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1:5 Then Adonijah the son of Haggith exalted himself, saying, I will be king: and he prepared him chariots and horsemen, and {d} fifty men to run before him.
(d) Read 2Sa 15:1.
1:5 Then - Upon notice of the desperateness of the king's disease, and the approach of his death. Exalted - Entertained high thoughts and designs. I will - As the right of the kingdom is mine, ver.6, so I will now take possession of it. Prepared - As Absalom had done upon the like occasion, 2Sam 15:1.
1:5-10 Indulgent parents are often chastised with disobedient children, who are anxious to possess their estates. No worldly wisdom, nor experience, nor sacredness of character, can insure the continuance in any former course of those who remain under the power of self-love. But we may well wonder by what arts Joab and Abiathar could be drawn aside.
Adonijah Adoni'jah Ahead Carriages Chariot Chariots Exalted Fifty Forward Haggith Horsemen Horses Lifting Mother Prepared Prepareth Pride Provided Ready Reign Run Runners Running War
Adonijah Adoni'jah Ahead Carriages Chariot Chariots Exalted Fifty Forward Haggith Horsemen Horses Lifting Mother Prepared Prepareth Pride Provided Ready Reign Run Runners Running War