A supporter of Solomon during Adonijah's rebellion
Rei
Named in 1 verse of 1 Kings, first in 1 Kings 1:8.
רֵעִיRei
The name means “my shepherd; my companion; my friend.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Rei Written by AI
Rei is mentioned briefly in the book of 1 Kings as one of the people who did not join Adonijah in his attempt to become king (1 Kings 1:8). Adonijah was one of King David's sons who tried to seize the throne near the end of David's life, even though David had promised the succession to his son Solomon (1 Kings 1:5 to 10). Rei, along with Zadok the priest, Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and others, remained loyal to Solomon (1 Kings 1:8). They did not attend the feast where Adonijah declared himself king (1 Kings 1:9 to 10). When David was informed of Adonijah's actions, he ordered Solomon to be anointed as king, with the support of those who had remained loyal (1 Kings 1:32 to 40). Rei's loyalty to Solomon during this critical time helped ensure a smooth transition of power and the fulfillment of David's choice of successor.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
Friendly, one who maintained true allegiance to king David (1 Kings 1:8) when Adonijah rebelled.
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- 1 Kings 1:8
But Zadok the priest, Benaiah son of Jehoiada, Nathan the prophet, Shimei, Rei, and David’s mighty men would not join Adonijah.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.