1 Kings 1:10 web — but Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah, and the mighty men, and Solomon his brother, he didn't call.

World English Bible

"but Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah, and the mighty men, and Solomon his brother, he didn't call."

— 1 Kings 1:10, World English Bible

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1 Kings 1 — Context

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He conferred with Joab the son of Zeruiah, and with Abiathar the priest: and they following Adonijah helped him.

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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.

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Adonijah killed sheep and cattle and fatlings by the stone of Zoheleth, which is beside En Rogel; and he called all his brothers, the king's sons, and all the men of Judah, the king's servants:

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but Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah, and the mighty men, and Solomon his brother, he didn't call.

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Then Nathan spoke to Bathsheba the mother of Solomon, saying, "Haven't you heard that Adonijah the son of Haggith reigns, and David our lord doesn't know it?

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

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Go in to king David, and tell him, 'Didn't you, my lord, king, swear to your handmaid, saying, Assuredly Solomon your son shall reign after me, and he shall sit on my throne? Why then does Adonijah reign?'

1 Kings 1:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 1:10 say?
1 Kings 1:10 in the World English Bible reads: “but Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah, and the mighty men, and Solomon his brother, he didn't call.”
Where is 1 Kings 1:10 in the Bible?
1 Kings 1:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 1, verse 10.
Who wrote 1 Kings?
1 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 1 Kings about?
1 Kings tells of Solomon's wisdom and the building of the temple, then the painful division of the kingdom after his death. The northern kingdom plunges into idolatry under a series of wicked kings until the prophet Elijah is raised up to call Israel back to the LORD.
What are the major themes of 1 Kings?
1 Kings explores themes including Wisdom, Temple, Divided Kingdom, Idolatry, Prophecy. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Kings 1:10.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 1:10 in?
1 Kings 1:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Kings 1:10?
1 Kings 1:10 reads (WEB): “but Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah, and the mighty men, and Solomon his brother, he didn't call.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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