47. And listen to this! David's officials told him, “We pray that your God will help Solomon to be an even greater king!”David was in his bed at the time, but he bowed
48. and prayed, “I praise you, Lord God of Israel. You have made my son Solomon king and have let me live to see it.”
49. Adonijah's guests shook with fear when they heard this news, and they left as fast as they could.
50. Adonijah himself was afraid of what Solomon might do to him, so he ran to the sacred tent and grabbed hold of the corners of the altar for protection.
51. Someone told Solomon, “Adonijah is afraid of you and is holding on to the corners of the altar. He wants you to promise that you won't kill him.”
52. Solomon answered, “If Adonijah doesn't cause any trouble, I won't hurt him. But if he does, I'll have him killed.”