1 Kings 1:11

“Then Nathan said to Bathsheba, the mother of Solomon, saying, “Have you not heard that Adonijah son of Haggith reigns, and our lord David does not know it?”

1 Kings 1:11 · direct translation from the Hebrew
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1 Kings 1:11, word by word

Then Nathanנָתָןnatan

Nathan

Nathan: the name of several men; the best known are a son of David born in Jerusalem (2 Samuel 5:14) and the prophet who spoke to David (2 Samuel 7; 12). It means "he has given."

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saidיֹּאמֶרyomer

say

To say with the mouth to someone what one thinks or wants, or to answer him.

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Bathshebaבַּתbat

Bathsheba

Bathsheba: wife of Uriah the Hittite and then of David; mother of Solomon (2 Samuel 11–12; 1 Kings 1). It means "daughter of the oath."

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the motherאֵםem

mother

The woman who gives birth to and raises her children, and who is owed honor.

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of Solomonשְׁלֹמֹהshelomo

Solomon

Solomon: son of David and Bathsheba, who reigned after him and built the temple. His name comes from "peace" (shalom).

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heardשָׁמַעַתְּshamaat

hear

To hear a sound, or learn of something.

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Adonijahאֲדֹנִיָּהוּadoniyahu

Adonijah

Adonijah: the name of several men; the best known is the fourth son of David, who tried to become king instead of Solomon (1 Kings 1). It means "my Lord is YHWH."

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sonבֶןven

son

The male born of a father and mother; in the plural, also sons and daughters.

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of Haggithחַגִּיתchagit

Haggith

Haggith: one of David's wives, mother of Adonijah. It means "festive."

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reignsמָלַךְmalach

reign

To be king of a people, or to begin ruling it as king.

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and our lordאֲדֹנֵיadone

lord

The one with authority over another; or a respectful title.

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Davidדָוִדdavid

David

David, youngest son of Jesse, of Bethlehem; the second king of Israel. The name means "beloved."

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know itיָדָעyada

know

To know something, realize.

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The context

10But Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah, and the mighty men, and Solomon his brother he did not invite.

11 · This verse (above)

12So now come, please let me give you advice, and save your life and the life of your son Solomon.

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