1 Kings 1:52 net — Solomon said,“If he is a loyal subject, not a hair of his head will be harmed, but if he is found to be a traitor, he w…

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"Solomon said,“If he is a loyal subject, not a hair of his head will be harmed, but if he is found to be a traitor, he will die.”"

— 1 Kings 1:52, NET Bible

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1 Kings 1 — Context

49

All of Adonijah’s guests panicked; they jumped up and rushed off their separate ways.

50

Adonijah feared Solomon, so he got up and went and grabbed hold of the horns of the altar.

51

Solomon was told,“Look, Adonijah fears you; see, he has taken hold of the horns of the altar, saying,‘May King Solomon solemnly promise me today that he will not kill his servant with the sword.’”

52

Solomon said,“If he is a loyal subject, not a hair of his head will be harmed, but if he is found to be a traitor, he will die.”

53

King Solomon sent men to bring him down from the altar. He came and bowed down to King Solomon, and Solomon told him,“Go home.”

1 Kings 1:52 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 1:52 say?
1 Kings 1:52 in the NET Bible reads: “Solomon said,“If he is a loyal subject, not a hair of his head will be harmed, but if he is found to be a traitor, he will die.””
Where is 1 Kings 1:52 in the Bible?
1 Kings 1:52 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 1, verse 52.
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 1:52.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 1:52 in?
1 Kings 1:52 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 1:52?
1 Kings 1:52 reads (NET): “Solomon said,“If he is a loyal subject, not a hair of his head will be harmed, but if he is found to be a traitor, he will die.”” 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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