Victory over Sihon 2:24-37 Victory over Og 3:1-11 Allotment East of Jordan 3:12-20 Moses Forbidden to Enter 3:21-29 Call to Obey 4:1-14 No Idols 4:15-31 The LORD Alone Is God 4:32-40 Cities of Refuge East 4:41-43 Introduction to the Law 4:44-49 The Ten Commandments Rehearsed 5:1-33 The Shema and Instruction 6:1-25 Warning Against the Nations 7:1-26 Do Not Forget the LORD 8:1-20 Not for Your Righteousness 9:1-6 Israel’s Rebellions Recounted 9:7-29 New Tablets; Ark 10:1-11 Fear the LORD 10:12-22 Love, Obey, Choose 11:1-32 The Place of Worship 12:1-32 False Prophets and Idolatry 13:1-18 Clean and Unclean Foods 14:1-21 Tithes 14:22-29 Sabbatical Year 15:1-11 Hebrew Slaves 15:12-18 Firstborn Animals 15:19-23 Passover 16:1-8 Weeks 16:9-12 Booths 16:13-17 Justice 16:18-20 Forbidden Worship 16:21-17:7 Difficult Cases 17:8-13 Laws for the King 17:14-20 Provision for Levites 18:1-8 Abominable Practices 18:9-13 A Prophet Like Moses 18:14-22 Cities of Refuge 19:1-14 Witnesses and Penalties 19:15-21 Rules for War 20:1-20 Unsolved Murder 21:1-9 Wives from War 21:10-14 Rights of the Firstborn 21:15-17 Rebellious Son 21:18-21 Various Laws 21:22-22:12 Laws of Chastity 22:13-30 Assembly Exclusions 23:1-8 Camp Purity 23:9-14 Various Laws Continued 23:15-25:19 Firstfruits and Tithes Confession 26:1-15 You Are the LORD’s People 26:16-19 Law on Stones and Altar 27:1-8 Curses Pronounced 27:9-26 Blessings for Obedience 28:1-14 Curses for Disobedience 28:15-68 Renewal in Moab 29:1-29 Choose Life 30:1-20 Joshua Commissioned 31:1-8 Public Reading of the Law 31:9-13 Moses’ Warning of Apostasy 31:14-29 The Song of Moses 31:30-32:47 Moses to Die on Nebo 32:48-52 Moses Blesses Israel 33:1-29 The Death of Moses 34:1-12

Joshua

Joshua Commissioned and Encouraged 1:1-18 Rahab Protects the Spies 2:1-24 Crossing the Jordan and Memorial Stones 3:1-4:24 Renewal at Gilgal: Circumcision and Passover 5:1-12 The Commander Appears and the Fall of Jericho 5:13-6:27 Defeat at Ai and Achan's Sin Revealed 7:1-26 The Capture and Destruction of Ai 8:1-29 Altar on Mount Ebal and the Law Proclaimed 8:30-35 The Gibeonite Deception and Treaty 9:1-27 Victory at Gibeon and the Long Day 10:1-15 Capture and Execution of the Five Kings 10:16-28 The Southern Campaign and Conquest of Cities 10:29-43 Defeat of the Northern Coalition and Hazor Destroyed 11:1-23 Lists of Kings Defeated East and West of the Jordan 12:1-24 Land Remaining to Be Possessed 13:1-7 Allotments East of the Jordan 13:8-33 Procedure for Distributing the Land and Levitical Cities 14:1-5 Caleb's Claim and Inheritance of Hebron 14:6-15 Boundaries and Towns of Judah 15:1-63 Ephraim and West Manasseh: Boundaries and Claims 16:1-17:18 Shiloh Established and the Land Surveyed 18:1-10 Territory and Towns of Benjamin 18:11-28 Territory of Simeon 19:1-9 Territory of Zebulun 19:10-16 Territory of Issachar 19:17-23 Territory of Asher 19:24-31 Territory of Naphtali 19:32-39 Territory of Dan 19:40-48 Completion of the Allotments and Joshua's Inheritance 19:49-51 Cities of Refuge Established 20:1-9 Levitical Cities and Their Holdings 21:1-45 The Eastern Tribes' Altar and the Reconciliation 22:1-34 Joshua's Farewell Exhortation and Warning 23:1-16 Renewal of the Covenant at Shechem 24:1-27 Death and Burial of Joshua and Eleazar 24:28-33

1 Samuel

Hannah's Prayer for a Son 1:1-20 Hannah Presents Samuel to the Lord 1:21-28 Hannah's Song of Praise 2:1-11 Eli's Corrupt Sons and Samuel's Childhood 2:12-26 Prophecy of Judgment on Eli's House 2:27-36 Samuel's Call and the Lord's Word to Eli 3:1-4:1 Israel Defeated and the Ark Captured 4:2-11 Eli's Death and the Birth of Ichabod 4:12-22 The Ark Brings Judgment in Philistine Cities 5:1-12 The Ark Returned to Israel 6:1-7:1 Samuel Judges Israel and Delivers Them at Mizpah 7:2-17 Israel Demands a King 8:1-22 Saul Chosen and Given Signs 9:1-10:8 Saul Proclaimed King by Lot 10:9-27 Saul's Victory at Jabesh-Gilead 11:1-11 Saul Confirmed as King at Gilgal 11:12-15 Samuel's Farewell and Exhortation to Israel 12:1-25 Saul's Unauthorized Sacrifice and Rebuke 13:1-15 Philistine Pressure and Israel's Lack of Arms 13:16-22 Jonathan's Bold Assault and Victory 13:23-14:14 Saul's Rash Oath and Its Consequences 14:15-23 Saul's Pursuit and Jonathan's Exploits 14:24-48 Saul's Family and Mighty Men 14:49-52 Saul's Disobedience and Rejection as King 15:1-35 David Anointed by Samuel 16:1-13 David Serves Saul and Eases His Torment 16:14-23 David and Goliath 17:1-58 David's Rise and Saul's Jealousy 18:1-30 Saul's Attempts on David's Life and Jonathan's Intervention 19:1-24 David and Jonathan's Covenant 20:1-42 David at Nob: Bread and Goliath's Sword 21:1-9 David Feigns Madness at Gath 21:10-15 David Gathers Followers and Seeks Priestly Aid 22:1-5 Massacre at Nob and Abiathar Joins David 22:6-23 David Delivers Keilah and Inquires of God 23:1-6 Saul's Pursuit, Ziphite Betrayal, and David's Escape 23:7-29 David Spares Saul in a Cave 24:1-22 Nabal's Folly and Abigail's Intervention 25:1-44 David Again Spares Saul in His Camp 26:1-25 David Seeks Refuge with Achish 27:1-12 Saul and the Witch of Endor 28:1-25 The Philistines Reject David 29:1-11 David Recovers His Family and Defeats the Amalekites 30:1-31 The Death of Saul and His Sons 31:1-13

2 Samuel

An Amalekite Reports Saul and Jonathan's Death 1:1-16 David's Lament for Saul and Jonathan 1:17-27 David Anointed King of Judah at Hebron 2:1-7 Ish‑Bosheth Made King; Civil War with David Begins 2:8-3:5 Abner Seeks Alliance with David 3:6-21 Joab Murders Abner; David's Protest and Mourning 3:22-39 Ish‑Bosheth Assassinated 4:1-12 David Anointed King over All Israel 5:1-5 David Captures Jerusalem and Establishes His House 5:6-16 David's Victories over the Philistines 5:17-25 Bringing the Ark to Jerusalem; Uzzah's Death and David's Joy 6:1-23 God's Covenant with David 7:1-17 David's Prayer of Thanksgiving for God's Promise 7:18-29 David's Military Victories 8:1-14 David's Officials and Mighty Men 8:15-18 David Shows Kindness to Mephibosheth 9:1-13 War with the Ammonites and Syrians 10:1-19 David and Bathsheba; the Death of Uriah 11:1-27 Nathan Rebukes David; Judgment and Aftermath 12:1-31 Amnon's Crime against Tamar 13:1-22 Absalom Kills Amnon and Flees 13:23-39 Joab Secures Absalom's Return and Reconciliation 14:1-33 Absalom's Conspiracy and Rise to Power 15:1-12 David Flees Jerusalem; Loyal Followers Accompany Him 15:13-37 Ziba Brings Provisions to David 16:1-4 Shimei Curses David as He Flees 16:5-14 Counsel in Absalom's Court; Ahithophel's Plan and Hushai's Counterplot 16:15-17:29 Battle in the Forest of Ephraim and Absalom's Death 18:1-18 Reports of Victory and David's Grief for Absalom 18:19-19:8 David's Return to Jerusalem; Reconciliation and Disputes 19:9-43 Sheba's Revolt and Its Suppression 20:1-26 Famine and the Gibeonites' Demand; Saul's Descendants Executed 21:1-14 David's Battles with the Philistines and the Valor of His Men 21:15-22 David's Song of Deliverance 22:1-51 David's Final Oracle 23:1-7 The Deeds of David's Mighty Warriors 23:8-39 David's Census and the Resulting Plague 24:1-17 David Purchases the Threshing Floor; Sacrifice and End of Plague 24:18-25

1 Kings

Adonijah Attempts to Seize the Throne 1:1-27 Solomon Anointed King 1:28-53 David's Charge to Solomon and Death 2:1-12 Solomon Consolidates His Power 2:13-46 Solomon's Request for Wisdom 3:1-15 Solomon's Wise Judgment 3:16-28 Solomon's Officials and Administrative Order 4:1-19 The Wealth and Prosperity of Israel 4:20-28 Solomon's Wisdom and Fame 4:29-34 Alliances and Preparations for the Temple 5:1-18 Solomon Builds the Temple 6:1-38 Solomon's Palace and Structural Works 7:1-12 Temple Furnishings and the Work of Hiram 7:13-51 The Ark Brought into the Temple 8:1-21 Solomon's Prayer of Dedication 8:22-61 The Dedication Celebrated with Sacrifice 8:62-66 God's Promise and Warning to Solomon 9:1-9 Solomon's Building Projects and Trade 9:10-28 The Queen of Sheba Visits Solomon 10:1-13 The Wealth and Splendor of Solomon's Reign 10:14-29 Solomon's Foreign Wives and Apostasy 11:1-13 Adversaries Raised Against Solomon 11:14-25 Jeroboam's Call and the Promise of Division 11:26-40 Summary of Solomon's Reign and Death 11:41-43 Rehoboam's Folly and the Kingdom Divides 12:1-24 Jeroboam Establishes Golden Calves 12:25-33 Prophetic Rebuke at Bethel and Deception 13:1-34 Ahijah's Prophecy Against Jeroboam 14:1-20 Rehoboam's Unfaithfulness and Shishak's Invasion 14:21-31 Abijam's Short Reign in Judah 15:1-8 Asa's Reforms and Early Reign 15:9-24 Nadab's Reign and Baasha's Conspiracy 15:25-32 Baasha's Reign and Jehu's Prophecy 15:33-16:7 Elah Assassinated and Zimri's Usurpation 16:8-14 Zimri's Suicide and Omri's Rise to Power 16:15-20 Omri Establishes Samaria as Capital 16:21-28 Ahab and Jezebel Introduce Baal Worship 16:29-34 Elijah Announces the Drought and Is Fed by Ravens 17:1-6 Elijah in Zarephath: Provision and Resurrection 17:7-24 Elijah Confronts Ahab and Prepares for Confrontation 18:1-15 Elijah on Mount Carmel and the Fall of Baal's Prophets 18:16-46 Elijah Flees to Horeb and Is Renewed 19:1-9 God's Response to Elijah and New Commissions 19:10-18 The Call of Elisha 19:19-21 Ben‑hadad Besieges Samaria; Israel's Defiant Response 20:1-12 Israel's Victories Over Aram and Ahab's Mercy 20:13-34 A Prophet Enacts Judgment on the King 20:35-43 Naboth's Vineyard: Ahab and Jezebel's Crime and Punishment 21:1-29 Ahab and Jehoshaphat Seek Counsel; Micaiah's True Prophecy 22:1-28 Ahab Dies at Ramoth‑Gilead 22:29-40 Jehoshaphat's Reign in Judah 22:41-50 Ahaziah Succeeds Ahab and Does Evil 22:51-53

2 Kings

Ahaziah Seeks Counsel and Elijah’s Judgment 1:1-18 Elijah Taken Up; Elisha Succeeds 2:1-18 Elisha Purifies Jericho’s Water 2:19-22 Mockers of Elisha Mauled by Bears 2:23-25 Alliance Against Moab and Elisha’s Miracle 3:1-27 The Widow’s Oil Multiplied 4:1-7 Elisha Restores the Shunammite’s Son 4:8-37 Poisoned Stew Made Safe 4:38-41 Elisha Feeds a Hundred Men 4:42-44 Naaman Healed of Leprosy and Gehazi’s Greed 5:1-27 The Floating Axe Head 6:1-7 Elisha Foils the Aramean Raid 6:8-23 Famine Besieges Samaria 6:24-7:2 Arameans Flee; Samaria’s Deliverance 7:3-20 The Shunammite Restored to Her Land 8:1-6 Elisha Foretells Hazael’s Rise 8:7-15 Jehoram’s Reign in Israel 8:16-24 Ahaziah of Judah Ascends the Throne 8:25-29 Anointing of Jehu as King 9:1-13 Jehu Slays Joram and the House of Ahab 9:14-29 The Death of Jezebel 9:30-37 Jehu Executes Ahab’s Kin at Jezreel 10:1-17 Jehu Destroys Baal Worship 10:18-36 Joash Crowned; Athaliah Overthrown 11:1-21 Joash Repairs the Temple 12:1-21 Jehoahaz of Israel and Aramean Oppression 13:1-9 Jehoash of Israel and Elisha’s Final Acts 13:10-25 Amaziah of Judah: Victory and Pride 14:1-22 Jeroboam II Restores Israel’s Borders 14:23-29 Azariah (Uzziah) King of Judah 15:1-7 Zechariah’s Short Reign and Assassination 15:8-12 Shallum’s Brief Usurpation and Murder 15:13-16 Menahem’s Reign and Tribute to Assyria 15:17-22 Pekahiah Murdered; Pekah’s Conspiracy 15:23-26 Pekah Rules and Wars with Judah 15:27-31 Jotham King of Judah 15:32-38 Ahaz’s Reign and Submission to Assyria 16:1-20 Fall of Samaria and Israel’s Exile 17:1-6 Reasons for Israel’s Exile 17:7-23 Resettling Samaria and Syncretistic Worship 17:24-41 Hezekiah’s Reforms and Fortifications 18:1-16 Rabshakeh’s Taunts before Jerusalem 18:17-37 Hezekiah’s Plea and Isaiah’s Prophecy 19:1-13 Hezekiah’s Prayer of Surrender 19:14-19 The LORD Delivers Jerusalem from Sennacherib 19:20-37 Hezekiah’s Illness, Recovery, and the Sign 20:1-11 Hezekiah’s Pride and a Warning about Babylon 20:12-21 Manasseh’s Long, Wicked Reign 21:1-18 Amon’s Short Reign and Assassination 21:19-26 Josiah Finds the Book of the Law and Reforms 22:1-20 Josiah’s Covenant Renewal and Passover 23:1-30 Jehoahaz Deposed; Jehoiakim Installed by Egypt 23:31-35 Jehoiakim’s Reign and Babylonian Pressure 23:36-24:7 Jehoiachin’s Brief Reign and First Exile 24:8-17 Zedekiah Appointed as Babylon’s Vassal 24:18-19 Siege and Fall of Jerusalem; Destruction and Exile 24:20-25:26 Jehoiachin Released from Babylonian Prison 25:27-30

1 Chronicles

Genealogies from Adam to Abraham 1:1-27 The Descendants of Abraham 1:28-34 The Edomite Genealogies (Esau and Seir) 1:35-54 The Sons of Israel 2:1-2 The Genealogy and Families of Judah 2:3-55 David’s Descendants and the Royal Line 3:1-24 Judahite Families and Notable Descendants 4:1-23 The Families and Settlements of Simeon 4:24-43 Transjordanian Tribes and Their Chiefs 5:1-10 Wars and Settlements East of the Jordan 5:11-22 Loss of Territory and Exile East of the Jordan 5:23-26 The Levites: Genealogy and Temple Service 6:1-81 The Tribe of Issachar 7:1-5 A Register of Benjamin’s Households 7:6-12 A Brief Genealogical Note 7:13 The Tribe of Naphtali 7:14-19 The Tribe of Manasseh 7:20-29 The Tribe of Ephraim 7:30-40 The Genealogy of Benjamin (including Saul’s Line) 8:1-9:1 Resettlement of Jerusalem: Residents and Officials 9:2-34 Gatekeepers and Temple Servants in Jerusalem 9:35-44 The Death of Saul and the End of His House 10:1-14 David Anointed King over Israel 11:1-3 David Captures Jerusalem (Zion) 11:4-9 David’s Mighty Men and Warriors 11:10-47 Those Who Came to David at Hebron (Judah’s Support) 12:1-22 Israel’s Warriors Join David at Hebron 12:23-40 Bringing the Ark: Preparations and Uzzah’s Death 13:1-14 David’s Household and Philistine Submission 14:1-7 David’s Victories over the Philistines 14:8-17 Preparations for Bringing the Ark to Jerusalem 15:1-16:6 David Institutes Worship and a Song of Praise 16:7-43 God’s Covenant with David (Nathan’s Oracle) 17:1-15 David’s Prayer of Thanksgiving for the Covenant 17:16-27 David’s Military Victories and Tribute 18:1-13 David’s Officials and the Spoils of War 18:14-17 War with the Ammonites and Their Allies 19:1-19 The Campaign against Rabbah (Ammon) 20:1-3 Defeat of the Philistines and Their Champions 20:4-8 David’s Census, Plague, and Purchase of the Temple Site 21:1-22:1 David’s Preparations and Instructions for Solomon 22:2-19 David Organizes the Levites 23:1-6 Levitical Families and Their Heads 23:7-11 Age Regulations and Duties of the Levites 23:12-20 Assignments of Levites: Singers, Gatekeepers, Treasurers 23:21-32 Divisions of the Priests into Twenty‑Four Courses 24:1-19 Priestly Families and Their Cities 24:20-31 The Levitical Musicians and Their Organization 25:1-31 Gatekeepers and Their Lineages 26:1-19 Officials Responsible for Treasuries and Records 26:20-32 Military Divisions and Their Commanders 27:1-15 David’s Civil Officials and Overseers 27:16-24 Heads of the King’s Household and Provisions 27:25-34 David’s Charge to Solomon and the Temple Plan 28:1-21 The Nation’s Offerings for the Temple 29:1-9 David’s Prayer of Praise and Blessing for Solomon 29:10-20 David’s Final Acts and Organization of the Kingdom 29:21-25 The Death of David and Solomon’s Accession 29:26-30

2 Chronicles

Solomon's Sacrifice at Gibeon and Prayer for Wisdom 1:1-17 Solomon Secures Materials and Craftsmen for the Temple 2:1-18 The Temple: Foundation and Structure 3:1-17 Temple Furnishings and Completion of the Work 4:1-5:1 The Ark Installed and Solomon's Dedication Prayer 5:2-6:11 Solomon's Prayer of Dedication and God's Assurance 6:12-42 The Lord Fills the Temple and the Dedication Festival 7:1-10 God Appears to Solomon and Gives a Conditional Promise 7:11-22 Solomon's Other Buildings and Relations with Hiram 8:1-18 The Queen of Sheba Visits Solomon 9:1-12 Solomon's Wealth, Trade, and Administration 9:13-28 Summary of Solomon's Reign and Death 9:29-31 Rehoboam's Folly and the Division of the Kingdom 10:1-11:4 Rehoboam Fortifies Judah and Consolidates Support 11:5-17 Rehoboam's Descendants and Death 11:18-23 Shishak's Invasion and Judah's Loss 12:1-16 Abijah's Victory over Israel and His Death 13:1-14:1 Asa's Reforms and Victory over Ethiopia 14:2-15 Asa Strengthened by Prophecy and Covenant Renewal 15:1-19 Asa's Alliance with Aram and Reproof by Hanani 16:1-14 Jehoshaphat Strengthens Judah and Reforms Justice 17:1-19 Jehoshaphat's Alliance with Ahab and the Battle at Ramoth-gilead 18:1-27 Jehu Rebukes Jehoshaphat for the Alliance with Ahab 18:28-19:3 Judicial Reforms: Judges Appointed to Administer Justice 19:4-11 Jehoshaphat's Deliverance through Prayer and Praise 20:1-30 End of Jehoshaphat's Reign and Jehoram's Accession 20:31-21:3 Jehoram's Wicked Reign, Revolts, and Judgment 21:4-20 Ahaziah Succeeds His Father and Is Wounded 22:1-9 Athaliah's Usurpation Overthrown and Joash Crowned 22:10-23:21 Joash's Temple Restoration under Jehoiada 24:1-16 Joash's Apostasy, Punishment, and Assassination 24:17-27 Amaziah's Reign: Victory, Pride, and Defeat by Israel 25:1-28 Uzziah's Prosperity and Pride; Leprosy for Presumption 26:1-23 Jotham's Reign: Fortifications and Prosperity 27:1-9 Ahaz's Idolatry, Defeats, and Assyrian Subjugation 28:1-27 Hezekiah's Temple Restoration and Religious Reforms 29:1-36 Hezekiah's Passover and National Repentance 30:1-31:1 Hezekiah's Religious Administration and Temple Support 31:2-21 Hezekiah's Defense Against Sennacherib and Divine Deliverance 32:1-23 Hezekiah's Illness, Pride, and the Babylonian Envoys 32:24-33 Manasseh's Idolatry, Captivity, Repentance, and Restoration 33:1-20 Amon's Wicked Reign and Assassination 33:21-25 Josiah's Early Reforms and Temple Repair 34:1-13 The Book of the Law Found, Huldah's Prophecy, and Josiah's Covenant 34:14-33 Josiah's Observance of the Passover 35:1-19 Josiah Killed at Megiddo and National Mourning 35:20-36:1 Jehoahaz Reigns Briefly and Is Deposed by Pharaoh 36:2-4 Jehoiakim's Reign and Disobedience 36:5-8 Jehoiachin's Short Reign and Exile to Babylon 36:9-10 Zedekiah's Reign and Rejection of Prophetic Warnings 36:11-14 Judgment, Exile, and the Decree of Cyrus 36:15-23

Psalm

Psalms 1–2 1:1-2:12 Psalms 3–8 3:1-8 Psalms 4–8 4:1-8 Psalms 5–12 5:1-12 Psalms 6–10 6:1-10 Psalms 7–17 7:1-17 Psalms 8–9 8:1-9 Psalms 9–10 9:1-10:18 Psalms 11–7 11:1-7 Psalms 12–8 12:1-8 Psalms 13–6 13:1-6 Psalms 14–7 14:1-7 Psalms 15–5 15:1-5 Psalms 16–11 16:1-11 Psalms 17–15 17:1-15 Psalms 18–50 18:1-50 Psalms 19–14 19:1-14 Psalms 20–9 20:1-9 Psalms 21–13 21:1-13 Psalms 22–31 22:1-31 Psalms 23–6 23:1-6 Psalms 24–10 24:1-10 Psalms 25–22 25:1-22 Psalms 26–12 26:1-12 Psalms 27–14 27:1-14 Psalms 28–9 28:1-9 Psalms 29–11 29:1-11 Psalms 30–12 30:1-12 Psalms 31–24 31:1-24 Psalms 32–33 32:1-33:22 Psalms 34–22 34:1-22 Psalms 35–28 35:1-28 Psalms 36–12 36:1-12 Psalms 37–40 37:1-40 Psalms 38–22 38:1-22 Psalms 39–13 39:1-13 Psalms 40–17 40:1-17 Psalms 41–13 41:1-13 Psalms 42–43 42:1-43:5 Psalms 44–26 44:1-26 Psalms 45–17 45:1-17 Psalms 46–11 46:1-11 Psalms 47–9 47:1-9 Psalms 48–14 48:1-14 Psalms 49–20 49:1-20 Psalms 50–23 50:1-23 Psalms 51–19 51:1-19 Psalms 52–9 52:1-9 Psalms 53–6 53:1-6 Psalms 54–7 54:1-7 Psalms 55–23 55:1-23 Psalms 56–13 56:1-13 Psalms 57–11 57:1-11 Psalms 58–11 58:1-11 Psalms 59–17 59:1-17 Psalms 60–12 60:1-12 Psalms 61–8 61:1-8 Psalms 62–12 62:1-12 Psalms 63–11 63:1-11 Psalms 64–10 64:1-10 Psalms 65–13 65:1-13 Psalms 66–20 66:1-20 Psalms 67–7 67:1-7 Psalms 68–35 68:1-35 Psalms 69–36 69:1-36 Psalms 70–71 70:1-71:24 Psalms 72–20 72:1-20 Psalms 73–28 73:1-28 Psalms 74–23 74:1-23 Psalms 75–10 75:1-10 Psalms 76–12 76:1-12 Psalms 77–20 77:1-20 Psalms 78–72 78:1-72 Psalms 79–13 79:1-13 Psalms 80–19 80:1-19 Psalms 81–16 81:1-16 Psalms 82–8 82:1-8 Psalms 83–18 83:1-18 Psalms 84–12 84:1-12 Psalms 85–13 85:1-13 Psalms 86–17 86:1-17 Psalms 87–7 87:1-7 Psalms 88–18 88:1-18 Psalms 89–52 89:1-52 Psalms 90–91 90:1-91:16 Psalms 92–97 92:1-97:12 Psalms 98–99 98:1-99:9 Psalms 100–5 100:1-5 Psalms 101–8 101:1-8 Psalms 102–28 102:1-28 Psalms 103–106 103:1-106:48 Psalms 107–43 107:1-43 Psalms 108–13 108:1-13 Psalms 109–31 109:1-31 Psalms 110–118 110:1-118:29 Psalms 119–8 119:1-8 Psalms 119–16 119:9-16 Psalms 119–24 119:17-24 Psalms 119–32 119:25-32 Psalms 119–40 119:33-40 Psalms 119–48 119:41-48 Psalms 119–56 119:49-56 Psalms 119–64 119:57-64 Psalms 119–72 119:65-72 Psalms 119–80 119:73-80 Psalms 119–88 119:81-88 Psalms 119–176 119:89-176 Psalms 119–104 119:96-104 Psalms 119–112 119:105-112 Psalms 119–120 119:113-120 Psalms 119–128 119:121-128 Psalms 119–136 119:129-136 Psalms 119–144 119:137-144 Psalms 119–152 119:145-152 Psalms 119–160 119:153-160 Psalms 119–168 119:161-168 Psalms 119–176 119:169-176 Psalms 120–7 120:1-7 Psalms 121–8 121:1-8 Psalms 122–9 122:1-9 Psalms 123–4 123:1-4 Psalms 124–8 124:1-8 Psalms 125–5 125:1-5 Psalms 126–6 126:1-6 Psalms 127–5 127:1-5 Psalms 128–6 128:1-6 Psalms 129–8 129:1-8 Psalms 130–8 130:1-8 Psalms 131–3 131:1-3 Psalms 132–18 132:1-18 Psalms 133–3 133:1-3 Psalms 134–137 134:1-137:9 Psalms 138–8 138:1-8 Psalms 139–24 139:1-24 Psalms 140–13 140:1-13 Psalms 141–10 141:1-10 Psalms 142–7 142:1-7 Psalms 143–12 143:1-12 Psalms 144–15 144:1-15 Psalms 145–150 145:1-150:6

Proverbs

Introduction: The Purpose of Proverbs and the Fear of the Lord 1:1-7 Warning Against Enticement by Sinners 1:8-19 Wisdom's Public Call and the Folly of Rejection 1:20-33 The Value of Wisdom and Its Protection 2:1-22 Trusting God and Walking in Wisdom 3:1-35 A Father's Exhortation to Hold Fast to Wisdom 4:1-27 Warning Against Adultery and a Call to Fidelity 5:1-23 Warnings: Surety, Laziness, and Wickedness 6:1-19 Obey Parental Commands and the Dangers of Adultery 6:20-35 The Example of a Young Man Seduced 7:1-27 Wisdom's Proclamation and Blessings 8:1-36 Contrasting Invitations of Wisdom and Folly 9:1-18 Solomon's Proverbs: Contrasts of Righteousness and Folly 10:1-32 Proverbs on Justice, Integrity, and Righteous Living 11:1-31 Wise Conduct, Diligence, and Righteous Speech 12:1-28 Discipline, Wealth, and the Wise Child 13:1-25 Sayings on Wisdom, Folly, and the Fear of the Lord 14:1-35 The Power of Speech and the Benefits of Wisdom 15:1-33 God's Sovereignty Over Human Plans 16:1-33 Relations and Righteousness: Peace, Speech, and Integrity 17:1-28 The Power of Words and the Nature of Companionship 18:1-24 Advice on Wealth, Conduct, and Discipline 19:1-29 Counsel, Justice, and Warnings Against Excess 20:1-30 Divine Sovereignty, Justice, and the King's Role 21:1-31 Reputation, Generosity, and Child Discipline 22:1-16 Sayings of the Wise: Practical Moral Instruction 22:17-24:34 Solomon's Proverbs on Restraint and Leadership 25:1-28 Folly and Foolish Behavior in Speech and Deeds 26:1-28 Friendship, Counsel, and Practical Wisdom for Life 27:1-27 Justice, Righteousness, and the Results of Rebellion 28:1-28 Discipline, Leadership, and Social Order 29:1-27 The Sayings of Agur: Humility and Observations 30:1-33 Advice to King Lemuel and the Virtuous Woman 31:1-31

Isaiah

Judah's Rebellion and Call to Repentance 1:1-31 The Mountain of the Lord and the Nations' Hope 2:1-6 Judgment on Arrogance and Idolatry 2:7-22 Judgment on Jerusalem's Leaders and Social Order 3:1-4:1 The Branch and the Renewal of Zion 4:2-6 The Song of the Vineyard: Israel's Failure 5:1-7 Woes to Israel and Coming Judgment 5:8-30 Isaiah's Vision and Commission 6:1-13 Ahaz, the Immanuel Sign, and Invasion 7:1-25 The Sign of Plunder and a Call to Courage 8:1-10 Trust the Lord, Not Alliances or Diviners 8:11-22 A Child Is Born: Promise of Peace 9:1-7 Israel's Arrogance and Coming Punishment 9:8-10:4 Assyria: Instrument of Judgment and Its Doom 10:5-19 The Remnant and the Fall of Assyria 10:20-34 The Righteous Branch and the Peaceable Kingdom 11:1-16 A Song of Praise for God's Salvation 12:1-6 Babylon's Doom and the Day of the Lord 13:1-14:23 God's Decree: Assyria Overthrown 14:24-27 Oracle Concerning Philistia and Promise to Zion 14:28-32 Lament for Moab 15:1-16:14 Judgment on Damascus and Northern Israel 17:1-14 A Message to Cush (Ethiopia) 18:1-7 Judgment on Egypt and Future Salvation 19:1-25 Isaiah's Sign against Egypt and Cush 20:1-6 Prophecy of Babylon's Fall (The Watchman's Report) 21:1-10 Oracle concerning Dumah: The Night Watchman's Lament 21:11-12 Oracle Against Arabia (Dedan and Kedar) 21:13-17 The Valley of Vision: Jerusalem's Fall and Leadership Change 22:1-25 Tyre's Fall and Future Restoration 23:1-18 The Lord's Universal Judgment and Final Reign 24:1-23 Praise for God's Triumph and Deliverance 25:1-12 Trust in God and Hope for Deliverance 26:1-21 The Slaying of Leviathan and Israel's Restoration 27:1-13 Woe to Ephraim and Judah: Drunkenness and Judgment 28:1-29 Woe to Ariel (Jerusalem) and Promise of Enlightenment 29:1-24 Rebuke for Seeking Egypt's Help; Call to Trust the Lord 30:1-33 Egypt Is No Help; The Lord Will Save Jerusalem 31:1-9 A Righteous King and Just Leadership 32:1-8 Call to Repentance and Promise of Renewal 32:9-20 A Plea for Deliverance and the Lord's Judgment 33:1-24 The Lord's Vengeance on the Nations (Edom) 34:1-17 The Glorious Restoration of the Redeemed 35:1-10 Sennacherib's Siege and Rabshakeh's Taunt 36:1-22 Hezekiah Seeks Isaiah; Rabshakeh's Threat 37:1-13 Hezekiah's Prayer and Isaiah's Assurance 37:14-20 God Delivers Jerusalem and Sennacherib's Defeat 37:21-38 Hezekiah's Illness, Prayer, and Recovery 38:1-22 Babylonian Envoys and the Announcement of Exile 39:1-8 Comfort for Zion and the Majesty of God 40:1-31 God Defends Israel Against the Nations and Idols 41:1-29 The Servant of the Lord: Covenant and Mission 42:1-9 A Call to Praise and God's Guidance for the Blind 42:10-17 Israel's Unfaithfulness and Resulting Judgment 42:18-25 Israel Redeemed: God's Sovereign Deliverer 43:1-13 The Lord Proclaims Redemption and Rebukes Israel 43:14-28 Israel Chosen and Blessed by the Spirit 44:1-5 The Folly of Idols and God's Uniqueness 44:6-23 God the Creator and the Call of Cyrus for Israel's Restoration 44:24-45:25 The God Who Carries and Redeems: Yahweh's Sovereignty over Idols 46:1-13 The Humbling of Babylon the Mistress 47:1-15 Israel's Stubbornness and God's Resolute Purpose 48:1-11 God's Sovereign 'I Am' and Call to Return 48:12-22 The Servant's Commission to Restore Israel and the Nations 49:1-8 Restoration and Promise to Gather Israel 49:9-26 The Servant's Suffering and Israel's Rejection 50:1-11 Comfort for Zion: Remember Abraham; God's Salvation 51:1-16 Awakening of Zion and Proclamation of Salvation 51:17-52:12 The Suffering Servant and Atonement 52:13-53:12 The Exalted Zion: Promise of Restoration and Protection 54:1-17 Invitation to Life and the Power of God's Word 55:1-13 Justice, Inclusion, and Sabbath Observance 56:1-8 Condemnation of Idolatry and Complacency 56:9-57:13 Restoration for the Humble and Promise of Peace 57:14-21 True Fasting: Justice, Mercy, and Sabbath Blessing 58:1-14 Sin's Consequences and God's Redeeming Intervention 59:1-21 The Glory and Gathering of Zion 60:1-22 The Year of the Lord's Favor and Joyful Restoration 61:1-11 Zion's Vindication and New Name 62:1-12 The Lord's Vengeance: Treading the Winepress 63:1-6 Remembering God's Mercy and Plea for Restoration 63:7-64:12 God's Grace to the Faithful and Judgment on the Rebellious 65:1-16 A New Creation: Joy and Peace 65:17-25 The Lord's Final Judgment and the New Creation 66:1-24

Jeremiah

The Call and Commission of Jeremiah 1:1-19 Israel's Unfaithfulness and Call to Repentance 2:1-3:5 Judah's Spiritual Adultery and Call to Return 3:6-4:4 The Coming Calamity on the Land 4:5-31 An Accusation against Jerusalem's Corruption 5:1-31 The Siege and Devastation of Jerusalem 6:1-30 The Temple Sermon: False Security Condemned 7:1-29 Violence and Corruption in the Land 7:30-8:3 Persistent Idolatry and Coming Punishment 8:4-9:26 The Folly of Idols 10:1-16 Judah's Flight and Jeremiah's Lament 10:17-22 A Prayer for Direction and Deliverance 10:23-25 The Broken Covenant and a Public Warning 11:1-17 Conspiracy against Jeremiah and God's Vindication 11:18-23 Jeremiah's Complaint to God 12:1-4 A Call to Endure and Judgment on Nations 12:5-17 The Linen Belt: Symbol of Judah's Humiliation 13:1-11 A Sign of Shame and Pronounced Judgment 13:12-14 A Lament of Shame and Imminent Disaster 13:15-27 Famine, False Prophets, and Divine Judgment 14:1-15:21 Symbolic Acts and the People's Sinfulness 16:1-17:18 Warning about Sabbath Violations 17:19-27 The Potter and the Broken Jar: Judgment on Jerusalem 18:1-19:15 Persecution by Pashhur the Priest 20:1-6 Jeremiah's Lament and Resolve 20:7-18 A Message to the Royal House: Doom for Jerusalem 21:1-14 Judgment on the Kings and Royal House 22:1-30 False Shepherds Condemned and a Righteous Branch Promised 23:1-8 Condemnation of False Prophets 23:9-32 The Lord Rebukes False Oracles 23:33-40 The Two Figs: Exile and Remnant 24:1-10 Seventy Years of Babylonian Dominion 25:1-14 The Cup of God's Wrath on the Nations 25:15-38 Jeremiah's Temple Address, Arrest, and Vindication 26:1-24 The Yoke of Babylon and Call to Submit 27:1-22 Hananiah's False Prophecy and Its Rebuke 28:1-17 Letter to the Exiles: Seek the Welfare of Babylon 29:1-23 Shemaiah's Letter and Its Condemnation 29:24-32 The Book of Comfort: Restoration and the New Covenant 30:1-31:40 Jeremiah Buys a Field: Faith and Hope in Captivity 32:1-44 Promise of Restoration and the Davidic Covenant 33:1-26 Zedekiah's Appeal and Jeremiah's Warning 34:1-7 Breach of Covenant and Punishment for Oppression 34:8-22 The Rechabites' Fidelity as a Rebuke to Judah 35:1-19 Baruch Writes Jeremiah's Words and the Scroll Is Burned 36:1-32 Jeremiah Imprisoned during the Siege of Jerusalem 37:1-21 Jeremiah Cast into a Cistern 38:1-13 Ebed‑Melech Rescues Jeremiah; Zedekiah's Failure 38:14-28 The Fall of Jerusalem and Jeremiah's Release 39:1-18 Gedaliah Appointed Governor and Jeremiah's Choice 40:1-6 Assassination of Gedaliah and the Terror in Judah 40:7-41:15 Rejection of Jeremiah's Counsel and Flight to Egypt 41:16-43:13 The Jews in Egypt: Idolatry and Condemnation 44:1-30 A Word to Baruch: Encouragement and Warning 45:1-5 Oracles against Egypt 46:1-28 Judgment on the Philistines 47:1-7 Judgment on Moab 48:1-47 Judgment on Ammon 49:1-6 Judgment on Edom 49:7-22 Judgment on Damascus and Aram 49:23-27 Destruction of Kedar and the Nomads 49:28-33 Judgment on Elam and Future Restoration 49:34-39 Judgment on Babylon and Its Final Fall 50:1-51:64 The Fall of Jerusalem and Zedekiah's Fate 52:1-30 Jehoiachin's Release from Babylonian Captivity 52:31-34

Ezekiel

The Vision of God's Glory and the Living Creatures 1:1-28 Ezekiel's Commission and the Eating of the Scroll 2:1-3:15 Ezekiel Appointed as Watchman and Made Speechless 3:16-27 Symbolic Acts of Siege and Judgment on Jerusalem 4:1-5:17 Judgment on Israel for Idolatry 6:1-14 The Day of the Lord: Impending Disaster 7:1-27 Visions of Temple Abominations 8:1-18 The Execution of Jerusalem's Wicked and the Marked Few 9:1-11 The Departure of God's Glory from the Temple 10:1-22 Condemnation of Jerusalem's Leaders 11:1-15 The Departure of God's Glory and Promise of Restoration 11:16-25 Signs of Exile and the Futility of False Hopes 12:1-28 Condemnation of False Prophets and Diviners 13:1-23 Elders' Idolatry and Its Consequences 14:1-11 Judgment on Nations and the Limits of Intercession 14:12-23 Jerusalem Portrayed as a Useless Vine 15:1-8 Jerusalem's Infidelity: Shame, Judgment, and Vindication 16:1-63 The Parable of the Two Eagles: Zedekiah's Folly 17:1-24 Individual Responsibility and the Call to Repentance 18:1-32 A Lament for Israel's Princes 19:1-14 Israel's History of Rebellion and Divine Judgment 20:1-29 Punishment for Profane Worship and Promise of Restoration 20:30-44 A Prophecy Against the Mountains of Israel 20:45-49 The Sword of the Lord: Judgment on Jerusalem and the Nations 21:1-32 Jerusalem's Corruption and the Search for a Righteous Remnant 22:1-31 The Sisters' Harlotry: Samaria and Jerusalem Condemned 23:1-49 The Boiling Pot: Prophecy of Jerusalem's Siege 24:1-14 The Sign of Ezekiel's Wife's Death: Judgment and Changed Lament 24:15-27 Oracle Against Ammon 25:1-7 Oracles Against Moab and Seir 25:8-11 Judgment on the Philistines 25:12-14 Oracle Against Tyre 25:15-17 The Fall of Tyre Foretold 26:1-21 Lamentation for Tyre, the Merchant City 27:1-36 The Pride and Fall of Tyre's Ruler 28:1-19 Judgment on Sidon and Promise of Israel's Security 28:20-26 Egypt's Humiliation and Years of Desolation 29:1-21 The Day of the Lord Against Egypt and Its Allies 30:1-26 Egypt Compared to the Fallen Cedar: Pride and Doom 31:1-18 Lament for Egypt's Collapse and Descent into Sheol 32:1-32 The Watchman's Duty and Personal Responsibility 33:1-20 Report of Jerusalem's Fall and the People's Alarm 33:21-33 Condemnation of Bad Shepherds and Promise of a Good Shepherd 34:1-31 Judgment on Edom for Rejoicing over Israel 35:1-15 Promise of Israel's Restoration and Spiritual Renewal 36:1-38 The Valley of Dry Bones: National Revival 37:1-14 The Two Sticks: Unity of Israel and the Davidic Covenant 37:15-28 The Invasion of Gog and Its Defeat 38:1-39:29 Vision of the Future Temple: Introduction and Commission 40:1-4 Measurements of the Outer Court and Gateways 40:5-16 Courtyard Entrances and Portico Dimensions 40:17-19 Inner Court Entrances and Chambers 40:20-23 Vestibules and Side Entrance Specifications 40:24-27 Details of Inner Chambers and Gate Structure 40:28-37 Porches, Chambers, and Steps of the Temple Court 40:38-43 Priests' Chambers and the Prince's Quarters 40:44-47 The Inner Sanctuary and Holy Place Measurements 40:48-41:26 Priestly Chambers and the Inner Court Layout 42:1-20 The Return of God's Glory to the Temple 43:1-12 Altar Design and Sacrificial Regulations 43:13-27 Temple Gates, Priestly Roles, and Exclusions 44:1-31 Land Allotments and the Prince's Portion 45:1-12 Worship Regulations: Offerings, Festivals, and the Prince 45:13-46:24 The Life-Giving River Flowing from the Temple 47:1-12 Division of the Land and Inheritance Boundaries 47:13-23 Tribal Allotments in the Restored Land 48:1-29 The City Gates and the Name: 'The Lord Is There' 48:30-35

Matthew

The Genealogy of Jesus 1:1-17 The Birth of Jesus Foretold to Joseph 1:18-25 The Visit of the Magi 2:1-12 Flight into Egypt and the Slaughter of the Innocents 2:13-18 Return to Nazareth 2:19-23 John the Baptist Prepares the Way 3:1-12 The Baptism of Jesus 3:13-17 The Temptation of Jesus 4:1-11 Jesus Begins His Galilean Ministry 4:12-17 Jesus Calls the First Disciples 4:18-22 Jesus Ministers Throughout Galilee 4:23-25 The Beatitudes 5:1-12 Salt and Light 5:13-16 Jesus and the Law 5:17-20 Teaching on Anger and Reconciliation 5:21-26 Teaching on Adultery and Lust 5:27-30 Teaching on Divorce 5:31-32 Teaching on Oaths and Honesty 5:33-37 Teaching on Retaliation and Generosity 5:38-42 Love Your Enemies 5:43-48 Giving to the Needy in Secret 6:1-4 Prayer and the Lord's Prayer 6:5-15 Teaching on Fasting 6:16-18 Treasures and Serving God 6:19-24 Do Not Worry 6:25-34 Do Not Judge 7:1-6 Ask, Seek, Knock and the Golden Rule 7:7-12 The Narrow and Wide Gates 7:13-14 Recognizing False Prophets 7:15-23 Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders 7:24-29 Jesus Cleanses a Leper 8:1-4 The Faith of the Centurion 8:5-13 Jesus Heals Many and Fulfills Prophecy 8:14-17 The Cost of Discipleship 8:18-22 Jesus Calms the Storm 8:23-27 Healing of Two Demon-Possessed Men 8:28-34 Jesus Heals a Paralytic 9:1-8 Jesus Calls Matthew and Eats with Sinners 9:9-13 Fasting and the New Cloth and Wineskins 9:14-17 A Daughter Restored and a Woman Healed 9:18-26 Two Blind Men Healed and a Mute Man Restored 9:27-34 Jesus' Compassion and the Call for Workers 9:35-38 The Mission of the Twelve 10:1-42 John's Inquiry and Jesus' Testimony about John 11:1-19 Woe to Unrepentant Cities 11:20-24 The Father's Revelation and Rest for the Weary 11:25-30 Sabbath Controversies: Grain and Healing 12:1-14 Jesus Heals and Fulfills Isaiah's Prophecy 12:15-21 Accusation, Blasphemy Against the Spirit, and the Heart's Fruit 12:22-37 The Sign of Jonah and the Unclean Spirit 12:38-45 Jesus Redefines Family 12:46-50 The Parable of the Sower and Its Interpretation 13:1-23 The Parable of the Weeds 13:24-30 The Mustard Seed and the Yeast 13:31-35 Explanation of the Weeds and End-Time Judgment 13:36-43 Treasure and Pearl: The Kingdom's Value 13:44-46 The Net and New and Old Treasures 13:47-52 Jesus Rejected at Nazareth 13:53-58 The Execution of John the Baptist 14:1-12 Feeding the Five Thousand 14:13-21 Jesus Walks on Water and Heals Many 14:22-36 Tradition, Purity, and the Canaanite Woman's Faith 15:1-28 Jesus Heals Many and Feeds the Four Thousand 15:29-39 Pharisees Demand a Sign 16:1-4 Warning About the Teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees 16:5-12 Peter's Confession: You Are the Christ 16:13-20 Jesus Foretells His Death and Discipleship 16:21-28 The Transfiguration 17:1-13 Healing a Demon-Possessed Boy and a Second Prediction of Death 17:14-23 Payment of the Temple Tax 17:24-27 Humility and Care for Little Ones 18:1-9 The Parable of the Lost Sheep 18:10-14 Church Discipline and Prayer 18:15-20 Forgiveness and the Unforgiving Servant 18:21-35 Marriage, Divorce, and Children 19:1-15 The Rich Young Ruler and the Cost of Discipleship 19:16-30 The Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard 20:1-16 Jesus Predicts His Death and Resurrection 20:17-19 Request for Honor and Teaching on Servanthood 20:20-28 Two Blind Men Healed Near Jericho 20:29-34 The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem 21:1-11 Jesus Cleanses the Temple and Heals 21:12-17 The Withered Fig Tree and Teaching on Faith 21:18-22 Jesus' Authority Challenged 21:23-27 The Parable of the Two Sons 21:28-32 The Parable of the Wicked Tenants 21:33-46 The Parable of the Wedding Banquet 22:1-14 Question about Paying Taxes to Caesar 22:15-22 The Sadducees and the Resurrection 22:23-33 The Greatest Commandment 22:34-40 Jesus Questions the Pharisees about the Messiah 22:41-46 Seven Woes on the Scribes and Pharisees 23:1-39 The Olivet Discourse: Signs of the End and the Temple's Destruction 24:1-35 The Olivet Discourse: Watchfulness and Judgment 24:36-51 The Parable of the Ten Virgins 25:1-13 The Parable of the Talents 25:14-30 The Final Judgment: Sheep and Goats 25:31-46 The Plot to Arrest Jesus 26:1-5 The Anointing at Bethany 26:6-13 Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus 26:14-16 The Last Supper 26:17-30 Jesus Predicts Peter's Denial 26:31-35 Prayer in Gethsemane 26:36-46 The Arrest of Jesus 26:47-56 Jesus Before the Sanhedrin 26:57-68 Peter's Denial and Repentance 26:69-75 Judas' Remorse and Suicide 27:1-10 Jesus Sentenced by Pilate 27:11-26 Jesus Mocked and Scourged 27:27-31 The Crucifixion and Mockery 27:32-44 The Death of Jesus 27:45-56 Jesus Is Buried 27:57-61 The Tomb Secured by the Authorities 27:62-66 The Resurrection: Women at the Tomb 28:1-10 The Guards' Report and the Chief Priests' Lie 28:11-15 The Great Commission 28:16-20

Mark

John the Baptist Prepares the Way 1:1-8 The Baptism and Temptation of Jesus 1:9-13 Jesus Begins His Ministry and Calls the First Disciples 1:14-20 Jesus Teaches with Authority and Casts Out an Unclean Spirit 1:21-28 Healings and Demons Cleansed at Simon's Home 1:29-34 Jesus Prays and Proclaims the Kingdom in Galilee 1:35-39 Healing of a Man with Leprosy 1:40-45 Forgiveness and Healing of a Paralytic 2:1-12 Calling of Levi and Eating with Sinners 2:13-17 Questions about Fasting; New Cloth and Wineskins 2:18-22 Sabbath Controversies: Grain, Healing, and Plot Against Jesus 2:23-3:6 Great Crowds Follow; Unclean Spirits Acknowledge Jesus 3:7-12 Jesus Appoints the Twelve Apostles 3:13-19 Accusations of Beelzebul and the Parable of the Strong Man 3:20-30 Jesus Redefines True Family 3:31-35 Parable of the Sower and Its Interpretation 4:1-20 A Lamp, Measure, and the Principle of Growth 4:21-25 Parable of the Growing Seed 4:26-29 The Mustard Seed and the Kingdom's Growth 4:30-34 Jesus Calms the Storm 4:35-41 The Gerasene Demoniac Restored 5:1-20 A Woman Healed and Jairus' Daughter Raised 5:21-43 Jesus Rejected in His Hometown 6:1-6 Jesus Sends Out the Twelve 6:7-13 Herod, Herodias, and the Death of John the Baptist 6:14-29 Feeding of the Five Thousand 6:30-44 Jesus Walks on Water and Heals at Gennesaret 6:45-56 Tradition, Inner Purity, and What Truly Defiles 7:1-23 A Gentile Woman's Faith and the Healing at Tyre 7:24-30 Jesus Heals a Deaf Man Who Could Not Speak Clearly 7:31-37 Feeding the Four Thousand and the Pharisees' Demand for a Sign 8:1-13 Beware the Yeast of the Pharisees and Herod 8:14-21 Healing of a Blind Man at Bethsaida 8:22-26 Peter Confesses Jesus as the Christ 8:27-30 Jesus Predicts His Death and Calls Disciples to Take Up the Cross 8:31-9:1 The Transfiguration and the Return of Elijah 9:2-13 Healing of a Boy with an Unclean Spirit; Jesus Predicts His Passion Again 9:14-32 Who Is the Greatest? A Child as the Model of Service 9:33-37 Tolerance for Those Who Serve in Jesus' Name 9:38-41 Warnings about Causing Sin; Exhortations on Salt and Holiness 9:42-50 Jesus' Teaching on Divorce 10:1-12 Jesus Blesses Little Children 10:13-16 The Rich Young Man and the Cost of Discipleship 10:17-31 Jesus Again Predicts His Suffering, Death, and Resurrection 10:32-34 Ambition and Servanthood: The Way of True Greatness 10:35-45 Jesus Heals Blind Bartimaeus 10:46-52 The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem 11:1-11 Withered Fig Tree and the Cleansing of the Temple 11:12-19 Faith, Prayer, and the Call to Forgiveness 11:20-26 Religious Leaders Question Jesus' Authority 11:27-33 The Parable of the Wicked Tenants 12:1-12 Render to Caesar: Taxes and Allegiance 12:13-17 Sadducees Challenge Resurrection; Jesus Teaches Eternal Life 12:18-27 The Greatest Commandment: Love God and Neighbor 12:28-34 Jesus Questions the Messiah and Warns Against Scribes 12:35-40 The Widow's Offering: True Generosity 12:41-44 The Olivet Discourse: Signs of Destruction and the End 13:1-31 No One Knows the Day: Be Watchful 13:32-37 Plot to Kill Jesus and the Anointing at Bethany 14:1-11 The Passover Meal and Institution of the Lord's Supper 14:12-26 Jesus Predicts the Disciples' Flight and Peter's Denial 14:27-31 Gethsemane: Jesus' Agony and Prayer 14:32-42 The Arrest of Jesus in Gethsemane 14:43-52 Jesus Before the Council 14:53-65 Peter's Denial and His Remorse 14:66-72 Jesus Before Pilate; Barabbas Released 15:1-15 The Soldiers Mock and Scourge Jesus 15:16-20 The Way of the Cross and the Crucifixion 15:21-32 Jesus' Death and the Centurion's Confession 15:33-41 The Burial of Jesus 15:42-47 The Resurrection: Women Find the Empty Tomb 16:1-8 Appearances of the Risen Lord and the Commission 16:9-20

Luke

Purpose and Order of the Gospel 1:1-4 Announcement of John the Baptist's Birth 1:5-25 The Annunciation to Mary 1:26-38 Mary Visits Elizabeth 1:39-45 Mary's Song (The Magnificat) 1:46-56 The Birth and Naming of John 1:57-66 Zechariah's Prophecy and John's Mission 1:67-80 The Birth of Jesus in Bethlehem 2:1-7 Angels Announce the Shepherds' Good News 2:8-20 Presentation in the Temple; Simeon and Anna 2:21-40 The Boy Jesus in the Temple 2:41-52 John the Baptist's Call to Repentance 3:1-20 The Baptism and Genealogy of Jesus 3:21-38 Jesus Tested in the Wilderness 4:1-13 Rejection at Nazareth 4:14-30 Authority over Unclean Spirits in Capernaum 4:31-37 Healings and Preaching in Galilee 4:38-44 The Call of the First Disciples 5:1-11 Healing a Man with Leprosy 5:12-16 A Paralytic Forgiven and Healed 5:17-26 The Calling of Levi and Eating with Sinners 5:27-32 Questions about Fasting; New Wine and Old Wineskins 5:33-39 Lord of the Sabbath and a Sabbath Healing 6:1-11 The Appointment of the Twelve Apostles 6:12-16 The Sermon on the Plain: Blessings and Woes 6:17-26 Love Your Enemies and Be Merciful 6:27-36 Judging Others and the Speck and Log 6:37-42 A Tree and Its Fruit: True Character Revealed 6:43-45 The Wise and Foolish Builders 6:46-49 The Faith of the Centurion 7:1-10 Raising the Widow's Son at Nain 7:11-17 John the Baptist's Inquiry and Jesus' Testimony 7:18-35 A Sinful Woman Forgiven 7:36-50 Parable of the Sower and Its Interpretation 8:1-15 Lighted Lamp and Hearing the Word 8:16-18 Jesus Redefines His Family 8:19-21 Jesus Calms the Storm 8:22-25 Healing the Gerasene Demoniac 8:26-39 Jairus' Daughter Raised and a Woman Healed 8:40-56 The Twelve Sent Out 9:1-9 Feeding the Five Thousand 9:10-17 Peter's Confession and the Way of the Cross 9:18-27 The Transfiguration 9:28-36 Healing a Demon-Possessed Boy; A Second Passion Prediction 9:37-45 Who Is Greatest and a Servant's Ministry 9:46-50 Jesus Resolves for Jerusalem; Samaritan Rejection 9:51-56 The Cost of Discipleship 9:57-62 The Seventy Sent Out and Their Return 10:1-24 The Good Samaritan 10:25-37 Mary and Martha: Choosing the Better Part 10:38-42 The Lord's Prayer and Persistent Prayer 11:1-13 Jesus, Beelzebul, and True Blessedness 11:14-28 Demand for a Sign; Jonah and the Queen of the South 11:29-32 The Light of the Body and Inner Purity 11:33-36 Woes to the Pharisees and Lawyers 11:37-54 Warnings against Hypocrisy and Confession before Men 12:1-12 The Parable of the Rich Fool 12:13-21 Do Not Worry; Seek God's Kingdom 12:22-34 Watchfulness and Faithful Stewardship 12:35-48 Division Caused by Christ 12:49-53 Interpreting the Times and Settling with Adversaries 12:54-59 Call to Repentance and the Barren Fig Tree 13:1-9 Healing on the Sabbath and Jesus' Rebuke 13:10-17 Parables of the Mustard Seed and Yeast 13:18-21 The Narrow Door and the Cost of Entry 13:22-30 Jesus Laments over Jerusalem 13:31-35 Healing at a Pharisee's House and Humility at the Table 14:1-14 Parable of the Great Banquet 14:15-24 The Cost of Following Jesus; Salt and Saltiness 14:25-35 The Parable of the Lost Sheep 15:1-7 The Parable of the Lost Coin 15:8-10 The Parable of the Prodigal Son 15:11-32 The Shrewd Manager and Teaching on Wealth 16:1-15 Law, the Kingdom, and Divorce 16:16-18 The Rich Man and Lazarus 16:19-31 Teachings on Temptation, Forgiveness, and Duty 17:1-10 Healing of the Ten Lepers 17:11-19 The Coming of the Kingdom and End-Time Sayings 17:20-37 Parable of the Persistent Widow 18:1-8 Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector 18:9-14 Jesus Blesses Little Children 18:15-17 The Rich Ruler and the Cost of Discipleship 18:18-30 Jesus Predicts His Death Again 18:31-34 Healing of Blind Bartimaeus 18:35-43 Zacchaeus: Salvation Comes to His House 19:1-10 Parable of the Ten Minas 19:11-27 Triumphal Entry and Lament over Jerusalem 19:28-44 Cleansing the Temple and Teaching 19:45-48 Jesus' Authority Challenged 20:1-8 Parable of the Wicked Tenants 20:9-19 Paying Taxes to Caesar 20:20-26 Question about the Resurrection 20:27-40 Jesus Questions the Pharisees; Warnings against Hypocrisy 20:41-47 The Widow's Offering 21:1-4 The Destruction of the Temple and Signs of the End 21:5-38 The Plot to Kill Jesus and Judas' Agreement 22:1-6 The Last Supper and Predictions of Denial 22:7-38 Agony in the Garden of Gethsemane 22:39-46 Jesus Arrested 22:47-53 Peter's Denial Fulfilled 22:54-62 Jesus Mocked and Beaten 22:63-65 Jesus before the Council and Pilate; Sentencing 22:66-23:25 The Way of the Cross and the Penitent Thief 23:26-43 The Death of Jesus and the Centurion's Confession 23:44-49 The Burial of Jesus 23:50-56 The Empty Tomb and the Women's Report 24:1-12 The Road to Emmaus and Recognition of the Risen Lord 24:13-35 Jesus Appears to the Disciples and Explains Scripture 24:36-49 The Ascension and the Disciples' Worship 24:50-53

John

The Word Became Flesh 1:1-18 John the Baptist's Witness 1:19-28 Behold the Lamb of God 1:29-34 The First Disciples and Simon Peter 1:35-42 Calling of Philip and Nathanael 1:43-51 The Wedding at Cana: Water Made Wine 2:1-11 Jesus Cleanses the Temple and Speaks of His Body 2:12-25 Nicodemus and the New Birth 3:1-21 John the Baptist Exalts Jesus 3:22-36 Jesus and the Samaritan Woman at the Well 4:1-26 The Harvest Is Ready 4:27-38 Samaritans Believe in Jesus 4:39-42 Healing of the Royal Official's Son 4:43-54 Jesus Heals at Bethesda 5:1-15 Jesus Claims Authority Over Life and Judgment 5:16-30 Witnesses to Jesus and Israel's Unbelief 5:31-47 Feeding the Five Thousand 6:1-15 Jesus Walks on the Sea 6:16-24 Jesus the Bread of Life 6:25-59 Many Turn Away; Peter's Confession 6:60-71 Jesus Stays Away from Judea 7:1-13 Jesus Teaches at the Festival 7:14-24 Growing Division Over Jesus 7:25-44 Temple Officers and the Adulterous Woman 7:45-8:11 Jesus the Light and His Claim 8:12-30 True Discipleship and Freedom 8:31-41 Jesus' Divine Origin and Opposition 8:42-47 Jesus' 'I Am' and Preexistence 8:48-59 Healing of a Man Born Blind 9:1-12 Controversy with the Pharisees over the Healing 9:13-34 Spiritual Sight and Blindness 9:35-41 The Good Shepherd and His Sheep 10:1-21 Feast of Dedication and Controversy over Jesus 10:22-42 Lazarus' Sickness and Jesus' Intention 11:1-16 Jesus Weeps at Lazarus' Tomb 11:17-37 Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead 11:38-44 Plot to Kill Jesus and Caiaphas' Counsel 11:45-57 Mary Anoints Jesus; Plot to Kill Lazarus 12:1-11 The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem 12:12-19 Greeks Seek Jesus; He Predicts His Death 12:20-36 Unbelief and Jesus' Final Appeal 12:37-50 Jesus Washes the Disciples' Feet 13:1-17 The Prediction of Judas' Betrayal 13:18-30 The New Commandment and Peter's Denial 13:31-38 Jesus Promises a Place in the Father's House 14:1-4 Jesus the Way to the Father 14:5-14 Promise of the Holy Spirit and Peace 14:15-31 The Vine and the Command to Love 15:1-17 The World's Hatred and the Cost of Discipleship 15:18-16:4 The Holy Spirit's Work 16:5-16 Sorrow Turned to Joy; Peace in Christ 16:17-33 The Son's Prayer for Glory 17:1-5 Prayer for the Disciples' Protection and Sanctification 17:6-19 Prayer for Unity Among Believers 17:20-26 Jesus Arrested in Gethsemane 18:1-11 Jesus Brought to Annas 18:12-14 Peter's First Denial 18:15-18 Jesus Questioned and Struck Before the High Priest 18:19-24 Peter Denies Jesus Three Times 18:25-27 Jesus Before Pilate 18:28-40 Jesus Scourged, Mocked, and Sentenced to Crucifixion 19:1-16 The Crucifixion and Jesus' Care for His Mother 19:17-27 Jesus' Death and the Fulfillment of Scripture 19:28-37 Jesus' Burial 19:38-42 The Empty Tomb Discovered 20:1-9 Mary Magdalene Meets the Risen Lord 20:10-18 Jesus Appears to His Disciples and Breathes the Spirit 20:19-23 Thomas Believes; Purpose of John's Gospel 20:24-31 The Miraculous Catch and Breakfast by the Sea 21:1-14 Peter Reinstated and the Beloved Disciple 21:15-25

Acts

The Ascension of Jesus 1:1-11 Prayer in the Upper Room and the Choosing of Matthias 1:12-26 Pentecost: The Coming of the Spirit 2:1-13 Peter's Sermon and Three Thousand Converted 2:14-41 The Early Christian Community 2:42-47 Healing at the Beautiful Gate 3:1-10 Peter's Address at Solomon's Colonnade 3:11-26 The Apostles Before the Sanhedrin 4:1-22 Believers Pray for Boldness 4:23-31 The Believers Share Possessions 4:32-37 Ananias and Sapphira 5:1-11 Signs Performed by the Apostles 5:12-16 Persecution of the Apostles and Their Witness 5:17-42 The Appointment of the Seven Deacons 6:1-7 Stephen's Wisdom and Opposition 6:8-15 Stephen's Speech before the Sanhedrin 7:1-53 The Stoning of Stephen and the Persecution of the Church 7:54-8:1 Saul's Persecution Scatters the Church 8:2-3 Philip Proclaims Christ in Samaria 8:4-8 Simon Magus and Peter's Rebuke 8:9-25 Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch 8:26-40 The Conversion of Saul 9:1-19 Saul's Early Ministry and Acceptance by the Church 9:20-31 Peter Heals Aeneas and Raises Tabitha 9:32-43 Cornelius' Vision and the Call for Peter 10:1-8 Peter's Vision and the Messengers from Cornelius 10:9-23 Peter at Cornelius' House: Gentiles Receive the Spirit 10:24-48 Peter Defends the Conversion of Gentiles 11:1-18 The Church in Antioch and Famine Relief 11:19-30 Herod Executes James; Peter Miraculously Freed 12:1-19 Herod's Death and the Church's Continued Growth 12:20-25 The First Missionary Sending 13:1-3 Ministry in Cyprus and Elymas's Blinding 13:4-12 Paul's Mission in Pisidian Antioch 13:13-52 Paul and Barnabas in Iconium 14:1-7 Healing in Lystra and Paul's Stoning 14:8-20 Paul and Barnabas Strengthen the Churches 14:21-28 The Jerusalem Council on Gentile Circumcision 15:1-21 The Council's Letter and Peace with Antioch 15:22-35 Paul and Barnabas Separate 15:36-41 Timothy Joins Paul and Churches Are Strengthened 16:1-5 The Call to Macedonia 16:6-10 Lydia's Conversion at Philippi 16:11-15 Paul and Silas Imprisoned and Released in Philippi 16:16-40 Preaching in Thessalonica and Opposition 17:1-9 Berea's Noble Reception and Paul's Departure 17:10-15 Paul's Address at the Areopagus 17:16-34 Paul's Ministry in Corinth and Conflict 18:1-17 Paul Departs; Apollos Instructed by Priscilla and Aquila 18:18-28 Paul's Ministry and the Ephesian Disciples 19:1-22 The Ephesian Riot over Artemis 19:23-41 Paul's Journeys Through Macedonia and Greece 20:1-6 Eutychus Raised in Troas 20:7-12 Paul's Farewell to the Ephesian Elders 20:13-38 Paul's Voyage to Jerusalem 21:1-16 Paul's Arrival in Jerusalem and the Temple Ritual 21:17-26 Paul Seized in the Temple 21:27-36 Paul's Defense: His Conversion and Mission 21:37-22:21 Paul's Arrest and the Council's Division 22:22-23:11 The Plot to Kill Paul and the Soldier's Intervention 23:12-22 Paul Escorted to Caesarea under Guard 23:23-35 Paul's Defense before Governor Felix 24:1-27 Paul Brought before Festus and the Jewish Charges 25:1-12 King Agrippa Learns of Paul's Case 25:13-22 Paul's Defense Before Agrippa 25:23-26:32 Paul's Voyage to Rome Begins 27:1-12 The Storm at Sea and God's Promise of Safety 27:13-26 Shipwreck and Deliverance on Malta 27:27-44 Paul on Malta: Healing and Hospitality 28:1-10 Voyage to Rome and Arrival 28:11-16 Paul in Rome: Preaching under House Arrest 28:17-31

Romans

Paul's Greeting and the Gospel's Power 1:1-17 God's Wrath Against Ungodliness 1:18-32 God's Impartial Judgment and Conscience 2:1-16 The Law, True Circumcision, and Jewish Identity 2:17-29 Israel's Advantage and God's Faithfulness 3:1-8 Universal Sinfulness and the Law's Condemnation 3:9-20 Righteousness Through Faith and Justification 3:21-31 Abraham: Justification by Faith 4:1-25 Peace with God and Reconciliation 5:1-11 Adam and Christ: Death, Grace, and Righteousness 5:12-21 Dead to Sin, Alive in Christ 6:1-14 Slavery to Sin or to Righteousness 6:15-23 Released from the Law to Serve in the Spirit 7:1-6 The Inner Conflict: Law, Sin, and the Flesh 7:7-25 Life in the Spirit: Freedom and Adoption 8:1-17 Future Glory and the Spirit's Intercession 8:18-27 Assurance of God's Love: Nothing Can Separate Us 8:28-39 Paul's Sorrow and God's Sovereign Election 9:1-29 Righteousness by Faith and Israel's Unbelief 9:30-10:21 A Remnant Preserved and Israel's Hardening 11:1-10 Gentiles Grafted In and a Warning Against Boasting 11:11-24 The Mystery of Israel's Salvation and God's Mercy 11:25-32 Doxology: Praise for God's Wisdom and Sovereignty 11:33-36 A Living Sacrifice and the Diversity of Gifts 12:1-8 Christian Conduct: Love, Humility, and Ethical Duties 12:9-21 Submission to Authorities and Civic Duty 13:1-7 Love Fulfills the Law; Walk in the Light 13:8-14 Christian Liberty, Conscience, and Mutual Acceptance 14:1-15:13 Paul's Service to the Gentiles and Missionary Ambition 15:14-22 Paul's Travel Plans and Prayer Requests 15:23-33 Personal Greetings, Final Warnings, and Doxology 16:1-27

Revelation

The Revelation Announced and the Blessing 1:1-3 Greeting and the Lord's Self‑Declaration 1:4-8 John's Vision of the Glorified Son of Man 1:9-20 Letter to Ephesus: Faithfulness and the Call to Repent 2:1-7 Letter to Smyrna: Persecution and the Crown of Life 2:8-11 Letter to Pergamum: Fidelity and False Teaching 2:12-17 Letter to Thyatira: Tolerance of Immorality and Promise to Overcomers 2:18-29 Letter to Sardis: Wakefulness and Repentance 3:1-6 Letter to Philadelphia: An Open Door and a Promise of Protection 3:7-13 Letter to Laodicea: Lukewarmness and the Call to Repent 3:14-22 The Throne in Heaven and Heavenly Worship 4:1-11 The Sealed Scroll and the Worthy Lamb 5:1-14 The Six Seals: Tribulation and Cosmic Disturbance 6:1-17 The Sealing of the 144,000 7:1-8 The Multitude Before the Throne: Salvation and Comfort 7:9-17 The Seventh Seal and the Prayers of the Saints 8:1-5 The Trumpet Judgments: Plagues and Woes 8:6-9:21 The Mighty Angel and the Little Scroll 10:1-11 The Two Witnesses: Prophecy, Death, and Resurrection 11:1-14 The Seventh Trumpet: God's Kingdom Proclaimed and the Temple Opened 11:15-19 The Cosmic Conflict: The Woman, the Dragon, and the Male Child 12:1-13:1 The Sea Beast: Blasphemy and Persecution 13:2-10 The Earth Beast and the Mark of the Beast 13:11-18 The Lamb on Mount Zion and the 144,000 14:1-5 The Three Angels' Messages and the Call to Endure 14:6-13 The Harvest of the Earth: Reaping God's Judgment 14:14-20 The Seven Last Plagues and the Victors' Song 15:1-8 The Bowl Judgments: The Seven Bowls of God's Wrath 16:1-21 The Fall of Babylon the Great and the Beast's Doom 17:1-18:24 Heavenly Praise and the Marriage of the Lamb 19:1-10 Christ's Triumphant Return and the Defeat of the Beast 19:11-21 Satan Bound and the Reign of the Saints 20:1-6 Satan's Final Rebellion and Defeat 20:7-10 The Great White Throne and the Final Judgment 20:11-15 The New Heaven and New Earth and the New Jerusalem 21:1-27 The River of Life and the Throne of God 22:1-6
1 Now King David was old, advanced in days; they covered him with garments, but he was not warmed.

1 K.1.1 - Details

Translation

Now King David was old, advanced in days; they covered him with garments, but he was not warmed.

Original Text

והמלך דוד זקן בא בימים ויכסהו בבגדים ולא יחם לו׃

Morphology

  • והמלך: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,def
  • דוד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • זקן: ADJ,m,sg,abs
  • בא: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • בימים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • ויכסהו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • בבגדים: PREP+NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • ולא: CONJ
  • יחם: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • לו: PRON,3,m,sg

Parallels

  • 1 Chronicles 23:1 (verbal): Chronicles uses the formula that David was "old and full of days," echoing the language about David's infirmity and introducing the transfer of power to his son.
  • 1 Chronicles 29:1 (structural): A parallel account of David's last days and his preparations for Solomon's succession; Chronicles retells the same situation of an aged David organizing the transition.
  • 1 Kings 2:1 (structural): Immediate literary continuation in the Deuteronomistic history: the narrative moves from David's old age in ch.1 to the imminent end of his life and his final charge to Solomon in ch.2.
  • Psalm 71:9 (thematic): A poetic reflection on vulnerability in old age—"do not cast me off in the time of old age"—which thematically parallels the depiction of the aged, weakened David who needs to be kept warm and cared for.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Now King David was old, advanced in days; they covered him with garments, but he could not keep warm.
  • Now King David was old, advanced in days; he covered himself with garments, but he could not keep warm.
2 And his servants said to him, "Let a young virgin be sought for my lord the king, and let her stand before the king and attend him; let her lie in your bosom and be to my lord the king a source of warmth."

1 K.1.2 - Details

Translation

And his servants said to him, "Let a young virgin be sought for my lord the king, and let her stand before the king and attend him; let her lie in your bosom and be to my lord the king a source of warmth."

Original Text

ויאמרו לו עבדיו יבקשו לאדני המלך נערה בתולה ועמדה לפני המלך ותהי־ לו סכנת ושכבה בחיקך וחם לאדני המלך׃

Morphology

  • ויאמרו: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,pl
  • לו: PRON,3,m,sg
  • עבדיו: NOUN,m,pl,abs+3ms
  • יבקשו: VERB,qal,imf,3,m,pl
  • לאדני: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,m,poss1s
  • המלך: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • נערה: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • בתולה: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • ועמדה: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,f,sg
  • לפני: PREP
  • המלך: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • ותהי: VERB,qal,perf,3,f,sg
  • לו: PRON,3,m,sg
  • סכנת: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • ושכבה: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,f,sg
  • בחיקך: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,suff2m
  • וחם: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,f,sg
  • לאדני: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,m,poss1s
  • המלך: NOUN,m,sg,def

Parallels

  • 1 Kgs 1:4 (structural): Immediate parallel within the same narrative — explains the result of the servants’ suggestion: a young virgin (Abishag the Shunammite) is sought and attended to the king.
  • 2 Sam 11:2-5 (thematic): David’s sexual encounter with Bathsheba: another episode where a king engages with a young woman who comes to him, highlighting themes of royal sexual access and vulnerability.
  • 2 Sam 12:8 (allusion): Nathan’s rebuke to David speaks of giving a man his master’s house and wives into his bosom — echoes the idea of women placed in the king’s bed and the political/sexual implications of royal intimacy.
  • Gen 24:16-67 (verbal): Eliezer’s search and selection of a young virgin (Rebekah) as a bride for Isaac parallels the formulaic language and social practice of seeking a virgin to serve and lie with a patriarchal lord.
  • Prov 7:6-23 (thematic): Depicts the deliberate placement of a woman to seduce and ensnare a man — resonates thematically with the use of a young woman’s body and proximity to influence a powerful man’s actions.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And his servants said to him, 'Let them seek for my lord the king a young virgin; let her stand before the king, attend him, lie in your bosom, and be a source of warmth for my lord the king.'
  • And his servants said to him, “Let a young virgin be sought for my lord the king, and let her stand before the king and attend him; let her be a provider for the king and lie in his bosom, that my lord the king may be warm.”
3 So they sought for a beautiful young woman throughout all the territory of Israel, and they found Abishag the Shunammite and brought her to the king.

1 K.1.3 - Details

Translation

So they sought for a beautiful young woman throughout all the territory of Israel, and they found Abishag the Shunammite and brought her to the king.

Original Text

ויבקשו נערה יפה בכל גבול ישראל וימצאו את־ אבישג השונמית ויבאו אתה למלך׃

Morphology

  • ויבקשו: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,pl
  • נערה: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • יפה: ADJ,m,sg,abs
  • בכל: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • גבול: NOUN,m,sg,cs
  • ישראל: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • וימצאו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • את: PRT,acc
  • אבישג: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • השונמית: NOUN,f,sg,def
  • ויבאו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • אתה: PRON,2,m,sg
  • למלך: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • 1 Kings 1:4 (verbal): Immediate continuation: the verse that follows identifies Abishag by name and describes her role as David’s attendant/nurse, completing the action introduced in 1:3.
  • 1 Kings 2:13-25 (thematic): Later narrative significance: Adonijah’s request for Abishag as a wife/beard becomes a political pretext for Solomon to order Adonijah’s execution, showing the political implications of Abishag’s position.
  • Esther 2:2-4 (verbal): Parallel procedure: royal households searching for attractive young women to bring into the king’s service/household; similar language and social practice of selecting attendants for a monarch.
  • 2 Kings 4:8-17 (allusion): Shared epithet: another well‑known ‘Shunammite’ woman appears in Elisha’s stories; while a different person, the common geographic designation (Shunammite) evokes regional identity and literary echoes.

Alternative generated candidates

  • So they searched throughout all the territory of Israel for a beautiful young woman, and they found Abishag the Shunammite; and they brought her to the king.
  • So they sought for a fair young woman throughout all the territory of Israel; and they found Abishag the Shunammite, and brought her to the king.
4 The young woman was very beautiful; she became a servant to the king and ministered to him, but the king did not know her.

1 K.1.4 - Details

Translation

The young woman was very beautiful; she became a servant to the king and ministered to him, but the king did not know her.

Original Text

והנערה יפה עד־ מאד ותהי למלך סכנת ותשרתהו והמלך לא ידעה׃

Morphology

  • והנערה: CONJ+NOUN,f,sg,def
  • יפה: ADJ,m,sg,abs
  • עד: PREP
  • מאד: ADV
  • ותהי: VERB,qal,perf,3,f,sg
  • למלך: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • סכנת: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • ותשרתהו: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,f,sg+PRON,3,m,sg
  • והמלך: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,def
  • לא: PART_NEG
  • ידעה: VERB,qal,perf,3,f,sg

Parallels

  • 1 Kgs 1:3 (structural): Immediate context: the servants seek 'a young virgin' to attend the king — the very request that brings Abishag and leads into v.4's description.
  • 1 Kgs 2:13-22 (thematic): Later episode in which Adonijah's request for Abishag becomes a political charge against him; continues and reinterprets her role as the king's attendant.
  • Gen 24:16 (verbal): Rebekah is described as 'very fair' and serves as a maiden in a household — verbal and thematic similarity in portraying exceptional beauty and maiden-servant status.
  • 2 Sam 12:24-25 (thematic): Bathsheba is comforted by David and bears him a son — contrasts with Abishag, whom the text explicitly says 'the king knew not,' highlighting different kinds of relationships between David and prominent women.
  • 1 Sam 25:42-43 (thematic): Abigail, described as beautiful and prudent, becomes David's wife after serving him; parallels the motif of a beautiful woman associated with David's household and protection.

Alternative generated candidates

  • The young woman was very beautiful; she became a servant to the king and ministered to him, but the king knew her not.
  • The young woman was very beautiful; she ministered to the king and attended him, but the king knew her not.
5 Now Adonijah son of Haggith exalted himself, saying, "I will be king." He prepared chariots and horsemen and fifty men who ran before him.

1 K.1.5 - Details

Translation

Now Adonijah son of Haggith exalted himself, saying, "I will be king." He prepared chariots and horsemen and fifty men who ran before him.

Original Text

ואדניה בן־ חגית מתנשא לאמר אני אמלך ויעש לו רכב ופרשים וחמשים איש רצים לפניו׃

Morphology

  • ואדניה: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • חגית: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • מתנשא: VERB,hitp,ptcp,3,m,sg
  • לאמר: INF,qal,infc
  • אני: PRON,1,sg
  • אמלך: VERB,qal,impf,1,m,sg
  • ויעש: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • לו: PRON,3,m,sg
  • רכב: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ופרשים: CONJ+NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • וחמשים: CONJ+NUM,card,pl,m
  • איש: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • רצים: VERB,qal,ptcp,3,m,pl
  • לפניו: PREP+PRON,3,m,sg

Parallels

  • 2 Samuel 15:1-6 (verbal): Absalom’s self-exaltation uses nearly identical language and imagery—he makes himself a reputation, prepares chariots and horses, and sets fifty men to run before him (a close verbal and narrative parallel to Adonijah’s bid for the throne).
  • 1 Kings 1:32-40 (structural): The contrasting account in the same chapter where Solomon is anointed king (by Zadok, Nathan, and others) provides a structural parallel and counterpoint to Adonijah’s attempt to seize the throne.

  • 1 Chronicles 29:22-25 (structural): The parallel Chronicles account records the public anointing and establishment of Solomon as king, corroborating and expanding the outcome that counters Adonijah’s usurpation (structural parallel to 1 Kgs 1).
  • Psalm 2 (thematic): Psalm 2 thematically frames rebellions against God’s anointed king: earthly pretenders plot in vain while God installs his chosen ruler—this provides theological background to episodes of usurpation like Adonijah’s and Absalom’s.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Adonijah son of Haggith exalted himself, saying, 'I will be king.' He prepared for himself a chariot and horsemen, and fifty men who ran before him.
  • Now Adonijah the son of Haggith exalted himself, saying, “I will be king”; and he prepared for himself chariots and horsemen and fifty men running before him.
6 His father had never rebuked him at any time by asking, "Why have you done so?" Also he was very handsome in appearance, and his mother bore him after Absalom.

1 K.1.6 - Details

Translation

His father had never rebuked him at any time by asking, "Why have you done so?" Also he was very handsome in appearance, and his mother bore him after Absalom.

Original Text

ולא־ עצבו אביו מימיו לאמר מדוע ככה עשית וגם־ הוא טוב־ תאר מאד ואתו ילדה אחרי אבשלום׃

Morphology

  • ולא: CONJ
  • עצבו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • אביו: NOUN,m,sg,abs+3,m,sg
  • מימיו: PREP+NOUN,m,pl,abs,3ms
  • לאמר: INF,qal,infc
  • מדוע: ADV
  • ככה: ADV
  • עשית: VERB,qal,perf,2,m,sg
  • וגם: CONJ
  • הוא: PRON,3,m,sg
  • טוב: ADJ,m,pl,abs
  • תאר: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • מאד: ADV
  • ואתו: CONJ+PRON,3,m,sg
  • ילדה: VERB,qal,perf,3,f,sg
  • אחרי: PREP
  • אבשלום: NOUN,m,sg,abs,prop

Parallels

  • 1 Kings 1:7 (verbal): Repeats the observation that David 'had not displeased him at any time' and links Adonijah's advantage to his youth and the absence of paternal rebuke.
  • 2 Samuel 14:25-27 (allusion): Describes Absalom's celebrated handsomeness ('none so highly praised for his beauty'), providing the background for the comparison 'born after Absalom' and the association with physical attractiveness.
  • Proverbs 13:24 (thematic): Speaks to parental discipline ('He who spares the rod hates his son'); thematically contrasts the expected reproof of a son with David's failure to rebuke Adonijah.
  • 1 Chronicles 3:1-4 (structural): Genealogical listing of David's sons (including Absalom and Adonijah), corroborating the phrase 'his mother bare him after Absalom' as a statement of birth order.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And his father had not at any time rebuked him, saying, 'Why have you done so?' He was also very handsome in appearance, and his mother had borne him after Absalom.
  • His father had not at any time rebuked him by saying, “Why have you done so?” He was also a very handsome man, and he was born after Absalom.
7 And he was supported by Joab son of Zeruiah and by Abiathar the priest; they helped him.

1 K.1.7 - Details

Translation

And he was supported by Joab son of Zeruiah and by Abiathar the priest; they helped him.

Original Text

ויהיו דבריו עם יואב בן־ צרויה ועם אביתר הכהן ויעזרו אחרי אדניה׃

Morphology

  • ויהיו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • דבריו: NOUN,m,pl,abs+3m
  • עם: PREP
  • יואב: NOUN,prop,m,sg
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • צרויה: NOUN,prop,f,sg
  • ועם: CONJ+PREP
  • אביתר: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • הכהן: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • ויעזרו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • אחרי: PREP
  • אדניה: NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • 1 Kings 1:8 (structural): Immediate narrative contrast listing those who supported Solomon (Zadok, Nathan, Benaiah, the army) against Adonijah’s supporters Joab and Abiathar.
  • 1 Kings 2:26-27 (structural): Solomon’s punishment of Abiathar (removal from the priesthood and banishment) directly results from Abiathar’s support for Adonijah.
  • 1 Kings 2:31-34 (structural): Joab is executed on Solomon’s orders because he had supported Adonijah, showing the political consequences of backing the rival.
  • 1 Samuel 22:20-23 (allusion): Earlier episode where Abiathar the priest escapes to David and serves him—contrasts Abiathar’s prior loyalty to David with his later support for Adonijah.
  • 2 Samuel 15:1-6 (thematic): Absalom’s conspiracy illustrates a parallel pattern: a royal son gathers military and political supporters (counselors, commanders, priests) to press a claim to the throne, similar to Adonijah’s action.

Alternative generated candidates

  • His supporters were Joab son of Zeruiah and Abiathar the priest; they helped Adonijah.
  • And his supporters were Joab the son of Zeruiah and Abiathar the priest; they helped him.
8 But Zadok the priest and Benaiah son of Jehoiada and Nathan the prophet and Shimei and Rei and the mighty men of David were not with Adonijah.

1 K.1.8 - Details

Translation

But Zadok the priest and Benaiah son of Jehoiada and Nathan the prophet and Shimei and Rei and the mighty men of David were not with Adonijah.

Original Text

וצדוק הכהן ובניהו בן־ יהוידע ונתן הנביא ושמעי ורעי והגבורים אשר לדוד לא היו עם־ אדניהו׃

Morphology

  • וצדוק: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • הכהן: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • ובניהו: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • יהוידע: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ונתן: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • הנביא: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • ושמעי: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ורעי: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • והגבורים: CONJ+NOUN,m,pl,def
  • אשר: PRON,rel
  • לדוד: PREP+NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • לא: PART_NEG
  • היו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • עם: PREP
  • אדניהו: NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • 1 Kgs 1:5 (thematic): Contrasts Adonijah’s own supporters (chariots, horsemen, and followers) with those loyal to David who were not with Adonijah.
  • 1 Kgs 1:32-40 (structural): Immediate narrative continuation: Zadok, Nathan, and Benaiah appear to anoint Solomon—showing these same leaders were aligned against Adonijah’s claim.
  • 1 Chr 11:10-47 (verbal): Catalogue of David’s ‘mighty men’ (parallel to the phrase “the mighty men that belonged to David”), listing many of the same warriors and emphasizing their importance to David’s household.
  • 1 Kgs 2:13-25 (thematic): Later episodes in Solomon’s accession and consolidation where Zadok and Benaiah act on Solomon’s behalf, illustrating the continued loyalty of those who were not with Adonijah.

Alternative generated candidates

  • But Zadok the priest, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and the prophet Nathan, and Shimei and Reaiah, and the mighty men who belonged to David were not with Adonijah.
  • But Zadok the priest, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and Nathan the prophet, and Shimei, and Rei, and the mighty men who belonged to David were not with Adonijah.
9 Adonijah sacrificed sheep, oxen, and fatlings in abundance by the stone of Zoheleth which is near En‑rogel, and he called all his brothers, the king's sons, and all the men of Judah, the king's servants.

1 K.1.9 - Details

Translation

Adonijah sacrificed sheep, oxen, and fatlings in abundance by the stone of Zoheleth which is near En‑rogel, and he called all his brothers, the king's sons, and all the men of Judah, the king's servants.

Original Text

ויזבח אדניהו צאן ובקר ומריא עם אבן הזחלת אשר־ אצל עין רגל ויקרא את־ כל־ אחיו בני המלך ולכל־ אנשי יהודה עבדי המלך׃

Morphology

  • ויזבח: VERB,qal,imperfect,3,m,sg
  • אדניהו: NOUN,prop,m,sg
  • צאן: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • ובקר: CONJ,NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • ומריא: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • עם: PREP
  • אבן: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • הזחלת: NOUN,prop,f,sg,def
  • אשר: PRON,rel
  • אצל: PREP
  • עין: NOUN,f,sg,cons
  • רגל: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • ויקרא: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • את: PRT,acc
  • כל: DET
  • אחיו: NOUN,3,m,sg,abs
  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • המלך: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • ולכל: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אנשי: NOUN,m,pl,cons
  • יהודה: NOUN,m,sg,prop
  • עבדי: NOUN,m,pl,cons
  • המלך: NOUN,m,sg,def

Parallels

  • 1 Kings 1:5 (structural): Earlier in the same narrative Adonijah 'exalts himself' and gathers supporters—this verse (1:9) describes the feast he holds as part of that bid for the throne.
  • 1 Kings 1:39-40 (structural): Solomon's anointing and the ensuing public celebration provide a direct contrast to Adonijah's private sacrificial feast, highlighting competing claims and legitimate installation.
  • 1 Chronicles 29:22-23 (thematic): The formal installation of Solomon with anointing and a great feast parallels the pattern of royal succession rituals and contrasts with Adonijah's unofficial gathering.
  • 2 Samuel 15:10-13 (thematic): Absalom's secret plotting and move to set himself up as king in Hebron echoes the pattern of a royal son rallying support and arranging events to advance a claim to the throne.
  • 1 Kings 2:13-25 (structural): The later episode in which Adonijah makes requests and is executed shows the consequences of his earlier bid (including the feast in 1:9) and completes the narrative arc.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Adonijah sacrificed sheep, oxen, and fatlings by the stone of Zoheleth which is by the spring of Rogel, and he called all his brothers, the king's sons, and all the men of Judah, the king's servants.
  • Adonijah sacrificed sheep, oxen, and fatlings by the stone of Zoheleth that is near En-rogel, and called all his brothers, the king’s sons, and all the men of Judah, the king’s servants.
10 But he did not call Nathan the prophet, nor Benaiah, nor the mighty men, nor Solomon his brother.

1 K.1.10 - Details

Translation

But he did not call Nathan the prophet, nor Benaiah, nor the mighty men, nor Solomon his brother.

Original Text

ואת־ נתן הנביא ובניהו ואת־ הגבורים ואת־ שלמה אחיו לא קרא׃

Morphology

  • ואת: CONJ
  • נתן: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • הנביא: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • ובניהו: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ואת: CONJ
  • הגבורים: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • ואת: CONJ
  • שלמה: ADJ,f,sg,abs
  • אחיו: NOUN,3,m,sg,abs
  • לא: PART_NEG
  • קרא: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg

Parallels

  • 1 Kings 1:11 (structural): Immediate narrative continuation: Nathan the prophet, who Adonijah did not call here, is next shown being summoned by Bathsheba and taking action to secure Solomon’s kingship.
  • 1 Kings 1:26 (verbal): Parallel contrast in wording: this verse describes whom Adonijah did summon (his brothers and the men of Judah), highlighting by contrast the specific important figures he omitted in 1:10.
  • 1 Kings 1:32-40 (thematic): Description of Solomon’s anointing supported by Nathan, Benaiah and the king’s mighty men—directly contrasts with 1:10’s note that Adonijah did not call these legitimate supporters.
  • 1 Chronicles 29:22-25 (allusion): Chronicles’ account of Solomon’s accession likewise emphasizes the role of Benaiah, Zadok and the king’s officers in establishing Solomon, offering a parallel version of the exclusion and subsequent legitimation implied in 1 Kings 1:10.

Alternative generated candidates

  • But he did not call Nathan the prophet, nor Benaiah, nor the mighty men, nor Solomon his brother.
  • But he did not call Nathan the prophet, nor Benaiah, nor the mighty men, nor Solomon his brother.
11 Then Nathan said to Bathsheba the mother of Solomon, "Have you not heard that Adonijah son of Haggith is now king, and our lord King David does not know it?"

1 K.1.11 - Details

Translation

Then Nathan said to Bathsheba the mother of Solomon, "Have you not heard that Adonijah son of Haggith is now king, and our lord King David does not know it?"

Original Text

ויאמר נתן אל־ בת־ שבע אם־ שלמה לאמר הלוא שמעת כי מלך אדניהו בן־ חגית ואדנינו דוד לא ידע׃

Morphology

  • ויאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • נתן: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • אל: NEG
  • בת: NOUN,f,sg,cs
  • שבע: NUM,card
  • אם: CONJ
  • שלמה: ADJ,f,sg,abs
  • לאמר: INF,qal,infc
  • הלוא: PART
  • שמעת: VERB,qal,perf,2,m,sg
  • כי: CONJ
  • מלך: NOUN,m,sg,cons
  • אדניהו: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • חגית: NOUN,prop,f,sg,abs
  • ואדנינו: NOUN,m,sg,abs,pre:W,suf:1pl
  • דוד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • לא: PART_NEG
  • ידע: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg

Parallels

  • 1 Kings 1:5 (verbal): Describes Adonijah's self-exaltation and gathering of supporters — the immediate narrative background to Nathan's report that Adonijah has acted as if king.
  • 1 Kings 1:14-16 (structural): Continues the scene where Bathsheba is sent to David and Nathan gives the explicit instructions that follow verse 11; shows the joint strategy to counter Adonijah's move.
  • 1 Kings 1:32-40 (thematic): Records Solomon's anointing and public proclamation as king — the decisive response to Adonijah's attempt to seize the throne mentioned in 1:11.
  • 2 Samuel 3:8-11 (thematic): A parallel episode of rival kingship during David's rise: Abner sets up Ish-bosheth as king, illustrating the recurring theme of contested succession and political maneuvering in Davidic history.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Then Nathan said to Bathsheba, mother of Solomon, 'Have you not heard that Adonijah son of Haggith is king? And our lord David knows nothing of it.'
  • Then Nathan said to Bathsheba, “Have you not heard that Adonijah the son of Haggith has become king, and our lord the king knows it not?
12 Now therefore come, let me give you counsel, that you may save your life and the life of your son Solomon.

1 K.1.12 - Details

Translation

Now therefore come, let me give you counsel, that you may save your life and the life of your son Solomon.

Original Text

ועתה לכי איעצך נא עצה ומלטי את־ נפשך ואת־ נפש בנך שלמה׃

Morphology

  • ועתה: CONJ
  • לכי: VERB,qal,impv,2,f,sg
  • איעצך: VERB,qal,impf,1,_,sg
  • נא: PART
  • עצה: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ומלטי: VERB,qal,imp,2,f,sg
  • את: PRT,acc
  • נפשך: NOUN,f,sg,abs,2,m
  • ואת: CONJ
  • נפש: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • בנך: NOUN,m,sg,cstr+poss,2,m,sg
  • שלמה: ADJ,f,sg,abs

Parallels

  • 1 Kings 1:11 (structural): Immediate narrative pair: Nathan's instruction to Bathsheba to go in to David; same counsel and episode leading to Solomon's preservation.
  • Genesis 27:8–10 (thematic): Rebekah urges Jacob to follow her plan to obtain Isaac's blessing—mother's counsel enacted to secure a son's future/succession.
  • Esther 4:14–16 (thematic): Mordecai urges Esther to risk approaching the king to save lives—advice to intercede with the ruler in order to preserve life and destiny.
  • 1 Samuel 19:2–3 (thematic): Jonathan warns and helps David escape Saul's plot—an ally's counsel and intervention to save the life of a threatened heir/leader.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Now therefore, go, I will counsel you a plan; save your life and the life of your son Solomon.
  • Now therefore come, let me advise you, that I may preserve your life and the life of your son Solomon.
13 Go in and enter before the king and speak to him thus: 'My lord the king, did you not swear to your servant by the LORD your God, saying, "Surely Solomon your son shall reign after me, and he shall sit on my throne"? Why then has Adonijah become king?'

1 K.1.13 - Details

Translation

Go in and enter before the king and speak to him thus: 'My lord the king, did you not swear to your servant by the LORD your God, saying, "Surely Solomon your son shall reign after me, and he shall sit on my throne"? Why then has Adonijah become king?'

Original Text

לכי ובאי ׀ אל־ המלך דוד ואמרת אליו הלא־ אתה אדני המלך נשבעת לאמתך לאמר כי־ שלמה בנך ימלך אחרי והוא ישב על־ כסאי ומדוע מלך אדניהו׃

Morphology

  • לכי: VERB,qal,impv,2,f,sg
  • ובאי: VERB,qal,impv,2,f,sg
  • אל: NEG
  • המלך: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • דוד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ואמרת: CONJ+VERB,qal,impf,2,m,sg
  • אליו: PREP+PRON,3,m,sg
  • הלא: PART
  • אתה: PRON,2,m,sg
  • אדני: NOUN,m,sg,abs,1,sg
  • המלך: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • נשבעת: VERB,qal,perf,2,m,sg
  • לאמתך: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs+PRON,2,m,sg
  • לאמר: INF,qal,infc
  • כי: CONJ
  • שלמה: ADJ,f,sg,abs
  • בנך: NOUN,m,sg,cstr+poss,2,m,sg
  • ימלך: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • אחרי: PREP
  • והוא: CONJ+PRON,3,m,sg
  • ישב: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • על: PREP
  • כסאי: NOUN,m,sg,abs+PRON,1,sg
  • ומדוע: CONJ+ADV
  • מלך: NOUN,m,sg,cons
  • אדניהו: NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • 2 Samuel 7:12-16 (thematic): God's promise that a son of David will succeed and establish an enduring dynasty — background covenantal basis for Solomon's succession.
  • 1 Chronicles 22:6-10 (verbal): David explicitly charges Solomon as his appointed successor and rehearses God's choice, echoing the claim that Solomon should sit on David's throne.
  • 1 Chronicles 28:4-7 (verbal): David states that the LORD chose Solomon to be ruler after him, providing a parallel affirmation of Solomon's divine appointment against Adonijah's claim.
  • Psalm 89:3-4,29-37 (thematic): Poetic reflection on God's covenant with David that his offspring and throne will endure — theological underpinning for opposition to Adonijah.
  • 1 Kings 1:32-40 (structural): Immediate narrative fulfilment: Solomon is anointed and proclaimed king, directly resolving the succession question raised in v.13.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Go in and appear before King David, and say to him, "Did you not, my lord the king, swear to your servant by the LORD your God, saying, 'Surely Solomon your son shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne' ?"
  • Go, and you shall enter in to the king’s chamber; and you shall say, ‘My lord the king, you swore to your maid by the LORD your God, saying, “Surely Solomon your son shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne”; why then does Adonijah reign?’”
14 Behold, while you are yet speaking with the king I will come after you and confirm your words.

1 K.1.14 - Details

Translation

Behold, while you are yet speaking with the king I will come after you and confirm your words.

Original Text

הנה עודך מדברת שם עם־ המלך ואני אבוא אחריך ומלאתי את־ דבריך׃

Morphology

  • הנה: PART
  • עודך: ADV+2,m,sg
  • מדברת: VERB,qal,part,3,f,sg
  • שם: ADV
  • עם: PREP
  • המלך: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • ואני: PRON,1,sg
  • אבוא: VERB,qal,impf,1,NA,sg
  • אחריך: NOUN,m,sg,abs,2,m
  • ומלאתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,sg
  • את: PRT,acc
  • דבריך: NOUN,m,pl,abs+2ms

Parallels

  • 1 Kings 1:15 (structural): Immediate parallel in the same episode: Nathan instructs Bathsheba to go in to the king and she responds that she will go and carry out his counsel — same setting and speech-act (going to the king to speak).
  • 1 Kings 2:13-20 (thematic): Bathsheba later personally petitions Solomon on behalf of Adonijah; parallels the motif of a royal woman approaching the king to intercede and influence succession/justice in the palace.
  • Esther 5:1-4 (thematic): Esther’s bold approach to the king to plead for her people parallels the motif of a woman entering the royal presence to deliver a petition and secure the ruler’s favor.
  • 1 Samuel 25:18-35 (thematic): Abigail’s swift intervention and personal approach to David to avert disaster echoes the theme of a woman acting as intermediary before a king/leader to influence judgment and enact a requested outcome.
  • 2 Samuel 12:1-7 (structural): Nathan’s role in confronting David and delivering a decisive message in the royal court parallels the function of advisers/agents who bring sensitive petitions or revelations before a king in the narrative context.

Alternative generated candidates

  • While you are still speaking there with the king, I will come after you and confirm your words.
  • Behold, while you are yet speaking with the king I will come after you and confirm your words.
15 So Bathsheba went into the king's chamber. The king was very old, and Abishag the Shunammite was ministering to the king.

1 K.1.15 - Details

Translation

So Bathsheba went into the king's chamber. The king was very old, and Abishag the Shunammite was ministering to the king.

Original Text

ותבא בת־ שבע אל־ המלך החדרה והמלך זקן מאד ואבישג השונמית משרת את־ המלך׃

Morphology

  • ותבא: VERB,qal,impf,3,f,sg
  • בת: NOUN,f,sg,cs
  • שבע: NUM,card
  • אל: NEG
  • המלך: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • החדרה: NOUN,f,sg,def
  • והמלך: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • זקן: ADJ,m,sg,abs
  • מאד: ADV
  • ואבישג: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • השונמית: NOUN,f,sg,def
  • משרת: NOUN,m,sg,cstr
  • את: PRT,acc
  • המלך: NOUN,m,sg,def

Parallels

  • 1 Kgs 1:4 (verbal): Same episode introducing Abishag the Shunammite who 'ministered unto the king'—paralleling the wording and the motif of David’s advanced age and his need for attendants.
  • 1 Kgs 1:17 (structural): Immediate narrative continuation: Bathsheba speaks to David in the king’s chamber to secure Solomon’s succession; this follows directly after her entrance described in 1:15.
  • 1 Kgs 2:13-21 (thematic): Later political use of Abishag: Adonijah asks Bathsheba to request Abishag as his wife, exploiting her connection to David as a claim to status/power—shows the political significance of Abishag’s service to the king.
  • 2 Sam 12:24-25 (allusion): Background on Bathsheba and Solomon: reports Solomon’s birth to Bathsheba and David’s consolation—provides key context for Bathsheba’s central role in the succession narrative referenced in 1 Kgs 1:15.

Alternative generated candidates

  • So Bathsheba went into the king's chamber. The king was very old, and Abishag the Shunammite ministered to the king.
  • So Bathsheba went into the king’s chamber; and the king was very old, and Abishag the Shunammite was ministering to the king.
16 Bathsheba bowed and did obeisance to the king; the king said, "What do you desire?"

1 K.1.16 - Details

Translation

Bathsheba bowed and did obeisance to the king; the king said, "What do you desire?"

Original Text

ותקד בת־ שבע ותשתחו למלך ויאמר המלך מה־ לך׃

Morphology

  • ותקד: VERB,qal,impf,3,f,sg
  • בת: NOUN,f,sg,cs
  • שבע: NUM,card
  • ותשתחו: VERB,hitpael,wayyiqtol,3,f,sg
  • למלך: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ויאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • המלך: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • מה: PRON,int
  • לך: PRON,2,m,sg

Parallels

  • Esther 5:2-3 (verbal): Esther approaches the king and bows; the king asks her what she desires—close verbal and functional parallel to the king’s question to Bathsheba ('What is thy wish?').
  • 1Kgs 2:19 (structural): Bathsheba again comes before the king (now Solomon) and is received at court; similar scene of the king’s mother presenting a petition and the royal audience protocol.
  • 1Sam 25:24-31 (thematic): Abigail falls and bows before David to make a petition on behalf of her household—same motif of a supplicant bowing before the king and pleading for mercy/protection.
  • 2Sam 9:6 (thematic): Mephibosheth falls on his face and bows before King David seeking favor—another instance of a bowed petitioner before the monarch and the king’s ensuing response.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Bathsheba bowed and did obeisance to the king. The king said, 'What do you want?'
  • And she bowed herself, and did obeisance to the king; and the king said, “What do you desire?”
17 She said, "My lord, you swore by the LORD your God to your servant, saying, 'Surely Solomon your son shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne.'"

1 K.1.17 - Details

Translation

She said, "My lord, you swore by the LORD your God to your servant, saying, 'Surely Solomon your son shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne.'"

Original Text

ותאמר לו אדני אתה נשבעת ביהוה אלהיך לאמתך כי־ שלמה בנך ימלך אחרי והוא ישב על־ כסאי׃

Morphology

  • ותאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,f,sg
  • לו: PRON,3,m,sg
  • אדני: NOUN,m,sg,abs,1,sg
  • אתה: PRON,2,m,sg
  • נשבעת: VERB,qal,perf,2,m,sg
  • ביהוה: PREP+PN,sg
  • אלהיך: NOUN,m,sg,prsuf-2ms
  • לאמתך: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs+PRON,2,m,sg
  • כי: CONJ
  • שלמה: ADJ,f,sg,abs
  • בנך: NOUN,m,sg,cstr+poss,2,m,sg
  • ימלך: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • אחרי: PREP
  • והוא: CONJ+PRON,3,m,sg
  • ישב: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • על: PREP
  • כסאי: NOUN,m,sg,abs+1cs

Parallels

  • 1 Kings 1:30 (quotation): David's immediate response — he takes the oath Bathsheba requests, promising that Solomon shall sit on his throne (direct continuation of the same episode).
  • 1 Chronicles 29:22-23 (structural): Parallel narrative showing the formal anointing and ascent of Solomon to the throne after David's reign, completing the succession Bathsheba seeks to secure.
  • 2 Samuel 7:12-13 (thematic): God's promise that David's offspring will build a house and that his throne will be established — theological background for Solomon's kingship and the royal succession Bathsheba invokes.
  • 1 Chronicles 28:5-6 (allusion): David's public designation of Solomon as chosen by the LORD to be ruler, reflecting the divine choice behind the human act of securing Solomon's throne.
  • 2 Samuel 12:24-25 (thematic): Announcement of Solomon's birth (called Jedidiah) and God's favor toward him — the origin narrative that underlies efforts to ensure Solomon's succession.

Alternative generated candidates

  • She answered, 'My lord, you swore by the LORD your God to your servant, saying, "Surely Solomon your son shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne."'
  • She said, “My lord, you swore to your maid by the LORD your God, saying, ‘Surely Solomon your son shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne.’”
18 Now then, behold—Adonijah has become king, and my lord the king does not know.

1 K.1.18 - Details

Translation

Now then, behold—Adonijah has become king, and my lord the king does not know.

Original Text

ועתה הנה אדניה מלך ועתה אדני המלך לא ידעת׃

Morphology

  • ועתה: CONJ
  • הנה: PART
  • אדניה: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • מלך: NOUN,m,sg,cons
  • ועתה: CONJ
  • אדני: NOUN,m,sg,abs,1,sg
  • המלך: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • לא: PART_NEG
  • ידעת: VERB,qal,perf,2,m,sg

Parallels

  • 1 Kings 1:5 (verbal): Describes Adonijah's self-exaltation and effective proclamation as king (he 'made himself king'), the event Bathsheba reports in 1:18.
  • 1 Kings 1:19-27 (thematic): Bathsheba and Nathan's immediate consultation and their plan to inform David — the direct narrative response to Bathsheba's report that 'my lord the king does not know.'
  • 1 Kings 1:32-40 (structural): The public anointing of Solomon by Zadok and Nathan to counter Adonijah's claim and secure the succession — the concrete resolution to the situation described in 1:18.
  • 1 Kings 2:13-25 (thematic): The later incident in which Adonijah requests Abishag and is executed by Solomon — the fatal aftermath of Adonijah's earlier bid for the throne.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And now—behold—Adonijah is king, and my lord the king does not know it.
  • And now behold, Adonijah is king; and now, my lord the king, you do not know it.
19 He has sacrificed oxen, fatlings, and sheep in great abundance and has called all the king's sons and the commanders of the army and Abiathar the priest; and they are eating and drinking before him and are saying, "Long live King Adonijah!"

1 K.1.19 - Details

Translation

He has sacrificed oxen, fatlings, and sheep in great abundance and has called all the king's sons and the commanders of the army and Abiathar the priest; and they are eating and drinking before him and are saying, "Long live King Adonijah!"

Original Text

ויזבח שור ומריא־ וצאן לרב ויקרא לכל־ בני המלך ולאביתר הכהן וליאב שר הצבא ולשלמה עבדך לא קרא׃

Morphology

  • ויזבח: VERB,qal,imperfect,3,m,sg
  • שור: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ומריא: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • וצאן: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • לרב: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ויקרא: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • לכל: PREP
  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • המלך: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • ולאביתר: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • הכהן: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • וליאב: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • שר: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • הצבא: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ולשלמה: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • עבדך: NOUN,m,sg,abs,2,ms
  • לא: PART_NEG
  • קרא: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg

Parallels

  • 1 Kings 1:5-10 (structural): Immediate context: earlier verses describe Adonijah exalting himself and gathering supporters—same episode that explains why he sacrificed and called the king’s sons and officials.
  • 1 Kings 1:32-40 (structural): Contrast episode: Solomon is anointed and proclaimed king with a public sacrificial celebration and the sounding of trumpets, showing the legitimate installation that Adonijah attempted to preempt.
  • 1 Chronicles 29:22-24 (structural): Parallel account of Solomon’s accession: public proclamation, sacrifices, and rejoicing accompany Solomon’s installation, echoing and legitimizing the sacrificial/ceremonial elements in 1 Kgs 1.
  • 1 Samuel 11:14-15 (thematic): An earlier instance where a king is publicly confirmed with a communal celebration and offerings at Gilgal; parallels the use of sacrifice/feasting as part of royal legitimation.
  • 2 Samuel 15:1-12 (thematic): Absalom’s gathering of followers and bid for the throne (a rival claimant assembling supporters) parallels Adonijah’s move to secure power by summoning princes and commanders.

Alternative generated candidates

  • He has sacrificed oxen, fatlings, and sheep for a great company, and he has called all the king's sons, and Abiathar the priest, and Joab the commander of the army; but he did not call Solomon your servant.
  • He has sacrificed oxen, fatlings, and sheep for a great company, and has called all the king’s sons and Abiathar the priest and Joab the captain of the army; but he has not called Solomon your servant.
20 And you, my lord the king— all Israel's eyes are upon you; tell them who will sit on the throne of my lord the king after him.

1 K.1.20 - Details

Translation

And you, my lord the king— all Israel's eyes are upon you; tell them who will sit on the throne of my lord the king after him.

Original Text

ואתה אדני המלך עיני כל־ ישראל עליך להגיד להם מי ישב על־ כסא אדני־ המלך אחריו׃

Morphology

  • ואתה: CONJ+PRON,2,m,sg
  • אדני: NOUN,m,sg,abs,1,sg
  • המלך: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • עיני: NOUN,f,pl,cons+1s
  • כל: DET
  • ישראל: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • עליך: PREP+2ms
  • להגיד: INF,hiph
  • להם: PREP+PRON,3,m,pl
  • מי: PRON,interr,sg
  • ישב: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • על: PREP
  • כסא: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אדני: NOUN,m,sg,abs,1,sg
  • המלך: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • אחריו: PREP,3,m,sg

Parallels

  • 1 Kings 1:32-40 (structural): Direct continuation of the same episode: David publicly endorses and anoints Solomon as successor, fulfilling the demand that Israel be told who will sit on the king's throne.
  • 1 Chronicles 29:22-23 (thematic): Summarizes Solomon’s enthronement after David’s death — a parallel account emphasizing the transition of kingship and the establishment of Solomon on the throne of the LORD.
  • 2 Samuel 5:1-3 (thematic): The elders of Israel come to Hebron to make David king over Israel and Judah — a precedent for national attention and elder involvement in recognizing and installing a king.
  • Deuteronomy 17:14-15 (allusion): Legal provision for Israel to appoint a king from among their brothers — the canonical background for concerns about rightful succession and who should sit on the king’s throne.
  • 1 Samuel 8:4-20 (thematic): Israel’s demand for a human king and the attendant procedure and expectations about kingship — thematically related to public concern over royal leadership and the selection of a king.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Yet now, my lord the king, the eyes of all Israel are upon you; you must tell them who shall sit on my lord the king's throne after him.
  • And you, my lord the king— the eyes of all Israel are upon you— tell them who shall sit on my lord the king’s throne after him.
21 And it will be, when my lord the king lies down with his fathers, that I and my son Solomon will be counted guilty.

1 K.1.21 - Details

Translation

And it will be, when my lord the king lies down with his fathers, that I and my son Solomon will be counted guilty.

Original Text

והיה כשכב אדני־ המלך עם־ אבתיו והייתי אני ובני שלמה חטאים׃

Morphology

  • והיה: VERB,qal,imperfect,3,m,sg
  • כשכב: VERB,qal,imperfect,3,m,sg
  • אדני: NOUN,m,sg,abs,1,sg
  • המלך: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • עם: PREP
  • אבתיו: NOUN,m,pl,abs,3s
  • והייתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,m,sg
  • אני: PRON,1,sg
  • ובני: CONJ+NOUN,m,pl,cons
  • שלמה: ADJ,f,sg,abs
  • חטאים: NOUN,m,pl,abs

Parallels

  • 1 Kings 2:10 (verbal): Uses the same formula “slept with his fathers” to mark the death of a king (David’s death); a common OT death-formula echoed here.
  • 1 Kings 1:5-10 (thematic): Earlier description of Adonijah’s self-exaltation and attempt to secure the throne—gives context for his claim that he and Solomon would be guilty if David does not act.
  • 1 Kings 1:38-40 (structural): Contrasts Adonijah’s move by recording Solomon’s anointing by Zadok and the people—shows the competing claims and the legitimate succession enacted.
  • 1 Kings 2:13-25 (thematic): Later episode in which Adonijah’s petition (and attempt to secure power) leads to Solomon’s decisive action—illustrates the consequences of Adonijah’s usurpation attempt.

Alternative generated candidates

  • When my lord the king lies down with his fathers, I and my son Solomon will be counted offenders.
  • For when my lord the king lies down with his fathers, I and my son Solomon will be counted as transgressors.”
22 While she was yet speaking with the king, Nathan the prophet also came in.

1 K.1.22 - Details

Translation

While she was yet speaking with the king, Nathan the prophet also came in.

Original Text

והנה עודנה מדברת עם־ המלך ונתן הנביא בא׃

Morphology

  • והנה: ADV
  • עודנה: ADV
  • מדברת: VERB,qal,part,3,f,sg
  • עם: PREP
  • המלך: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • ונתן: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • הנביא: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • בא: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg

Parallels

  • 1 Kgs 1:32-40 (structural): Same scene continued: Nathan the prophet takes the initiative to orchestrate Solomon’s anointing immediately after entering while Bathsheba is still with David, showing the prophet’s active role in the palace episode.
  • 1 Kgs 2:13-25 (thematic): Bathsheba again appears as a palace petitioner whose intervention affects succession and court politics (Adonijah’s request concerning Abishag and Solomon’s response), continuing the dynamics introduced in 1 Kings 1.
  • 2 Sam 12:1-15 (thematic): Nathan’s role as David’s prophetic interlocutor is prominent: here he confronts David over Bathsheba and Uriah, illustrating the prophet’s involvement in intimate royal matters and moral/political correction.
  • 1 Sam 25:23-31 (thematic): A woman (Abigail) timely intercedes with a future/actual king (David) and alters royal action by direct speech; parallels Bathsheba’s bold approach to the king and the influence of female petitioners at court.

Alternative generated candidates

  • While she was still speaking with the king, behold, Nathan the prophet came in.
  • While she was yet speaking with the king, behold, Nathan the prophet also came in.
23 They told the king, "Behold, Nathan the prophet is here." And he came in before the king and prostrated himself before the king with his face to the ground.

1 K.1.23 - Details

Translation

They told the king, "Behold, Nathan the prophet is here." And he came in before the king and prostrated himself before the king with his face to the ground.

Original Text

ויגידו למלך לאמר הנה נתן הנביא ויבא לפני המלך וישתחו למלך על־ אפיו ארצה׃

Morphology

  • ויגידו: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,pl
  • למלך: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • לאמר: INF,qal,infc
  • הנה: PART
  • נתן: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • הנביא: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • ויבא: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • לפני: PREP
  • המלך: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • וישתחו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • למלך: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • על: PREP
  • אפיו: NOUN,m,sg,abs+SUF,3,m,sg
  • ארצה: NOUN,f,sg,abs

Parallels

  • 1 Kings 1:47 (structural): Same chapter—reports the formal anointing of Solomon and the subsequent prostration of those present; parallels the act of bowing before the king in the narrative context.
  • 2 Samuel 9:6 (verbal): Mephibosheth 'fell on his face and bowed' before King David; similar language and action of prostration before a monarch.
  • 1 Samuel 25:23 (verbal): Abigail 'fell at his feet, bowed to the ground' before David—another instance of a subordinate or petitioner prostrating himself before a king/leader using comparable phrasing.
  • 1 Chronicles 29:20 (thematic): The people 'bowed and prostrated themselves' before King David in a scene of royal worship and loyalty—thematically similar expression of homage to a king.
  • Genesis 18:2 (allusion): Abraham 'ran to meet them and bowed himself toward the ground'—an earlier Near Eastern idiom of bowing to honored visitors or superiors that parallels the physical gesture in 1 Kgs 1:23.

Alternative generated candidates

  • They told the king, 'Behold, Nathan the prophet!' and he came before the king and prostrated himself to the king with his face to the ground.
  • They told the king, “Behold, Nathan the prophet!” So he came in before the king and bowed himself to the king with his face to the ground.
24 Then Nathan said, "My lord the king, did you say, 'Adonijah shall be king after me, and he shall sit on my throne'?

1 K.1.24 - Details

Translation

Then Nathan said, "My lord the king, did you say, 'Adonijah shall be king after me, and he shall sit on my throne'?

Original Text

ויאמר נתן אדני המלך אתה אמרת אדניהו ימלך אחרי והוא ישב על־ כסאי׃

Morphology

  • ויאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • נתן: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • אדני: NOUN,m,sg,abs,1,sg
  • המלך: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • אתה: PRON,2,m,sg
  • אמרת: VERB,qal,perf,2,m,sg
  • אדניהו: NOUN,prop,m,sg
  • ימלך: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • אחרי: PREP
  • והוא: CONJ+PRON,3,m,sg
  • ישב: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • על: PREP
  • כסאי: NOUN,m,sg,abs,1cs

Parallels

  • 1 Kings 1:10 (verbal): Same episode — earlier report that Adonijah exalted himself and proclaimed himself king, providing the immediate background to Nathan’s complaint.
  • 1 Kings 1:32-40 (structural): Direct counterpoint: Nathan and Zadok arrange Solomon’s anointing on David’s throne, thwarting Adonijah’s bid and securing the rightful succession.
  • 2 Samuel 12:1-7 (thematic): Nathan’s prior role as the prophet who confronts and instructs King David (’You are the man’) shows the prophet’s access and authority in addressing the king’s household and affairs.
  • 1 Chronicles 29:22-23 (structural): Chronicles’ parallel account of Solomon’s installation as king, reinforcing the official transfer of the throne that Nathan defends in 1 Kings 1.
  • 1 Kings 2:13-25 (thematic): Later resolution of the succession struggle — Adonijah’s continued maneuvering and eventual downfall — shows the consequences of his earlier attempt to sit on the royal throne.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Nathan said, 'My lord the king, have you said, "Adonijah shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne"?'
  • Then Nathan said, “My lord the king, have you said, ‘Adonijah shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne’?
25 For today he has sacrificed oxen, fatlings, and sheep in abundance, and he has invited all the king's sons and the commanders of the army and Abiathar the priest; and they are eating and drinking before him and saying, 'Long live King Adonijah!'

1 K.1.25 - Details

Translation

For today he has sacrificed oxen, fatlings, and sheep in abundance, and he has invited all the king's sons and the commanders of the army and Abiathar the priest; and they are eating and drinking before him and saying, 'Long live King Adonijah!'

Original Text

כי ׀ ירד היום ויזבח שור ומריא־ וצאן לרב ויקרא לכל־ בני המלך ולשרי הצבא ולאביתר הכהן והנם אכלים ושתים לפניו ויאמרו יחי המלך אדניהו׃

Morphology

  • כי: CONJ
  • ירד: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • היום: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • ויזבח: VERB,qal,imperfect,3,m,sg
  • שור: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ומריא: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • וצאן: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • לרב: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ויקרא: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • לכל: PREP
  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • המלך: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • ולשרי: NOUN,m,pl,cstr
  • הצבא: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ולאביתר: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • הכהן: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • והנם: CONJ+DEM,3,m,pl
  • אכלים: VERB,ptc,qal,act,_,m,pl
  • ושתים: NUM,f,pl,abs
  • לפניו: PREP+PRON,3,m,sg
  • ויאמרו: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,pl
  • יחי: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • המלך: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • אדניהו: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • 1 Kings 1:9-10 (structural): Same episode of Adonijah's self-exaltation—he prepares chariots and supporters and seeks the throne, providing narrative background for the feast/proclamation in v.25.
  • 1 Kings 1:35-40 (verbal): Solomon's anointing at Gihon features sacrificial celebration and the crowd shouting 'Long live King Solomon!'—a direct verbal and situational contrast to Adonijah's feast and self-proclamation.
  • 2 Samuel 15:13-14 (thematic): Absalom's secret preparations and being proclaimed king in Hebron echo the theme of a rival royal claimant organizing supporters and public acclamation to seize the throne.
  • 2 Chronicles 23:11-12 (structural): Jehoiada's orchestration of Joash's coronation (priests, captains, public proclamation, and ritual actions) parallels the cultic/political mechanics of installing a king found in Adonijah's feast and the later counter-move to secure David's chosen successor.

Alternative generated candidates

  • For today he has sacrificed oxen, fatlings, and sheep for all his guests, and he has called all the king's sons and the captains of the host and Abiathar the priest; they have eaten and drunk before him, and he has said, "Long live King Adonijah!"'
  • For behold, today he has sacrificed sheep, fatlings, and oxen for all his company, and he has called all the king’s sons and the captains of the army and Abiathar the priest; and they are eating and drinking before him, and they say, ‘Long live King Adonijah!’
26 But he did not call me, your servant, nor Zadok the priest, nor Benaiah son of Jehoiada, nor Solomon your servant.

1 K.1.26 - Details

Translation

But he did not call me, your servant, nor Zadok the priest, nor Benaiah son of Jehoiada, nor Solomon your servant.

Original Text

ולי אני־ עבדך ולצדק הכהן ולבניהו בן־ יהוידע ולשלמה עבדך לא קרא׃

Morphology

  • ולי: CONJ+PREP+PRON,1,sg
  • אני: PRON,1,sg
  • עבדך: NOUN,m,sg,abs,2,ms
  • ולצדק: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • הכהן: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • ולבניהו: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • יהוידע: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ולשלמה: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • עבדך: NOUN,m,sg,abs,2,ms
  • לא: PART_NEG
  • קרא: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg

Parallels

  • 1Kgs.1.32 (verbal): Same scene/commands — king summons Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet and others to secure Solomon's succession; repeats the calling of these figures.
  • 1Kgs.1.39 (quotation): Zadok the priest anoints Solomon at Gihon after the call; directly continues and fulfills the call named in v.26.
  • 2Sam.5.3 (thematic): The assembly of Israel anoints David as king — parallels the use of anointing and public designation to establish legitimate kingship.
  • 1Chr.29.22-23 (structural): David formally installs Solomon and has him sit on the throne of the LORD — a later, fuller account of the transfer of royal authority comparable to the appointment and enthronement actions in 1 Kgs 1.

Alternative generated candidates

  • But he did not call me, your servant, nor Zadok the priest, nor Benaiah son of Jehoiada, nor Solomon your servant.
  • But I, your servant, and Zadok the priest, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and Solomon your servant were not called.
27 Is this from my lord the king? You have not informed your servant who shall sit on the throne of my lord the king after him.

1 K.1.27 - Details

Translation

Is this from my lord the king? You have not informed your servant who shall sit on the throne of my lord the king after him.

Original Text

אם מאת אדני המלך נהיה הדבר הזה ולא הודעת את־ עבדך מי ישב על־ כסא אדני־ המלך אחריו׃

Morphology

  • אם: CONJ
  • מאת: PREP
  • אדני: NOUN,m,sg,abs,1,sg
  • המלך: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • נהיה: VERB,niphal,impf,1,pl
  • הדבר: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • הזה: DEM,m,sg
  • ולא: CONJ
  • הודעת: VERB,hiph,perf,2,f,sg
  • את: PRT,acc
  • עבדך: NOUN,m,sg,abs,2,ms
  • מי: PRON,interr,sg
  • ישב: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • על: PREP
  • כסא: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אדני: NOUN,m,sg,abs,1,sg
  • המלך: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • אחריו: PREP,3,m,sg

Parallels

  • 2 Samuel 7:12-13 (allusion): God's promise that David's offspring will succeed him and that God will establish his son's throne provides the theological background for questions about who will sit on David's throne.
  • 1 Chronicles 28:5-7 (structural): David publicly identifies Solomon as the LORD's choice to succeed him and commissions him for the kingship—an explicit antecedent to the dispute over succession in 1 Kings 1.
  • 1 Kings 1:32-40 (verbal): Immediate narrative resolution: David is informed, Solomon is anointed and proclaimed king, directly answering the question who will sit on the king's throne.
  • Psalm 89:3-4 (thematic): The psalm affirms God's covenant with David to establish his offspring and throne forever, reflecting the covenantal expectation behind concerns about Davidic succession.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Is this thing from my lord the king? For if you have meant this and have not made known to your servant who shall sit on my lord the king's throne after him—
  • Is this thing done by my lord the king, and have you not made known to your servant who shall sit on my lord the king’s throne after him?”

Now King David was old, advanced in days; they covered him with garments, but he was not warmed. And his servants said to him, "Let a young virgin be sought for my lord the king, and let her stand before the king and attend him; let her lie in your bosom and be to my lord the king a source of warmth." So they sought for a beautiful young woman throughout all the territory of Israel, and they found Abishag the Shunammite and brought her to the king.

The young woman was very beautiful; she became a servant to the king and ministered to him, but the king did not know her. Now Adonijah son of Haggith exalted himself, saying, "I will be king." He prepared chariots and horsemen and fifty men who ran before him.

His father had never rebuked him at any time by asking, "Why have you done so?" Also he was very handsome in appearance, and his mother bore him after Absalom. And he was supported by Joab son of Zeruiah and by Abiathar the priest; they helped him. But Zadok the priest and Benaiah son of Jehoiada and Nathan the prophet and Shimei and Rei and the mighty men of David were not with Adonijah.

Adonijah sacrificed sheep, oxen, and fatlings in abundance by the stone of Zoheleth which is near En‑rogel, and he called all his brothers, the king's sons, and all the men of Judah, the king's servants. But he did not call Nathan the prophet, nor Benaiah, nor the mighty men, nor Solomon his brother.

Then Nathan said to Bathsheba the mother of Solomon, "Have you not heard that Adonijah son of Haggith is now king, and our lord King David does not know it?" Now therefore come, let me give you counsel, that you may save your life and the life of your son Solomon.

Go in and enter before the king and speak to him thus: 'My lord the king, did you not swear to your servant by the LORD your God, saying, "Surely Solomon your son shall reign after me, and he shall sit on my throne"? Why then has Adonijah become king?'

Behold, while you are yet speaking with the king I will come after you and confirm your words. So Bathsheba went into the king's chamber. The king was very old, and Abishag the Shunammite was ministering to the king.

Bathsheba bowed and did obeisance to the king; the king said, "What do you desire?"

She said, "My lord, you swore by the LORD your God to your servant, saying, 'Surely Solomon your son shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne.'" Now then, behold—Adonijah has become king, and my lord the king does not know.

He has sacrificed oxen, fatlings, and sheep in great abundance and has called all the king's sons and the commanders of the army and Abiathar the priest; and they are eating and drinking before him and are saying, "Long live King Adonijah!" And you, my lord the king— all Israel's eyes are upon you; tell them who will sit on the throne of my lord the king after him. And it will be, when my lord the king lies down with his fathers, that I and my son Solomon will be counted guilty.

While she was yet speaking with the king, Nathan the prophet also came in.

They told the king, "Behold, Nathan the prophet is here." And he came in before the king and prostrated himself before the king with his face to the ground.

Then Nathan said, "My lord the king, did you say, 'Adonijah shall be king after me, and he shall sit on my throne'?

For today he has sacrificed oxen, fatlings, and sheep in abundance, and he has invited all the king's sons and the commanders of the army and Abiathar the priest; and they are eating and drinking before him and saying, 'Long live King Adonijah!' But he did not call me, your servant, nor Zadok the priest, nor Benaiah son of Jehoiada, nor Solomon your servant.

Is this from my lord the king? You have not informed your servant who shall sit on the throne of my lord the king after him.