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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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Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 1:49
19th Century
Bishop
And all the guests. Nothing is more striking than the sudden and humiliating collapse of the attempt of Adonijah, strongly supported as it…
John Gill
On 1 Kings 1:49
17th Century
Pastor
And all the guests that [were] with Adonijah [were] afraid ,
&c.] Though many of them were military men, the general…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 1:32–53
17th Century
Minister
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…