BOOK OF 1ST KINGS. 1 KINGS 1. The aged king David’s decline. Adonijah seeks to usurp brother Solomon’s reign before David dies. Joab and Abiathar defect to Adonijah. David gives Solomon his kingdom and makes him King in Adonijah’s stead. Adonijah flees to escape the penalty of treason. King Solomon gives Adonijah conditional mercy, but … Continue reading Historical Books: Kings & Chronicles