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NASB | 1 Kings 1:50 And Adonijah was afraid of Solomon, and he arose, went and took hold of the horns of the altar. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 2015 |
1 Kings 1:50 And Adonijah feared Solomon, and he got up and went [to the tabernacle on Mt. Zion] and took hold of the horns of the altar [seeking asylum]. |
Bible Question (short): why did Adonijah take hold of altar |
Question (full): What was the purpose of Adonijah holding on to the horns of the altar. Please provide scripture to back up answers |