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In-Depth Event Report

Solomon Establishes His Kingship

This event serves as a major narrative anchor, appearing across the Biblical archive as a defining moment in history.

The Original Account

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1 Kings 2:13-46
Solomon Establishes His Kingship

Now Adonijah son of Haggith went to Bathsheba the mother of Solomon, and she asked, “Do you come in peace?” “Yes, in peace,” he replied. Then he said, “I have s

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References

19:1-14
Cities of Refuge
2:27-36
A Prophecy against the House of Eli
22:6-23
Saul Slays the Priests of Nob
1:1-16
Saul’s Death Reported to David
3:6-39
Abner, Saul’s Former General
19:1-43
The Rebellion of Absalom (Part 7)
1:1-10
Abishag Cares for David & Adonijah Usurps the Kingdom
1:41-53
Adonijah Learns of Solomon’s Kingship
4:1-34
Solomon's Kingdom, Wealth, and Wisdom
8:1-17
The Wise Man and the King