1 Kings 1:49 cpdv — Therefore, all those who had been summoned by Adonijah were terrified. And they all rose up, and each one went his own…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Therefore, all those who had been summoned by Adonijah were terrified. And they all rose up, and each one went his own way. "

— 1 Kings 1:49, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Kings 1 — Context

46

But also, Solomon sits upon the throne of the kingdom.

47

And the servants of the king, entering, have blessed our lord king David, saying: ‘May God amplify the name of Solomon above your name, and may he magnify his throne above your throne.’ And the king reverenced from his bed.

48

And he said: ‘Blessed is the Lord, the God of Israel, who today has bestowed someone to sit upon my throne, while my eyes may see it.’ ”

49

Therefore, all those who had been summoned by Adonijah were terrified. And they all rose up, and each one went his own way.

50

Then Adonijah, fearing Solomon, rose up and went away. And he took hold of the horn of the altar.

51

And they reported to Solomon, saying: “Behold, Adonijah, fearing king Solomon, has taken hold of the horn of the altar, saying: ‘May king Solomon swear to me this day that he will not put to death his servant with the sword.’ ”

52

And Solomon said: “If he is a good man, not so much as one hair of his head shall fall to the ground. But if evil is found in him, he shall die.”

1 Kings 1:49 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Kings 1:49 say?
1 Kings 1:49 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Therefore, all those who had been summoned by Adonijah were terrified. And they all rose up, and each one went his own way. ”
Where is 1 Kings 1:49 in the Bible?
1 Kings 1:49 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 1, verse 49.
Who wrote 1 Kings?
1 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 1 Kings about?
1 Kings tells of Solomon's wisdom and the building of the temple, then the painful division of the kingdom after his death. The northern kingdom plunges into idolatry under a series of wicked kings until the prophet Elijah is raised up to call Israel back to the LORD.
What are the major themes of 1 Kings?
1 Kings explores themes including Wisdom, Temple, Divided Kingdom, Idolatry, Prophecy. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Kings 1:49.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 1:49 in?
1 Kings 1:49 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Kings 1:49?
1 Kings 1:49 reads (CPDV): “Therefore, all those who had been summoned by Adonijah were terrified. And they all rose up, and each one went his own way. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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