1 Kings 1:50

And Adonijah feared because of Solomon, and arose, and went, and caught hold on the horns of the altar.

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Other Translations for 1 Kings 1:50

BSB

But Adonijah, in fear of Solomon, got up and went to take hold of the horns of the altar.

AKJV

And Adonijah feared because of Solomon, and arose, and went, and caught hold on the horns of the altar.

CPDV

Then Adonijah, fearing Solomon, rose up and went away. And he took hold of the horn of the altar.

ERV

And Adonijah feared because of Solomon; and he arose, and went, and caught hold on the horns of the altar.

NHEB

Adonijah feared because of Solomon; and he arose, and went, and caught hold on the horns of the altar.

SMT

And Adonijah will, be afraid of the face of Solomon, and he will rise and go, and lay hold upon the horns of the altar.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Kings 1:50

AndAdonijahH138Proper Name Masculine fearedH3372Verb becauseH6440Noun MasculineofSolomonH8010Proper Name MasculineandaroseH6965VerbandwentH3212VerbandcaughtholdH2388VerbonthehornsH7161ofthealtarH4196Noun Masculine

Commentary for 1 Kings 1:50

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Overview of 1 Kings 1:50

Summary

Defeated rival seeks sanctuary at altar

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Adonijah grasps altar horns

Estimated Time Period

c. 970 BC