מלכים א, פרק א׳, פסוק מ״ג

Jonathan’s arrival instantly shatters Adonijah’s hopes. Instead of the triumphant news of victory he eagerly anticipates, Adonijah is met with a bitter reality. Jonathan begins his report with a sharp pivot that immediately shuts down any optimism. Commentators agree that his opening response serves to completely negate Adonijah's expectations. While Adonijah assumes the messenger brings good tidings, Jonathan makes it clear right away that the exact opposite is true, and his message is actually one of defeat.

Following this blunt introduction, Jonathan delivers the bottom line without delay: David has officially made Solomon king. He presents this fact first as a broad summary of the new reality. Only after establishing this final outcome does he go on to break down the exact chain of events that led to Solomon's coronation [מלבי״ם].