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1 Kings 1:5

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3So they sought for a fair damsel throughout all the coasts of Israel, and found Abishag a Shunammite, and brought her to the king.Select 1 Kings 1:3

4And the damsel was very fair, and cherished the king, and ministered to him: but the king knew her not.Select 1 Kings 1:4

5Then 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.Select 1 Kings 1:5

6And his father had not displeased him at any time in saying, Why hast thou done so? and he also was a very goodly man; and his mother bare him after Absalom.Select 1 Kings 1:6

7And he conferred with Joab the son of Zeruiah, and with Abiathar the priest: and they following Adonijah helped him.Select 1 Kings 1:7

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1:5 Then Adonijah the son of Haggith exalted himself, saying, “I will be king.” Then he prepared him chariots and horsemen, and fifty men to run before him.

ASV

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.

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