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And Adonijah slew sheep and oxen and fat cattle by the stone of Zoheleth, which [is] by Enrogel, and called all his brethren the king’s sons, and all the men of Judah the king’s servants:
1 Kings 1:9 — KJV
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1 Kings 1:9
King James Version (KJV)
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1 Kings 1:9
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Commentary
Commentary on 1 Kings 1:9
Theological / DevotionalSlew sheep. When Saul was made king at Gilgal “they sacrificed sacrifices of peace offerings” (1 Sam. 11:15). When Samuel was called to anoint David as king he was instructed by the Lord to offer a sacrifice, to which Jesse and his sons were called (1 Sam. 16:1-5). So when Absalom seized the throne he also offered sacrifices (2 Sam. 15:12). Adonijah’s sacrifice was a peace offering such as was offered on occasions of joy or thankfulness, a sacrifice to which many might be invited.
En-rogel. A deep spring below Jerusalem, just beyond the juncture of the Kidron and Hinnom valleys. According to Josephus it was in the king’s garden (Antiquities vii. 14. 4), outside of the city. It is known today as Bir ‘Ayyub, “Job’s Well.”
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