And Adonijah feared because of Solomon, and arose, and went, and caught hold on the horns of the altar.
Adonijah became afraid because of Solomon, so he got up and went and grabbed hold of the corners of the altar.
Adonijah was terrified of what Solomon might do to him, so he ran to the altar seeking God's protection and mercy.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical account of King David's reign, his son Adonijah attempted to seize the throne by declaring himself king while David was elderly and frail, gathering supporters to back his claim. However, David had already promised the kingdom to his son Solomon, who was then anointed as the rightful successor with the support of key figures like the prophet Nathan and the priest Zadok. Fearing for his life once Solomon was established as king, Adonijah fled to the altar in the tabernacle and clung to its horns, a traditional ancient Israelite practice symbolizing a plea for sanctuary and divine protection.
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