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All the guests of Adonijah were afraid, and rose up, and went every man his way.
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The Sudden Collapse of Rebellion
Commentators highlight the sudden and humiliating collapse of Adonijah's rebellion. Despite being supported by powerful military men, his guests were struck with a divine panic and fled. This shows the fragility of human plans, especially those formed on 'evil principles,' when confronted with God's declared will.
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19th Century
Anglican
And all the guests. Nothing is more striking than the sudden and humiliating collapse of the attempt of Adonijah, strongly supported as it…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And all the guests that [were] with Adonijah [were] afraid , &c.] Though many of them were military men, the general…
Presbyterian
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…
