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So king Solomon sent, and they brought him down from the altar. He came and did obeisance to king Solomon; and Solomon said to him, Go to your house.
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Mercy with a Clear Boundary
Solomon demonstrates both mercy and political wisdom. By sending Adonijah home, he pardons his rival's attempt to seize the throne. Commentators note this was also a clear, non-verbal command for Adonijah to abandon any political ambitions and concern himself only with private, domestic affairs.
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Reformed Baptist
So King Solomon sent, and they brought down Adonijah from the altar. It being built upon an hill, as both that at Gibeon,…
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…