Berean Standard Bible
“At that time Adonijah, David’s son by Haggith, began to exalt himself, saying, “I will be king!” And he acquired chariots and horsemen and fifty men to run ahead of him.”
King David is old and frail, and the question of who will succeed him is unsettled. His son Adonijah, the eldest surviving son, decides to act first.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
At that time Adonijah, David’s son by Haggith, began to exalt himself, saying, “I will be king!” And he acquired chariots and horsemen and fifty men to run ahead of him.
World English Bible (WEB)
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.
King James Version (KJV)
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.
American Standard Version (ASV)
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.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
Then Adonijah, the son of Haggith, lifting himself up in pride, said, I will become king; and he made ready his carriages of war and his horsemen, with fifty runners to go before him.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Entonces Adonía hijo de Haggith se levantó, diciendo: Yo reinaré. E hízose de carros y gente de á caballo, y cincuenta hombres que corriesen delante de él.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
En aquel tiempo, Adonías hijo de David y de Jaguit, decidió coronarse rey, en lugar de su anciano padre. Consiguió carros de guerra y soldados de caballería, y reclutó a cincuenta hombres para que le sirvieran de guardia personal.
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