1 Kings 1:43
New International Version
“Not at all!” Jonathan answered. “Our lord King David has made Solomon king.

New Living Translation
“Not at all!” Jonathan replied. “Our lord King David has just declared Solomon king!

English Standard Version
Jonathan answered Adonijah, “No, for our lord King David has made Solomon king,

Berean Standard Bible
“Not at all,” Jonathan replied. “Our lord King David has made Solomon king.

King James Bible
And Jonathan answered and said to Adonijah, Verily our lord king David hath made Solomon king.

New King James Version
Then Jonathan answered and said to Adonijah, “No! Our lord King David has made Solomon king.

New American Standard Bible
But Jonathan replied to Adonijah, “On the contrary! Our lord King David has made Solomon king!

NASB 1995
But Jonathan replied to Adonijah, “No! Our lord King David has made Solomon king.

NASB 1977
But Jonathan answered and said to Adonijah, “No! Our lord King David has made Solomon king.

Legacy Standard Bible
But Jonathan answered and said to Adonijah, “No! Our lord King David has made Solomon king.

Amplified Bible
But Jonathan replied to Adonijah, “No, on the contrary, our lord King David has made Solomon king!

Christian Standard Bible
“Unfortunately not,” Jonathan answered him. “Our lord King David has made Solomon king.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Unfortunately not,” Jonathan answered him. “Our lord King David has made Solomon king.

American Standard Version
And Jonathan answered and said to Adonijah, Verily our lord king David hath made Solomon king:

Contemporary English Version
Jonathan answered: No, I don't! David has just announced that Solomon will be king.

English Revised Version
And Jonathan answered and said to Adonijah, Verily our lord king David hath made Solomon king:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"Not at all," Jonathan answered Adonijah. "His Majesty King David has made Solomon king.

Good News Translation
"I'm afraid not," Jonathan answered. "His Majesty King David has made Solomon king.

International Standard Version
"No," Jonathan answered. "Our lord King David has installed Solomon as king.

Majority Standard Bible
?Not at all,? Jonathan replied. ?Our lord King David has made Solomon king.

NET Bible
Jonathan replied to Adonijah: "No! Our master King David has made Solomon king.

New Heart English Bible
Jonathan answered Adonijah, "No. Our lord king David has made Solomon king.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Jonathan answered and said to Adonijah, Verily our lord king David hath made Solomon king.

World English Bible
Jonathan answered Adonijah, “Most certainly our lord King David has made Solomon king.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Jonathan answers and says to Adonijah, “Truly our lord King David has caused Solomon to reign,

Young's Literal Translation
And Jonathan answereth and saith to Adonijah, 'Verily our lord king David hath caused Solomon to reign,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Jonathan will answer and say to Adonijah, Truly our lord king David made Solomon king.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Jonathan answered Adonias: Not so: for our lord king David hath appointed Solomon king.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And Jonathan answered Adonijah: “By no means. For our lord king David has appointed Solomon as king.

New American Bible
Jonathan answered Adonijah, “Hardly! Our lord, King David, has made Solomon king.

New Revised Standard Version
Jonathan answered Adonijah, “No, for our lord King David has made Solomon king;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Nathan answered and said to Adonijah, Truly our lord King David has made Solomon king.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Nathan answered and said to Aduniah: “Truly our Lord King David has made Solomon King!
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Jonathan answered and said to Adonijah: 'Verily our lord king David hath made Solomon king.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Jonathan answered and said, Verily our lord king David has made Solomon king:

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Adonijah Learns of Solomon's Kingship
42As he was speaking, suddenly Jonathan the son of Abiathar the priest arrived. “Come in,” said Adonijah, “for you are a man of valor. You must be bringing good news.” 43“Not at all,” Jonathan replied. “Our lord King David has made Solomon king. 44And with Solomon, the king has sent Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada, along with the Cherethites and Pelethites, and they have set him on the king’s mule.…

Cross References
1 Samuel 16:12-13
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.

2 Samuel 5:3
So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where King David made with them a covenant before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel.

1 Chronicles 29:22
That day they ate and drank with great joy in the presence of the LORD. Then, for a second time, they designated David’s son Solomon as king, anointing him before the LORD as ruler, and Zadok as the priest.

2 Samuel 15:10
Then Absalom sent spies throughout the tribes of Israel with this message: “When you hear the sound of the horn, you are to say, ‘Absalom reigns in Hebron!’”

1 Kings 2:15
“You know that the kingship was mine,” he said. “All Israel expected that I should reign, but the kingship has turned to my brother, for it has come to him from the LORD.

1 Kings 2:22
King Solomon answered his mother, “Why do you request Abishag the Shunammite for Adonijah? Since he is my older brother, you might as well request the kingdom for him and for Abiathar the priest and for Joab son of Zeruiah!”

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.

1 Kings 3:7
And now, O LORD my God, You have made Your servant king in my father David’s place. But I am only a little child, not knowing how to go out or come in.

1 Kings 11:11-12
Then the LORD said to Solomon, “Because you have done this and have not kept My covenant and My statutes, which I have commanded you, I will tear the kingdom away from you and give it to your servant. / Nevertheless, for the sake of your father David, I will not do it during your lifetime; I will tear it out of the hand of your son.

1 Kings 11:30-31
And Ahijah took hold of the new cloak he was wearing, tore it into twelve pieces, / and said to Jeroboam, “Take ten pieces for yourself, for this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Behold, I will tear the kingdom out of the hand of Solomon, and I will give you ten tribes.

1 Kings 12:20
When all Israel heard that Jeroboam had returned, they summoned him to the assembly and made him king over all Israel. Only the tribe of Judah followed the house of David.

2 Kings 11:12
Then Jehoiada brought out the king’s son, put the crown on him, presented him with the Testimony, and proclaimed him king. They anointed him, and the people clapped their hands and declared, “Long live the king!”

2 Chronicles 23:11
Then Jehoiada and his sons brought out the king’s son, put the crown on him, presented him with the Testimony, and proclaimed him king. They anointed him and shouted, “Long live the king!”

Psalm 2:6
“I have installed My King on Zion, upon My holy mountain.”

Psalm 89:20
I have found My servant David; with My sacred oil I have anointed him.


Treasury of Scripture

And Jonathan answered and said to Adonijah, Truly our lord king David has made Solomon king.

verily

1 Kings 1:32-40
And king David said, Call me Zadok the priest, and Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada. And they came before the king…

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1 Kings 1
1. Abishag cherishes David in his extreme age
5. 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














Not at all
This phrase indicates a strong negation or contradiction to a previous statement or assumption. In the context of 1 Kings 1, Adonijah, who had declared himself king, is being informed by Jonathan, the son of Abiathar the priest, that his assumption of kingship is incorrect. The Hebrew root here conveys a sense of definitive denial, emphasizing the authority and finality of the message Jonathan is delivering. This sets the stage for the unfolding of God's sovereign plan, as it is not man's ambition but God's will that prevails.

Jonathan replied
Jonathan, the son of Abiathar, plays a crucial role as a messenger in this narrative. His name, meaning "Yahweh has given," is significant in this context, as he brings news that aligns with God's divine choice. Historically, Jonathan's position as the son of a priest gives him credibility and authority, underscoring the importance of his message. His role as a bearer of truth highlights the theme of divine intervention and the importance of faithful witnesses in God's plan.

Our lord King David
This phrase acknowledges David's continued authority and legitimacy as the reigning king. Despite his old age and frailty, David's decisions are still binding and respected. The use of "our lord" signifies loyalty and submission to David's God-given authority. In the broader biblical narrative, David is a central figure, a man after God's own heart, whose lineage is crucial to the messianic prophecy. This acknowledgment of David's kingship reinforces the divine right and the continuity of God's covenant with David.

has made Solomon king
The declaration that Solomon has been made king is pivotal. The Hebrew root for "made" implies a deliberate and authoritative action. This is not a mere announcement but a fulfillment of God's promise to David that his son Solomon would succeed him (1 Chronicles 22:9-10). Solomon's anointing as king is a testament to God's faithfulness and the unfolding of His divine plan. Historically, this moment marks the beginning of a new era for Israel, characterized by peace and prosperity under Solomon's reign. It also foreshadows the coming of the ultimate King, Jesus Christ, from the line of David and Solomon, who will establish an eternal kingdom.

Verse 43. - And Jonathan answered and said to Adonijah, Verily [Rather, "nay but," "on the contrary" (immo vero). See Genesis 17:19, Heb., "Nay, but Sarah thy wife," etc., and Gesen., Thesaurus, sub voce אֲבָל. This particle has not "always an objecting force" (Rawlinson) - see Genesis 42:21, and especially 2 Samuel 14:5; 2 Kings 4:14 - but only in the later Hebrew, e.g., 2 Chronicles 19:3; 2 Chronicles 33:17] our Lord king David hath made Solomon king.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
“Not at all,”
אֲבָ֕ל (’ă·ḇāl)
Adverb
Strong's 61: Verily, of a truth

Jonathan
יוֹנָתָ֔ן (yō·w·nā·ṯān)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3129: Jonathan

replied.
וַיַּ֙עַן֙ (way·ya·‘an)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6030: To answer, respond

“Our lord
אֲדֹנֵ֥ינוּ (’ă·ḏō·nê·nū)
Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common plural
Strong's 113: Sovereign, controller

King
הַמֶּֽלֶךְ־ (ham·me·leḵ-)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4428: A king

David
דָּוִ֖ד (dā·wiḏ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse

has made Solomon
שְׁלֹמֹֽה׃ (šə·lō·mōh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8010: Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne

king.
הִמְלִ֥יךְ (him·lîḵ)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 4427: To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel


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