1st Kings 1
David is about to die, and he has neglected to show the people who the next king will be. He had anointed Solomon some time before, but now, David was bedridden and not ruling on his throne. One of David's sons, Adonijah, wanted to be the king, so he acted like it. I tell my kids that sometimes people assume things or believe someone because they seem to be correct. But we must always seek God's guidance, and test the events in our lives with Scripture.
(v.5) Adonijah's pride reminds me of Lucifer's in Isaiah 14
(v.6) As parents, we can relate to David's fault here...he was tired, and he didn't have the strength to keep correcting his son. However, we Daddies are supposed to keep order in our households, so even though David was old and tired, he still needed to keep his sons in line if they acted up!
(v.29) David looked back on his life, and he saw that God was always there for him, and protecting him. David gives praise to God, and uses the prophets to anoint Solomon. This makes the kingship official for Solomon.
(v.53) Solomon shows mercy to his rebellious brother. I believe that he did so since Adonijah worshipped God when he heard the news of Solomon's anointing, and when he bowed to Solomon at the throne. Solomon was like his father with Abigail, and showed mercy.
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