1 Kings 1:26

26 But he didn't invite me or the priest Zadok or Benaiah, who is Jehoiada's son, or your servant Solomon.

1 Kings 1:26 Meaning and Commentary

1 Kings 1:26

But me, [even] me thy servant
Meaning himself, Nathan the prophet, who was David's servant, his seer, and counsellor:

and Zadok the priest;
for whom David had a great respect:

and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada;
who was captain of his bodyguards; here Nathan observes more than Bathsheba had, and supplies what she had omitted, and so filled up her words, as in ( 1 Kings 1:14 ) ;

and thy servant Solomon, hath he not called;
which showed his ill intention.

1 Kings 1:26 In-Context

24 Nathan said, "Your Majesty, you must have said that Adonijah will be king after you and that he will sit on your throne,

25 because today he went and sacrificed many bulls, fattened calves, and sheep. He invited all the king's sons, the army's commanders, and the priest Abiathar [to his feast]. They are eating and drinking with him and saying, 'Long live King Adonijah!'

26 But he didn't invite me or the priest Zadok or Benaiah, who is Jehoiada's son, or your servant Solomon.

27 Did you allow this to happen without telling me who would sit on your throne next?"

28 Then King David answered, "Call Bathsheba in here." So she stood in front of him,