1 Kings 1:49

New Century Version

Then all of Adonijah’s guests were afraid, and they left quickly and scattered.

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saying, ‘Bless the Lord, the God of Israel. Today he has made one of my sons the king and allowed me to see it.’ ”

Adonijah was also afraid of Solomon, so he went and took hold of the corners of the altar.

My child, respect the Lord and the king. Don’t join those people who refuse to obey them.

The Lord and the king will quickly destroy such people. Those two can cause great disaster!

Evil people run even though no one is chasing them, but good people are as brave as a lion.