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1 Kings 1:9 Β· KJV

"And Adonijah slew sheep and oxen and fat cattle by the stone of Zoheleth, which is by En-rogel, and called all his brethren the king's sons, and all the men of Judah the king's servants:"

King James Version

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Passage Context

7And he conferred with Joab the son of Zeruiah, and with Abiathar the priest: and they following Adonijah helped him.
8But Zadok the priest, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and Nathan the prophet, and Shimei, and Rei, and the mighty men which belonged to David, were not with Adonijah.
9And Adonijah slew sheep and oxen and fat cattle by the stone of Zoheleth, which is by En-rogel, and called all his brethren the king's sons, and all the men of Judah the king's servants:
10But Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah, and the mighty men, and Solomon his brother, he called not.
11Wherefore Nathan spake unto Bath-sheba the mother of Solomon, saying, Hast thou not heard that Adonijah the son of Haggith doth reign, and David our lord knoweth it not?

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Reflection Questions

1

How do celebrations in your life impact your relationships?

2

What does it mean to you to gather with family or friends for important events?

3

When have you felt pressure to conform to social expectations?

Life Application

celebration

Think about how you can celebrate achievements in your life while also being mindful of those around you.

family

Consider organizing a family gathering to strengthen bonds and support each other.

People in This Verse

AdonijahOT

The fourth son of David who attempted to usurp the throne, demonstrating ambition and a desire for power. His actions led to significant consequences within the royal family.

First appearance: 2 Samuel 3:4

Places in This Verse

Zoheleth

Zoheleth is mentioned as a location near En-rogel, where Adonijah held a feast to declare himself king.

En-rogel

En-rogel is a site located near Jerusalem, often associated with significant events in Israel's history.

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