1 Kings 1:53

Contemporary English Version 1995

Then he sent someone to the altar to get Adonijah. After Adonijah came and bowed down, Solomon said, “Adonijah, go home.”

Cross References

Proverbs 24:21

My children, you must respect the Lord and the king, and you must not make friends with anyone who rebels against either of them.

1 Kings 2:36

Solomon sent for Shimei and said, “Build a house here in Jerusalem and live in it. But whatever you do, don't leave the city!

1 Kings 1:31

Bathsheba bowed with her face to the ground and said, “Your Majesty, I pray that you will live a long time!”

1 Kings 1:16

and bowed down. “What can I do for you?” David asked.

2 Samuel 14:28

Absalom lived in Jerusalem for two years without seeing his father.

2 Samuel 14:24

David told Joab, “I don't want to see my son Absalom. Tell him to stay away from me.” So Absalom went to his own house without seeing his father.

2 Samuel 1:2

Three days later, a soldier came from Saul's army. His clothes were torn, and dirt was on his head. He went to David and knelt down in front of him.

1 Kings 1:52

Solomon answered, “If Adonijah doesn't cause any trouble, I won't hurt him. But if he does, I'll have him killed.”

1 Kings 2:1

Not long before David died, he told Solomon:

2 Samuel 14:33

Joab went to David and told him what Absalom had said. David sent for Absalom, and Absalom came. He bowed very low, and David leaned over and kissed him.