1 Kings 1:51 Meaning, Study, & Commentary | ASV

And it was told Solomon, saying, Behold, Adonijah feareth king Solomon; for, lo, he hath laid hold on the horns of the altar, saying, Let king Solomon swear unto me first that he will not slay his servant with the sword.

Commentaries

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century

Reformed Baptist

17th Century

And it was told Solomon
By some of his courtiers:

saying, behold, Adonijah fears King Solomon

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century

Presbyterian

17th Century

The people expressed great joy and satisfaction in the elevation of Solomon. Every true Israelite rejoices in the exaltation of the Son of David. C…