Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But me your servant, and Zadok the priest, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and your servant Solomon he did not invite. New Living Translation But he did not invite me or Zadok the priest or Benaiah or your servant Solomon. English Standard Version But me, your servant, and Zadok the priest, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and your servant Solomon he has not invited. Berean Standard Bible But me your servant he has not invited, nor Zadok the priest, nor Benaiah son of Jehoiada, nor your servant Solomon. Berean Literal Bible And me your servant, and Zadok the priest, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and Solomon your servant, he has not called. King James Bible But me, even me thy servant, and Zadok the priest, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and thy servant Solomon, hath he not called. New King James Version But he has not invited me—me your servant—nor Zadok the priest, nor Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, nor your servant Solomon. New American Standard Bible But me, even me your servant, Zadok the priest, Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and your servant Solomon, he has not invited. NASB 1995 “But me, even me your servant, and Zadok the priest and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada and your servant Solomon, he has not invited. NASB 1977 “But me, even me your servant, and Zadok the priest and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada and your servant Solomon, he has not invited. Legacy Standard Bible But me, even me your servant, and Zadok the priest and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada and your servant Solomon, he has not invited. Amplified Bible But he has not invited me, your servant, nor Zadok the priest, nor Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, nor your servant Solomon. Berean Annotated Bible But me your servant he has not invited, nor Zadok (righteous) the priest, nor Benaiah (YHWH has built up) son of Jehoiada (YHWH knows), nor your servant Solomon (peace). Christian Standard Bible But he did not invite me—me, your servant—or the priest Zadok or Benaiah son of Jehoiada or your servant Solomon. Holman Christian Standard Bible But he did not invite me—me, your servant—or Zadok the priest or Benaiah son of Jehoiada or your servant Solomon. American Standard Version But me, even me thy servant, and Zadok the priest, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and thy servant Solomon, hath he not called. Contemporary English Version But he didn't invite me or Zadok the priest or Benaiah or Solomon. English Revised Version But me, even me thy servant, and Zadok the priest, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and thy servant Solomon, hath he not called. GOD'S WORD® Translation But he didn't invite me or the priest Zadok or Benaiah, who is Jehoiada's son, or your servant Solomon. Good News Translation But he did not invite me, sir, or Zadok the priest or Benaiah or Solomon. International Standard Version Of course, he never invited me, Zadok the priest, Jehoiada's son Benaiah, nor your servant Solomon. NET Bible But he did not invite me--your servant--or Zadok the priest, or Benaiah son of Jehoiada, or your servant Solomon. New Heart English Bible But me, me your servant, and Zadok the priest, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and your servant Solomon, he has not invited. Webster's Bible Translation But me, even me thy servant, and Zadok the priest, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and thy servant Solomon, hath he not called. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBut me your servant he has not invited, nor Zadok the priest, nor Benaiah son of Jehoiada, nor your servant Solomon. World English Bible But he hasn’t called me, even me your servant, Zadok the priest, Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and your servant Solomon. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBut he has not called for me, your servant, and for Zadok the priest, and for Benaiah, son of Jehoiada, and for your servant Solomon; Berean Literal Bible And me your servant, and Zadok the priest, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and Solomon your servant, he has not called. Young's Literal Translation 'And for me -- me, thy servant, and for Zadok the priest, and for Benaiah, son of Jehoiada, and for Solomon thy servant, he hath not called; Smith's Literal Translation And for me, me thy servant, and for Zadok the priest, and for Benaiah son of Jehoida, and for Solomon thy servant, he called not. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut me thy servant, and Sadoc the priest, and Banaias the son of Joiada, and Solomon thy servant he hath not invited. Catholic Public Domain Version But he did not summon me, your servant, and Zadok, the priest, and Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada, and Solomon, your lowly servant. New American Bible But me, your servant, he did not invite; nor Zadok the priest, nor Benaiah, son of Jehoiada, nor your servant Solomon. New Revised Standard Version But he did not invite me, your servant, and the priest Zadok, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and your servant Solomon. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut me, even me your servant, and Zadok the priest; and Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada; and your servant Solomon he has not invited. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And me, I who am your Servant, and Tsaduq the Priest and Benaia, son of Yawida and Solomon your Servant he has not invited. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917But me, even me thy servant, and Zadok the priest, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and thy servant Solomon hath he not called. Brenton Septuagint Translation But he has not invited me thy servant, and Sadoc the priest, and Banaeas the son of Jodae, and Solomon thy servant. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Nathan and Bathsheba Before David…25For today he has gone down and sacrificed an abundance of oxen, fattened calves, and sheep, and has invited all the sons of the king, the commanders of the army, and Abiathar the priest. And behold, they are eating and drinking before him, saying, ‘Long live King Adonijah!’ 26But me your servant he did not invite, nor Zadok the priest, nor Benaiah son of Jehoiada, nor your servant Solomon. 27Has my lord the king let this happen without informing your servant who should sit on the throne after my lord the king?”… Cross References But me your servant he has not invited, Esther 5:12 “What is more,” Haman added, “Queen Esther invited no one but me to join the king at the banquet she prepared, and I am invited back tomorrow along with the king. 1 Samuel 9:13 As soon as you enter the city, you will find him before he goes up to the high place to eat. The people will not eat until he comes, because he must bless the sacrifice; after that, the guests will eat. Go up at once; you will find him.” 2 Samuel 7:20 What more can David say to You? For You know Your servant, O Lord GOD. nor Zadok the priest, 2 Samuel 15:24-29 Zadok was also there, and all the Levites with him were carrying the ark of the covenant of God. And they set down the ark of God, and Abiathar offered sacrifices until all the people had passed out of the city. / Then the king said to Zadok, “Return the ark of God to the city. If I find favor in the eyes of the LORD, He will bring me back and let me see both it and His dwelling place again. / But if He should say, ‘I do not delight in you,’ then here I am; let Him do to me whatever seems good to Him.” … 1 Kings 2:35 And the king appointed Benaiah son of Jehoiada in Joab’s place over the army, and he appointed Zadok the priest in Abiathar’s place. nor Benaiah son of Jehoiada, 2 Samuel 8:18 Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and Pelethites; and David’s sons were priestly leaders. 2 Samuel 23:20-23 And Benaiah son of Jehoiada was a man of valor from Kabzeel, a man of many exploits. He struck down two champions of Moab, and on a snowy day he went down into a pit and killed a lion. / He also struck down an Egyptian, a huge man. Although the Egyptian had a spear in his hand, Benaiah went against him with a club, snatched the spear from his hand, and killed the Egyptian with his own spear. / These were the exploits of Benaiah son of Jehoiada, who won a name along with the three mighty men. … nor your servant Solomon. 1 Chronicles 28:5-7 And of all my sons—for the LORD has given me many sons—He has chosen Solomon my son to sit on the throne of the kingdom of the LORD over Israel. / And He said to me, ‘Solomon your son is the one who will build My house and My courts, for I have chosen him as My son, and I will be his Father. / I will establish his kingdom forever, if he resolutely carries out My commandments and ordinances, as is being done this day.’ 1 Chronicles 22:9-10 But a son will be born to you who will be a man of rest. I will give him rest from all his enemies on every side; for his name will be Solomon, and I will grant to Israel peace and quiet during his reign. / He is the one who will build a house for My Name. He will be My son, and I will be his Father. And I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel forever.’ 2 Samuel 12:24-25 Then David comforted his wife Bathsheba, and he went to her and lay with her. So she gave birth to a son, and they named him Solomon. Now the LORD loved the child / and sent word through Nathan the prophet to name him Jedidiah because the LORD loved him. 1 Samuel 16:11-13 And Samuel asked him, “Are these all the sons you have?” “There is still the youngest,” Jesse replied, “but he is tending the sheep.” “Send for him,” Samuel replied. “For we will not sit down to eat until he arrives.” / So Jesse sent for his youngest son and brought him in. He was ruddy, with beautiful eyes and a handsome appearance. And the LORD said, “Rise and anoint him, for he is the one.” / So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah. 1 Samuel 20:12-17 and Jonathan said, “By the LORD, the God of Israel, I will sound out my father by this time tomorrow or the next day. If he is favorable toward you, will I not send for you and tell you? / But if my father intends to bring evil on you, then may the LORD punish me, and ever so severely, if I do not tell you and send you on your way in safety. May the LORD be with you, just as He has been with my father. / And as long as I live, treat me with the LORD’s loving devotion, that I may not die, … 2 Samuel 7:12-16 And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. / I will be his Father, and he will be My son. When he does wrong, I will discipline him with the rod of men and with the blows of the sons of men. … 2 Samuel 15:19-21 Then the king said to Ittai the Gittite, “Why should you also go with us? Go back and stay with the new king, since you are both a foreigner and an exile from your homeland. / In fact, you arrived only yesterday; should I make you wander around with us today while I do not know where I am going? Go back and take your brothers with you. May the LORD show you loving devotion and faithfulness.” / But Ittai answered the king, “As surely as the LORD lives, and as my lord the king lives, wherever my lord the king may be, whether it means life or death, there will your servant be!” 2 Samuel 23:1-5 These are the last words of David: “The oracle of David son of Jesse, the oracle of the man raised on high, the one anointed by the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel: / The Spirit of the LORD spoke through me; His word was on my tongue. / The God of Israel spoke; the Rock of Israel said to me, ‘He who rules the people with justice, who rules in the fear of God, … 1 Chronicles 11:1-3 Then all Israel came together to David at Hebron and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood. / Even in times past, while Saul was king, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And the LORD your God said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’” / So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where David made a covenant with them before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel, according to the word of the LORD through Samuel. Treasury of Scripture But me, even me your servant, and Zadok the priest, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and your servant Solomon, has he not called. 1 Kings 1:8,19 But Zadok the priest, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and Nathan the prophet, and Shimei, and Rei, and the mighty men which belonged to David, were not with Adonijah… 2 Samuel 7:2,12-17 That the king said unto Nathan the prophet, See now, I dwell in an house of cedar, but the ark of God dwelleth within curtains… 2 Samuel 12:25 And he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet; and he called his name Jedidiah, because of the LORD. Jump to Previous Benaiah Benai'ah Hasn't Invite Invited Jehoiada Jehoi'ada Priest Servant Solomon ZadokJump to Next Benaiah Benai'ah Hasn't Invite Invited Jehoiada Jehoi'ada Priest Servant Solomon Zadok1 Kings 1 1. Abishag cherishes David in his extreme age5. Adonijah, David's darling, usurps the kingdom 11. By the council of Nathan 15. Bathsheba moves the king 22. And Nathan seconds her 28. David renews his oath to Bathsheba 32. Solomon, by David's appointment, 38. being anointed king by Zadok and Nathan, the people triumph 41. Jonathan bringing the news, Adonijah's guests fly 50. Adonijah, flying to the horns of the altar, is dismissed by Solomon But me your servant he has not invited This phrase is spoken by Nathan the prophet, who is addressing Bathsheba, Solomon's mother. Nathan refers to himself as "your servant," indicating his loyalty to King David and his household. The context here is the political maneuvering surrounding the succession of King David. Adonijah, David's son, has declared himself king without David's approval. Nathan's exclusion from Adonijah's feast signifies a deliberate attempt to sideline those loyal to David and Solomon. This reflects the tension and division within the royal court. Nathan's role as a prophet underscores the importance of divine guidance in leadership decisions, as seen in other instances where prophets anoint kings, such as Samuel with Saul and David. nor Zadok the priest nor Benaiah son of Jehoiada nor your servant Solomon Persons / Places / Events 1. Nathan the ProphetA key figure in the court of King David, Nathan is known for his role as a prophet and advisor. In this verse, he is speaking to Bathsheba about the conspiracy to make Adonijah king. 2. Zadok the Priest A loyal priest during King David's reign, Zadok is a significant religious leader who supports Solomon's claim to the throne. 3. Benaiah son of Jehoiada A valiant warrior and leader of David's bodyguard, Benaiah is a loyal supporter of Solomon. 4. Solomon The son of David and Bathsheba, Solomon is the chosen successor to King David, though not yet officially king at this point in the account. 5. Adonijah The son of David who attempts to usurp the throne by declaring himself king without David's approval. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in LeadershipGod chooses leaders according to His divine plan, as seen in the selection of Solomon over Adonijah. Trust in God's sovereignty even when human plans seem to prevail. The Importance of Godly Counsel Nathan, Zadok, and Benaiah represent godly counsel and loyalty. Seek wise and godly advisors in your life to help discern God's will. Faithfulness to God's Promises Despite Adonijah's attempt to seize power, God's promise to David about Solomon's kingship stands firm. Trust in God's promises, knowing they will be fulfilled in His timing. The Role of Humility and Service Nathan refers to himself as "your servant," demonstrating humility. Embrace a servant's heart in your walk with God and in your relationships with others. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Kings 1:26?2. How does 1 Kings 1:26 highlight the importance of seeking God's guidance? 3. What can we learn from Nathan's actions in 1 Kings 1:26? 4. How does 1 Kings 1:26 connect to God's sovereignty in leadership transitions? 5. How can we apply Nathan's wisdom in our decision-making processes today? 6. What does 1 Kings 1:26 teach about loyalty to God's chosen leaders? 7. Why did Nathan the prophet support Solomon over Adonijah in 1 Kings 1:26? 8. How does 1 Kings 1:26 reflect God's sovereignty in leadership selection? 9. What role does divine intervention play in the events of 1 Kings 1:26? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 1? 11. Solomon built a facility containing how many baths? Two thousand (1 Kings 7:26) Over three thousand (2 Chronicles 4:5) 12. How many stalls of horses did Solomon have? (1 Kings 4:26 vs. 2 Chronicles 9:25) 13. Why does Solomon's succession in 1 Kings 1:28-40 ignore the usual primogeniture, given the elder sons who remained alive? 14. If historically attributed to King Solomon, how does Song of Solomon 4 mesh with the accounts of his many wives and concubines in other biblical texts (e.g., 1 Kings 11:3)? What Does 1 Kings 1:26 Mean But me your servant he has not invitedNathan highlights his own exclusion from Adonijah’s self-made coronation feast (1 Kings 1:5-10). • Nathan’s words underline faithful service: he has stood by David through crises (2 Samuel 12:1-14). • By omitting God’s prophet, Adonijah shows disregard for the divine voice, much like Saul did when he ignored Samuel (1 Samuel 15:22-23). • The phrase draws David’s attention to the fact that something is unfolding without prophetic sanction, therefore outside the LORD’s will (compare 1 Kings 18:22). nor Zadok the priest Adonijah also bypasses the legitimate high priest who served alongside David (1 Chronicles 29:22). • Zadok represents covenant faithfulness; he remained loyal during Absalom’s rebellion (2 Samuel 15:24-29). • Excluding Zadok signals a break with established worship patterns, mirroring how Jeroboam later appointed his own priests (1 Kings 12:31). • The rightful priest’s absence exposes the purely political, not spiritual, nature of Adonijah’s scheme. nor Benaiah son of Jehoiada Benaiah commands David’s elite guard (2 Samuel 23:20-23). • By leaving out the military leader who embodies loyal strength, Adonijah avoids anyone who might resist (1 Kings 1:8). • Benaiah’s future execution of Adonijah on Solomon’s orders (1 Kings 2:25) shows how God preserves faithful warriors to carry out His judgment. • The pattern recalls David’s own reliance on mighty men who were committed first to God’s purposes (2 Samuel 23:8-39). nor your servant Solomon Nathan finishes with the key omission: the son David had sworn would inherit the throne (1 Chronicles 22:9-10). • Solomon’s absence indicates Adonijah’s open challenge to God’s revealed choice (1 Kings 1:13). • Similar to Esau’s attempt to obtain the blessing after Jacob (Genesis 27:41), Adonijah seeks what God has promised to another. • By singling out Solomon, Nathan prompts David to act quickly, ensuring the divine promise is fulfilled (1 Kings 1:28-30). summary Nathan’s fourfold list exposes Adonijah’s plot as a deliberate rejection of God’s prophet, priest, protector, and chosen king. The exclusions spotlight who truly supports David and, more importantly, whom God has appointed. In every era, the Lord preserves faithful voices and leads His people to honor His clear Word rather than the ambitions of the self-appointed. Verse 26. - But me, even me [Hebrews I] thy servant [to Nathan this omission was most significant. He seems to say that he had not been called because he had been concerned in the appointment of a successor 2 Samuel 7:13] and Zadok the priest, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and thy servant Solomon [Bahr thinks that "we have in the order of these names a climax, in which Solomon, as the highest personage, is named last"] hath he not called.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Butוְלִ֣י (wə·lî) Conjunctive waw | Preposition | first person common singular Strong's Hebrew me אֲנִֽי־ (’ă·nî-) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 589: I your servant עַ֠בְדֶּךָ (‘aḇ·de·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 5650: Slave, servant he did not לֹ֥א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no invite, קָרָֽא׃ (qā·rā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read nor Zadok וּלְצָדֹ֨ק (ū·lə·ṣā·ḏōq) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6659: Zadok -- the name of several Israelites the priest, הַכֹּהֵ֜ן (hak·kō·hên) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3548: Priest nor Benaiah וְלִבְנָיָ֧הוּ (wə·liḇ·nā·yā·hū) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1141: Benaiah -- 'Yah has built up', the name of several Israelites son בֶן־ (ḇen-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Jehoiada, יְהוֹיָדָ֛ע (yə·hō·w·yā·ḏā‘) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3077: Jehoiada -- 'the LORD knows', the name of several Israelites nor your servant עַבְדְּךָ֖ (‘aḇ·də·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 5650: Slave, servant Solomon. וְלִשְׁלֹמֹ֥ה (wə·liš·lō·mōh) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8010: Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne Links 1 Kings 1:26 NIV1 Kings 1:26 NLT 1 Kings 1:26 ESV 1 Kings 1:26 NASB 1 Kings 1:26 KJV 1 Kings 1:26 BibleApps.com 1 Kings 1:26 Biblia Paralela 1 Kings 1:26 Chinese Bible 1 Kings 1:26 French Bible 1 Kings 1:26 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Kings 1:26 But he hasn't called me even me (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) |
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