1 Kings 1:10but Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah, and the mighty men, and Solomon his brother, he didn't call.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~970 BC. David is dying and doesn't know his son Adonijah is throwing a coronation party without inviting key supporters of Solomon...
The emotion here: documenting political intrigue with growing concern
The original word
qara (קָרָא) — to call, invite, summon; the deliberate act of inclusion or exclusion
Why it matters
Nathan the prophet had earlier confronted David about Bathsheba, making this alliance crucial
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Kings 1:10
This isn't just a guest list - it's a deliberate political purge of Solomon's supporters
Common misconceptionPeople think this is just about a party invitation, but Adonijah was systematically eliminating threats to his illegal coup by not inviting them.
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Bible Genome reading
1 Kings 1:10 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Kings 1:10 comes from the book of 1 Kings, written during the United Kingdom period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is deciding, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include exclusion, strategy, division. Notable phrases: Nathan the prophet; Solomon his brother; he didn't call.
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