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Solomon said, If he shall show himself a worthy man, there shall not a hair of him fall to the earth; but if wickedness be found in him, he shall die.
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A King's Surprising Mercy
Commentators emphasize that Solomon's pardon of Adonijah was an act of extraordinary grace. In the ancient East, it was customary for a new king to execute all potential rivals, especially a brother who had just attempted to seize the throne. Solomon's decision to spare him was a remarkable and unexpected display of clemency.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
There shalt not an hair ... - This was a proverbial expression, meaning “he shall suffer no hurt at all.” Solomon’s clemency in pardoning …
19th Century
Anglican
There shall not a hair of him fall—Solomon’s pardon, though an act of extraordinary grace according to Eastern customs, w…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Solomon said, if he will show himself a worthy man Will behave himself well as a good subject, and be careful no…
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