Why Adonijah Son of Haggith Declared Himself King During David’s Lifetime The story of Adonijah, son of Haggith, declaring himself king while King David was still alive, provides a fascinating glimpse into succession politics, human ambition, and biblical leadership dynamics. This episode is primarily found in 1 Kings 1, and … Continue reading Why did Adonijah son of Haggith believe he had the right to declare himself king while David was still alive?