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I Kings 1: What did David Promise?
The books of Kings opens with a continuation of the political intrigue that plagued the latter part of David’s reign. David is old and weak, and requires the assistance of a young maiden to keep him warm. It also seems that David has not officially named a successor. In the leadership vacuum, Adonijah, David’s next eldest son, attempts to crown himself as David successor. The line of succession had been: Amnon – David's firstborn (by Ahinoam of Jezreel) (II Samuel 3:2). He was killed by Avshalom after the rape of Tamar. Chileab (Daniel) – David's second son (by Abigail) (II Samuel 3:3; I…
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