1 Kings 1

King David is now an elderly man. Who will succeed him on Israel's throne?

ADONIJAH'S FEAST BY EN-ROGEL

Locations in David's Jerusalem

En-Rogel

This is near the spot where Adonijah held his feast.

Gihon Spring

The site of Solomon's coronation.

David's Palace

The approximate site of David's residence in Jerusalem. In David's time, the city of Jerusalem encompassed approximately the area indicated by the yellow dotted line.

Key Places in 1 Kings Chapter 1

Click the info buttons to see the approximate locations of En-rogel (1 Kings 1:9), the Gihon Spring (1 Kings 1:38-40), and David’s palace in Jerusalem.

Given the proximity of En-rogel and the Gihon Spring, it is hardly surprising that Adonijah’s guests heard Solomon’s coronation (1 Kings 1:41)!

Photo and Approximate Locations: BiblePlaces.com