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Adonijah

Definition:

Adonijah was the fourth son of King David.

  • Adonijah tried to take over as king of Israel after the deaths of his brothers Absalom and Amnon.
  • God, however, had promised that David's son Solomon would be king., so Adonijah's plot was overthrown and Solomon was made king.
  • When Adonijah tried a second time to make himself king, Solomon put him to death.

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(See also: David, Solomon)

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Word Data:

  • Strong's: H138