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

Word soon reached Solomon that Adonijah had seized the horns of the altar in fear, and that he was pleading, “Let King Solomon swear today that he will not kill me!”

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…