1 Kings 1:52
“And Solomon said, If he will shew himself a worthy man, there shall not an hair of him fall to the earth: but if wickedness shall be found in him, he shall die.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Solomon said, if he will show himself a worthy man,.... Will behave himself well as a good subject, and be careful…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
There shalt not an hair ... - This was a proverbial expression, meaning “he shall suffer no hurt at all.” Solomon’s…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
If he will show himself a worthy man - If, from henceforth, he behave well, show himself to be contented, and not…
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
not a hair of him fall to the earth The expression is common and proverbial to express that no harm of any kind shall…
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