1 Kings 1:42

“And while he yet spake, behold, Jonathan the son of Abiathar the priest came, etc.] Whom his father had left in the city, to observe what passed there, and give him notice of it: and Adonijah said unto him, come in, for thou [art] a valiant man, and bringest good tidings; which seems to be not a very wise speech, as if there was a connection between being valiant, and bringing good news, or that the one had any influence upon the other; though perhaps it means no more than a good man, “a man of virtue” f16, as it may be rendered; one that fears sin, as the Targum, and so would report nothing but what was true, and therefore might be depended on; (see <101827>2 Samuel 18:27); the same phrase…”

“Jonathan had acted in a similar capacity, as a carrier of intelligence, in the time of Absalom’s attempt 2 Samuel 15:36; 2 Samuel 17:17; but at that time, like his father, he was faithful to David, and “a valiant man,” “a virtuous man,” or “a man of worth.” (See 1 Kings 1:52; Proverbs 12:4.) return to 'Top of Page'”

“1:42-49 Solomon was proclaimed as king and warmly welcomed by the people. Adonijah and his followers panicked and fled, aborting the attempted coup.”

“Jonathan: Sa2 15:36, Sa2 17:17 a valiant: Kg1 22:18; Sa2 18:27; Kg2 9:22; Isa 57:21; Th1 5:2, Th1 5:3 3 Kings (1 Kings) 1:43”