1 Kings 1:43 web — Jonathan answered Adonijah, "Most certainly our lord king David has made Solomon king.

World English Bible

"Jonathan answered Adonijah, "Most certainly our lord king David has made Solomon king."

— 1 Kings 1:43, World English Bible

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1 Kings 1 — Context

40

All the people came up after him, and the people piped with pipes, and rejoiced with great joy, so that the earth shook with the sound of them.

41

Adonijah and all the guests who were with him heard it as they had made an end of eating. When Joab heard the sound of the trumpet, he said, "Why is this noise of the city being in an uproar?"

42

While he yet spoke, behold, Jonathan the son of Abiathar the priest came: and Adonijah said, "Come in; for you are a worthy man, and bring good news."

43

Jonathan answered Adonijah, "Most certainly our lord king David has made Solomon king.

44

The king has sent with him Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and they have caused him to ride on the king's mule.

45

Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet have anointed him king in Gihon. They have come up from there rejoicing, so that the city rang again. This is the noise that you have heard.

46

Also, Solomon sits on the throne of the kingdom.

1 Kings 1:43 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 1:43 say?
1 Kings 1:43 in the World English Bible reads: “Jonathan answered Adonijah, "Most certainly our lord king David has made Solomon king.”
Where is 1 Kings 1:43 in the Bible?
1 Kings 1:43 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 1, verse 43.
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 1:43.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 1:43 in?
1 Kings 1:43 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 1:43?
1 Kings 1:43 reads (WEB): “Jonathan answered Adonijah, "Most certainly our lord king David has made Solomon king.” 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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