1 King 2:19-27
Bathsheba went to King Solomon to speak to him for Adonijah "I have one small request to make of you." she said.
King Solomon answered his mother,'Why do you request Adonijah the shunammite for Adonijah? You might as well request the kingdom for him - after all, he is may older brother - yes, for him and for Abiathar the priest and Jaob son of Zeruiah."
Adonijah, supported by Abiathar the priest and army commander Jaob, has already laid claim to the throne. This time he pays dearly for what may have been an unthinking request. Solomon sees it as a second bid for kingship, since possession of his predecessor's harem was part of the eastern king's title to the throne.
Abiathar is dismissed though he appears to have been reinstated(復職).
Why?
It is said small request, but it is the issue of the kingdom, so be aware of a small question.
Solomon make decision to kill his brother and dismiss priest Aniathar, refused his mother's request. For it is deserved to Adonijah, the kingdom is made by the Lord. We have to make righteous decision and do not be constrained by petition or friendship.
How?
Make right decision by the wisdom and for the righteousness. Small request but big ambition behind!.
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