Adonijah
Generation 2 from Adam
Biography
The fourth son of David and Haggith, Adonijah attempted to seize the throne as David aged, despite knowing that Solomon was chosen as heir. He held a coronation feast but was stopped when Nathan and Bathsheba alerted David, who immediately had Solomon crowned. Later, Adonijah's request for David's concubine led Solomon to have him executed.
Adonijah's failed coup demonstrates the importance of submitting to God's chosen leader and the dangers of ambition and presumption.
Life Events
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Birth to David and Haggith
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Attempted to seize throne
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Pardoned by Solomon
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Executed for requesting Abishag
Siblings (18)
Related Scriptures
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