Daily Scripture
Deu. 7:9
Deu 7:9 Know therefore that the LORD thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations;
Deu 7:9 Know therefore that the LORD thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations;
Snippets
Adonijah is one of the sons of David. Adonijah means the Lord is my Lord. David intended for Solomon to be his successor, but Adonijah attempted to seize the kingship before King David's death. Adonijah had the support of Joab, a captain of the military, and Abiathar, the priest. When David gets wind of the plan, he immediately proclaims Solomon to be the new king of Israel. Once David denied Adonijah the kingdom, he requested Abishag, the Shunamite woman, to be given to him to become his wife. Abishag is the woman who laid with David to warm his body. Solomon thought this was an attempt by Adonijah to seize the throne, so he ordered Adonijah's execution. Benaiah executed Adonijah.