1 Kings 1:12 net — Now let me give you some advice as to how you can save your life and your son Solomon’s life.

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"Now let me give you some advice as to how you can save your life and your son Solomon’s life."

— 1 Kings 1:12, NET Bible

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1 Kings 1 — Context

9

Adonijah sacrificed sheep, cattle, and fattened steers at the Stone of Zoheleth near En Rogel. He invited all his brothers, the king’s sons, as well as all the men of Judah, the king’s servants.

10

But he did not invite Nathan the prophet, Benaiah, the elite warriors, or his brother Solomon.

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Nathan said to Bathsheba, Solomon’s mother,“Has it been reported to you that Haggith’s son Adonijah has become king behind our master David’s back?

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Now let me give you some advice as to how you can save your life and your son Solomon’s life.

13

Visit King David and say to him,‘My master, O king, did you not solemnly promise your servant,“Surely your son Solomon will be king after me; he will sit on my throne”? So why has Adonijah become king?’

14

While you are still there speaking to the king, I will arrive and verify your report.”

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So Bathsheba visited the king in his private quarters.(The king was very old, and Abishag the Shunammite was serving the king.)

1 Kings 1:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 1:12 say?
1 Kings 1:12 in the NET Bible reads: “Now let me give you some advice as to how you can save your life and your son Solomon’s life.”
Where is 1 Kings 1:12 in the Bible?
1 Kings 1:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 1, verse 12.
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 1:12.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 1:12 in?
1 Kings 1:12 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 1:12?
1 Kings 1:12 reads (NET): “Now let me give you some advice as to how you can save your life and your son Solomon’s life.” 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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