1 Kings 2:15
And he said, Thou knowest that the kingdom was mine, and that all Israel set their faces on me, that I should reign: howbeit the kingdom is turned about, and is become my brother’s: for it was his from the Lord.
Context
This verse from 1 Kings Chapter 2 connects to 10 cross-references. David's deathbed instructions to Solomon include keeping the law of Moses, dealing with Joab for his murders, repaying Barzillai's sons, and eliminating Shimei. David dies after forty years of reign. Solomon consolidates power: Adonijah is executed for requesting Abishag; Abiathar …
Other Translations
And he said, Thou knowest that the kingdom was mine, and that all Israel set their faces on me, that I should reign: howbeit the kingdom is turned about, and is become my brother’s; for it was his from Jehovah.
And he saith, `Thou hast known that the kingdom was mine, and towards me set their faces had all Israel for reigning, and the kingdom is turned round about, and is my brother's, for from Jehovah it was his;
And he said, You saw how the kingdom was mine, and all Israel had the idea that I would be their king; but now the kingdom is turned about, and has become my brother's, for it was given to him by the Lord.
Cross References
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And on this manner did Absalom to all Israel that came to the king for judgment: so Absalom stole the …
And there came a messenger to David, saying, The hearts of the men of Israel are after Absalom.
And Hushai said unto Absalom, Nay; but whom the Lord, and this people, and all the men of Israel, choose, …
Then Adonijah the son of Haggith exalted himself, saying, I will be king: and he prepared him chariots and horsemen, …
For he is gone down this day, and hath slain oxen and fat cattle and sheep in abundance, and hath …
Behold, a son shall be born to thee, who shall be a man of rest; and I will give him …
He shall build an house for my name; and he shall be my son, and I will be his father; …
And of all my sons, (for the Lord hath given me many sons,) he hath chosen Solomon my son to …