King James Version
1 Kings 2:21 in the King James Version says “And she said, Let Abishag the Shunammite be given to Adonijah thy brother to wife.” — study this verse from 1 Kings chapter 2 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“And she said, Let Abishag the Shunammite be given to Adonijah thy brother to wife.”
1 Kings 2:21 · KJV
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.
Then she said, I desire one small petition of thee; I pray thee, say me not nay. And the king said unto her, Ask on, my mother: for I will not say thee nay.
And she said, Let Abishag the Shunammite be given to Adonijah thy brother to wife.
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.
Then king Solomon sware by the LORD, saying, God do so to me, and more also, if Adonijah have not spoken this word against his own life.
KJV Study — Public Domain
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
“thy brother”
H251a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like h0001])
This verse is found in the book of 1 Kings. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
1 Kings 2:21 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
Verses related to 1 Kings 2:21 from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge