1 Kings 1:50

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Adonijah was also afraid of Solomon, so he went to the altar and held onto the horns of the altar.

Cross References

1 Kings 2:28

Joab had supported Adonijah, but not Absalom. But when Joab heard what happened to Abiathar, he was frightened and ran to the tent of the Lord to hold onto the horns of the altar.

Psalm 118:27

The Lord is God, and he accepts us. Tie up the lamb for the sacrifice and carry it to the horns of the altar.”

Exodus 38:2

He made a horn for each of the four corners of the altar. He joined each horn to its corner so that everything was one piece. He covered the altar with bronze.

Exodus 27:2

Make a horn for each of the four corners of the altar. Join each horn to its corner so that everything is one piece. Then cover the altar with bronze.

Exodus 21:14

But whoever plans to kill someone out of anger or hatred must be punished. Take them away from my altar and kill them.

Exodus 30:10

“Once a year Aaron must make a special sacrifice. He will use the blood of the sin offering to erase the sins of the people. He will do this at the horns of this altar. This day will be called the Day of Atonement, and it will be a very special day for the Lord.”

1 Kings 1:49

All of Adonijah’s guests were afraid and left very quickly.

1 Kings 1:51

Then someone told Solomon, “Adonijah is afraid of you, King Solomon. He is at the Holy Tent holding onto the horns of the altar, and he refuses to leave. Adonijah says, ‘Tell King Solomon to promise that he will not kill me.’”

Ezekiel 43:15

The place for the fire on the altar was 4 cubits high. The four corners were shaped like horns.