And Adonijah feared because of Solomon, and arose, and went, and caught hold on the horns of the altar.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

For an explanation of the “horns” of the altar, see the note on Exodus 27:2. The altar to which Adonijah fled was likely the one in the “tabernacle…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The horns of the altar. The horns were projections from the altar, to which the victims were fastened, and on which the blood was …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And Adonijah feared because of Solomon
Lest he should seize him as an usurper and traitor, and put him to death:

Matthew Henry

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…

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