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1 Kings 2:23

King James Version (KJV)

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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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