1 Kings 2:23Then king Solomon swore by Yahweh, saying, "God do so to me, and more also, if Adonijah has not spoken this word against his own life.
The setting
Jerusalem, Israel, ~970 BC. Solomon's throne room. The young king faces his half-brother's second attempt at the crown through marriage politics...
The emotion here: resolute after being betrayed again
The original word
nishba (נשבע) — to swear a binding oath that cannot be broken
Why it matters
This was Adonijah's second attempt at the throne after already being pardoned once
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Kings 2:23
Solomon is invoking God's name in judgment - this isn't anger, it's formal legal procedure
Common misconceptionPeople see this as harsh revenge, but Solomon had already shown mercy once. This was Adonijah's second treasonous act after being pardoned.
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Bible Genome reading
1 Kings 2:23 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Kings 2:23 comes from the book of 1 Kings, written during the United Kingdom period. The setting is a royal palace. These words are attributed to Solomon. The dominant emotion in this verse is deciding, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the dialogue genre of biblical literature. Key themes include divine oath, royal judgment, consequence. Notable phrases: swore by Yahweh; against his own life.
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“"You shall have no other gods before me.”
— Deuteronomy 5:7
“"You shall not murder.”
— Exodus 20:13
“Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”
— Matthew 23:12
“For God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.”
— 2 Timothy 1:7
“But Peter said, "Silver and gold have I none, but what I have, that I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!"”
— Acts 3:6
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