1 Kings 1:51
“And it was told Solomon, saying, Behold, Adonijah feareth king Solomon: for, lo, he hath caught hold on the horns of the altar, saying, Let king Solomon swear unto me to day that he will not slay his servant with the sword.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And it was told Solomon,.... By some of his courtiers:
saying, behold, Adonijah feareth King Solomon; lest he should…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Kings 1:41-53
We have here,
I. The tidings of Solomon's inauguration brought to Adonijah and his party, in the midst of their jollity:…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Let king Solomon swear unto me to day The word translated to daysignifies rather -first of all," i.e. before I will…