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It was told Solomon, saying, Behold, Adonijah fears king Solomon; for, behold, he has laid hold on the horns of the altar, saying, Let king Solomon swear to me first that he will not kill his servant with the sword.
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Refuge Without Repentance
Commentators explain that Adonijah grabbing the altar horns was a desperate act of self-preservation, a last resort for the guilty. Matthew Henry warns that religious symbols or 'forms of godliness' offer no real safety without genuine submission. True security is found not in a physical place, but in a heart that yields to God's chosen king.
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1 Kings
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Reformed Baptist
And it was told Solomon By some of his courtiers:
saying, behold, Adonijah fears King Solomon
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…