1 Kings 2:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 2:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 2:13 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Adonijah the son of Haggith came to Bathsheba the mother of Solomon. And she said, Comest thou peaceably? And he sai..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 2:13 — KJV
“And Adonijah the son of Haggith came to Bathsheba the mother of Solomon. And she said, Comest thou peaceably? And he said, Peaceably.”
— 1 Kings 2:13 (KJV)
1 Kings 2:13 in Context — About the Book of 1 Kings
1 Kings moves from Solomon's golden age — the temple, legendary wisdom, unmatched wealth — to a kingdom torn in two by pride and idolatry. Elijah bursts in with fire from heaven on Mount Carmel, proving the Lord alone is God. Wisdom sought and wisdom squandered frame the whole book.
Cross-References for 1 Kings 2:13
“Wherefore Nathan spake unto Bathsheba the mother of Solomon, saying, Hast thou not heard that Adonijah the son of Haggith doth reign, and David our lord knoweth it not?”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:13: adonijah, son, haggith
“Bathsheba therefore went unto king Solomon, to speak unto him for Adonijah. And the king rose up to meet her, and bowed himself unto her, and sat down on his throne, and caused a seat to be set for the king's mother; and she sat on his right hand.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:13: adonijah, bathsheba, mother
“And king Solomon answered and said unto his mother, And why dost thou ask Abishag the Shunammite for Adonijah? ask for him the kingdom also; for he is mine elder brother; even for him, and for Abiathar the priest, and for Joab the son of Zeruiah.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:13: adonijah, son, mother
“Then went Samson down, and his father and his mother, to Timnath, and came to the vineyards of Timnath: and, behold, a young lion roared against him. against...: Heb. in meeting him”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:13: son, came, mother
“And Samuel did that which the LORD spake, and came to Bethlehem. And the elders of the town trembled at his coming, and said, Comest thou peaceably? coming: Heb. meeting”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:13: came, comest, peaceably
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