1 Kings 1:26 web — But he hasn't called me, even me your servant, and Zadok the priest, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and your servant…

World English Bible

"But he hasn't called me, even me your servant, and Zadok the priest, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and your servant Solomon."

— 1 Kings 1:26, World English Bible

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1 Kings 1 — Context

23

They told the king, saying, "Behold, Nathan the prophet!" When he had come in before the king, he bowed himself before the king with his face to the ground.

24

Nathan said, "My lord, king, have you said, 'Adonijah shall reign after me, and he shall sit on my throne?'

25

For he is gone down this day, and has slain cattle and fatlings and sheep in abundance, and has called all the king's sons, and the captains of the army, and Abiathar the priest. Behold, they are eating and drinking before him, and say, 'Long live king Adonijah!'

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But he hasn't called me, even me your servant, and Zadok the priest, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and your servant Solomon.

27

Is this thing done by my lord the king, and you haven't shown to your servants who should sit on the throne of my lord the king after him?"

28

Then king David answered, "Call to me Bathsheba." She came into the king's presence, and stood before the king.

29

The king swore, and said, "As Yahweh lives, who has redeemed my soul out of all adversity,

1 Kings 1:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 1:26 say?
1 Kings 1:26 in the World English Bible reads: “But he hasn't called me, even me your servant, and Zadok the priest, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and your servant Solomon.”
Where is 1 Kings 1:26 in the Bible?
1 Kings 1:26 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 1, verse 26.
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 1:26.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 1:26 in?
1 Kings 1:26 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 1:26?
1 Kings 1:26 reads (WEB): “But he hasn't called me, even me your servant, and Zadok the priest, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and your servant Solomon.” 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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