1 Kings 1:5

Then Adonijah the son of Haggith exalted himself, saying, I will be king: and he prepared him chariots and horsemen, and fifty men to run before him.

Cross-reference

In 1 Kings 1:11, Nathan reports to Bathsheba that Adonijah has made himself king, continuing the narrative.

In 1 Kings 1:24, Nathan confronts David about Adonijah's self-proclaimed kingship, directly referencing his actions in v5.

In 1 Kings 1:33, David orders Solomon's anointing, directly opposing Adonijah's self-exaltation in v5.

1 Kings 2:24 records Solomon's judgment that Adonijah must die, fulfilling the downfall his pride brought.

In 1 Kings 2:15, Adonijah reiterates his earlier claim from v5, acknowledging the kingdom has passed to Solomon.

In 1 Kings 2:22, Solomon connects Adonijah's request for Abishag to his earlier attempt to take the throne in v5.

Luke 14:11 Parallel

Luke 14:11 teaches that self-exaltation leads to humiliation, a pattern seen in Adonijah's account.

Proverbs 18:12 says a haughty heart precedes destruction, similarly exemplified by Adonijah's ambition.

Proverbs 16:18 states 'Pride goes before destruction,' a principle directly illustrated by Adonijah's later fall.

1 Chronicles 29:1 affirms Solomon as God's chosen — highlighting the rebellion of Adonijah's self-promotion.

1 Chronicles 28:5 reiterates God's choice of Solomon — Adonijah's claim directly opposes that divine selection.

In 1 Chronicles 22:5-11, David declares Solomon as chosen king to build the temple — contrasting Adonijah's self-exaltation here.

2 Samuel 15:1 describes Absalom's identical self-promotion with chariots and runners — a clear parallel to Adonijah's coup attempt.

Deuteronomy 17:15 commands that Israel's king must be chosen by God, contrasting with Adonijah's self-appointment.

Proverbs 17:19 Related theme

Proverbs 17:19 warns that building a high gate (self-exaltation) invites destruction — exemplified by Adonijah's actions in v5.

1 Chronicles 3:2 Historical context

1 Chronicles 3:2 lists Adonijah as David's fourth son, providing genealogical context for his claim to the throne.

2 Samuel 3:4 Historical context

2 Samuel 3:4 identifies Adonijah as David's fourth son by Haggith, giving background for his self-exaltation as king here.