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A Plea for Sanctuary
Commentators explain that grabbing the horns of the altar was a desperate act of seeking sanctuary. This custom, common in the ancient world, was based on the hope that a sacred place of sacrifice and atonement would also be a place of mercy, protecting a fugitive from immediate retribution.
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1 Kings
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 1:50
18th Century
Theologian
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
On 1 Kings 1:50
19th Century
Bishop
The horns of the altar. The horns were projections from the altar, to which () the victims were fastened, and on which the blood w…
John Gill
On 1 Kings 1:50
17th Century
Pastor
And Adonijah feared because of Solomon
Lest he should seize him as an usurper and traitor, and put him to death:
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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…