Bible Person

Rei

Meaning: my shepherd; my companion; my friend · Male · 1 cross reference

Rei is one of the loyal supporters who remain with David in 1 Kings 1:8. He belongs to the inner circle that resists Adonijah's attempted seizure of the throne. First appears in 1 Kgs 1:8.1

AI summary: Rei matters because his single cross reference helps mark the line between faithful allegiance to David and opportunistic ambition around succession. The entry contributes to the tension and personal loyalties shaping the handover to Solomon. Taken together, the material presents Rei as a loyal supporter in David's final political crisis.1

Central Figure

Rei

Meaning: my shepherd; my companion; my friend

Friendly, one who maintained true allegiance to king David (1 Kings 1:8) when Adonijah rebelled.