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1 Kings 2:23

King James Version (KJV)

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1 Kings 2:23

Verse 23 of 46

Scripture focus

Then king Solomon sware by the LORD, saying, God do so to me, and more also, if Adonijah have not spoken this word against his own life.

1 Kings 2:23 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Kings 2:23

Theological / Devotional

Against his own life. The request of Adonijah was tantamount to treason and as such was punishable by death. The young man was a dangerous character, and his plottings must not be allowed to jeopardize the security of the state. Thus Solomon reasoned.

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