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48 and the king spoke the following words: “Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, who today has provided someone to sit upon my throne and has permitted my eyes to see it.”

49 Then all of Adonijah’s guests quickly got up, and each one went his own way.

50 Adonijah was afraid of Solomon, so he went and held on to the horns of the altar.[a]

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  1. 1 Kings 1:50 A custom for seeking protection for one’s life, possibly based on Exodus 21:12-14