and took off after the prophet, whom he found sitting under an oak tree. He asked him, “Are you the prophet from Judah?” He answered, “Yes, I am.”

But God told Shemaiah the prophet,

All of Adonijah’s guests panicked; they jumped up and rushed off their separate ways.

King Solomon conscripted work crews from throughout Israel, 30,000 men in all.

The king then said to the prophet, “Come home with me and have something to eat. I’d like to give a present.”

So do this: Dismiss the kings from their command, and replace them with military commanders.

He found another man and said, “Wound me!” So the man wounded him severely.

As the sun was setting, a cry went through the camp, “Each one should return to his city and to his homeland.”

The king pled with the prophet, “Seek the favor of the Lord your God and pray for me, so that my hand may be restored.” So the prophet sought the Lord’s favor and the king’s hand was restored to its former condition.

Certainly my master is aware of what I did when Jezebel was killing the Lord’s prophets. I hid one hundred of the Lord’s prophets in two caves in two groups of fifty and I brought them food and water.

Now Adonijah, son of David and Haggith, was promoting himself, boasting, “I will be king!” He managed to acquire chariots and horsemen, as well as fifty men to serve as his royal guard.

As he was still speaking, Jonathan son of Abiathar the priest arrived. Adonijah said, “Come in, for an important man like you must be bringing good news.”

But now don’t treat him as if he were innocent. You are a wise man and you know how to handle him; make sure he has a bloody death.”

Furthermore, I am giving you what you did not request – riches and honor so that you will be the greatest king of your generation.

All the people of Judah and Israel had security; everyone from Dan to Beer Sheba enjoyed the produce of their vines and fig trees throughout Solomon’s lifetime.

Each one also brought to the assigned location his quota of barley and straw for the various horses.

Each stand had four bronze wheels with bronze axles and four supports. Under the basin the supports were fashioned on each side with wreaths.

He engraved ornamental cherubs, lions, and palm trees on the plates of the supports and frames wherever there was room, with wreaths all around.

All the men of Israel assembled before King Solomon during the festival in the month Ethanim (the seventh month).

“When someone is accused of sinning against his neighbor and the latter pronounces a curse on the alleged offender before your altar in this temple, be willing to forgive the accused if the accusation is false.