1 Kings 1:48-50

The Voice

Although King David is too sick to leave his bed, he blesses Solomon’s coronation by putting his face toward the floor.

King David: ⁴⁸Praise be to the Eternal One, Israel’s God! He has allowed me to live long enough to see the day when another sits on my throne.

⁴⁹All those attending Adonijah’s gathering were terrified by this news. They all gathered their things and departed. ⁵⁰Even Adonijah was completely terrified of Solomon. He stood up and rushed to the altar seeking sanctuary. He grabbed hold of the horns expecting Solomon to spare his life, as was the custom.

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