1 Kings

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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].

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Bible Question: What was the purpose of Adonijah holding on to the horns of the altar. Please provide scripture to back up answers

Bible Answer: Greetings TVP and welcome to the forum. Adonijah wanted to become king instead of Solomon. He had one of the priests make sacrifices for him that were called for when a new king is annointed. Nathan found out about the plans and he and Bathsheba went and told King David. They went immediately and annointed Solomon to become king. Upon hearing this Adonijah ran in panic to the alter and grabbed the horns of the altar.
The altar is the place of God's mercy and forgiveness, therefore both he and his general, Joab, thought that they would be safe by clutching the horns of the sacred altar of burnt offering in the tabernacle court. Leviticus Chapter 1 tells us about the burnt offerings that were to be given at the altar for forgiveness of sins. Hope this answers your question.

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