1 Kings 1:42

1:42 As he was still speaking, Jonathan ¹  son of Abiathar the priest arrived. Adonijah said, “Come in, for ²  an important man like you must be bringing good news.” ³ 

1 Kings 2:13

2:13 Haggith’s son Adonijah visited Bathsheba, Solomon’s mother. She asked, “Do you come in peace?” He answered, “Yes.” ⁴ 

1 Kings 8:42

8:42 When they hear about your great reputation ⁵  and your ability to accomplish mighty deeds, ⁶  they will come and direct their prayers toward this temple.

1 Kings 13:34

13:34 This sin caused Jeroboam’s dynasty ⁷  to come to an end and to be destroyed from the face of the earth.

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¹ tn The Hebrew text has “look” at this point. The particle הִנֵּה (hinneh), “look draws attention to Jonathan’s arrival and invites the audience to view the scene through the eyes of the participants.

² tn Or “surely.”

³ tn Heb “you are a man of strength [or “ability”] and you bring a message [that is] good.” Another option is to understand the phrase אִישׁ חַיִל (’ish khayil) in the sense of “a worthy man,” that is “loyal.” See also 1 Kgs 1:52 and HALOT 311 s.v. חַיִל.

⁴ tn Heb “[in] peace.”

⁵ tn Heb “your great name.” See the note on the word “reputation” in the previous verse.

⁶ tn Heb “and your strong hand and your outstretched arm.”

⁷ tn Heb “house.”