1 Kings 1:52

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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

Cross References

2 Samuel 14:11

“Please,” she replied, “swear by the LORD your God that no one will be allowed to kill my son!” He said, “I swear by the living LORD that no one will touch even a hair on his head!”

1 Kings 1:51

Someone told Solomon, “Adonijah is afraid of you and is holding on to the corners of the altar. He wants you to promise that you won't kill him.”

1 Kings 1:53

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

Job 15:22

Darkness, despair, and death are their destiny.

Proverbs 13:6

Live right, and you are safe! But sin will destroy you.

Proverbs 21:12

God is always fair! He knows what the wicked do and will punish them.

Matthew 10:30

Even the hairs on your head are counted.

Luke 21:18

But don't worry!

Acts 27:34

I beg you to eat something. Your lives depend on it. Do this and not one of you will be hurt.”

1 Samuel 14:45

“No!” the soldiers shouted. “God helped Jonathan win the battle for us. We won't let you kill him. We swear to the LORD that we won't let you kill him or even lay a hand on him!” So the army kept Saul from killing Jonathan.