1 Kings 1:1

Adonijah Tries to Seize the Throne

1:1 King David was very old; ¹  even when they covered him with blankets, ²  he could not get warm.

1 Kings 8:55

8:55 When he stood up, he pronounced a blessing over the entire assembly of Israel, saying in a loud voice:

1 Kings 16:22

16:22 Omri’s supporters were stronger than those who supported Tibni son of Ginath. Tibni died; Omri became king.

1 Kings 18:28

18:28 So they yelled louder and, in accordance with their prescribed ritual, ³  mutilated themselves with swords and spears until their bodies were covered with blood. ⁴ 

¹ tn Heb “was old, coming into the days” (i.e., advancing in years).

² tn Or “garments.”

³ tn Or “as was their custom.”

⁴ tn Heb “until blood poured out on them.”