1 Kings 1:49
New International Version
At this, all Adonijah’s guests rose in alarm and dispersed.

New Living Translation
Then all of Adonijah’s guests jumped up in panic from the banquet table and quickly scattered.

English Standard Version
Then all the guests of Adonijah trembled and rose, and each went his own way.

Berean Standard Bible
At this, all the guests of Adonijah arose in terror and scattered.

King James Bible
And all the guests that were with Adonijah were afraid, and rose up, and went every man his way.

New King James Version
So all the guests who were with Adonijah were afraid, and arose, and each one went his way.

New American Standard Bible
Then all the guests of Adonijah trembled and got up, and each went on his way.

NASB 1995
Then all the guests of Adonijah were terrified; and they arose and each went on his way.

NASB 1977
Then all the guests of Adonijah were terrified; and they arose and each went on his way.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then all the guests of Adonijah trembled; and they arose and each went on his way.

Amplified Bible
Then all Adonijah’s guests were terrified [of being branded as traitors] and stood up and left the feast, and each one went on his way.

Christian Standard Bible
Then all of Adonijah’s guests got up trembling and went their separate ways.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then all of Adonijah’s guests got up trembling and went their separate ways.

American Standard Version
And all the guests of Adonijah were afraid, and rose up, and went every man his way.

Contemporary English Version
Adonijah's guests shook with fear when they heard this news, and they left as fast as they could.

English Revised Version
And all the guests of Adonijah were afraid, and rose up, and went every man his way.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Adonijah's guests were frightened, so they got up and scattered in all directions.

Good News Translation
Then Adonijah's guests were afraid, and they all got up and left, each going his own way.

International Standard Version
Terrified, all of Adonijah's guests jumped up and ran away.

Majority Standard Bible
At this, all the guests of Adonijah arose in terror and scattered.

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

New Heart English Bible
All the guests of Adonijah were afraid, and rose up, and each man went his way.

Webster's Bible Translation
And all the guests that were with Adonijah were afraid, and arose, and went every man his way.

World English Bible
All the guests of Adonijah were afraid, and rose up, and each man went his way.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And they tremble, and rise—all those called who [are] for Adonijah—and go, each on his way;

Young's Literal Translation
And they tremble, and rise -- all those called who are for Adonijah -- and go, each on his way;

Smith's Literal Translation
And all the called that were to Adonijah will tremble, and will rise and go, a man to his way.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Then all the guests of Adonias were afraid, and they all arose and every man went his way.

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.

New American Bible
All the guests of Adonijah got up trembling, and went each their way,

New Revised Standard Version
Then all the guests of Adonijah got up trembling and went their own ways.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Then all the guests who were invited by Adonijah were afraid, and rose up and went every man his way.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And all of the men who were invited by Aduniah were afraid, and they arose and they went, each man his way.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And all the guests of Adonijah were afraid, and rose up, and went every man his way.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And all the guests of Adonias were dismayed, and every man went his way.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Adonijah Learns of Solomon's Kingship
48saying, ‘Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel! Today He has provided one to sit on my throne, and my eyes have seen it.’ ” 49At this, all the guests of Adonijah arose in terror and scattered. 50But Adonijah, in fear of Solomon, got up and went to take hold of the horns of the altar.…

Cross References
2 Samuel 15:13-14
Then a messenger came to David and reported, “The hearts of the men of Israel are with Absalom.” / And David said to all the servants with him in Jerusalem, “Arise and let us flee, or we will not escape from Absalom! We must leave quickly, or he will soon overtake us, heap disaster on us, and put the city to the sword.”

2 Samuel 17:2
I will attack him while he is weak and weary; I will throw him into a panic, and all the people with him will flee; I will strike down only the king

2 Samuel 19:9-10
And all the people throughout the tribes of Israel were arguing, “The king rescued us from the hand of our enemies and delivered us from the hand of the Philistines, but now he has fled the land because of Absalom. / But Absalom, the man we anointed over us, has died in battle. So why do you say nothing about restoring the king?”

2 Kings 9:23
Joram turned around and fled, calling out to Ahaziah, “Treachery, Ahaziah!”

2 Kings 11:13-14
When Athaliah heard the noise from the guards and the people, she went out to the people in the house of the LORD. / And she looked out and saw the king standing by the pillar, according to the custom. The officers and trumpeters were beside the king, and all the people of the land were rejoicing and blowing trumpets. Then Athaliah tore her clothes and screamed, “Treason! Treason!”

2 Chronicles 23:12-13
When Athaliah heard the noise of the people running and cheering the king, she went out to them in the house of the LORD. / And she looked and saw the king standing by his pillar at the entrance. The officers and trumpeters were beside the king, and all the people of the land were rejoicing and blowing trumpets, while the singers with musical instruments were leading the praises. Then Athaliah tore her clothes and screamed, “Treason, treason!”

Esther 7:6-8
Esther replied, “The adversary and enemy is this wicked man—Haman!” And Haman stood in terror before the king and queen. / In his fury, the king arose from drinking his wine and went to the palace garden, while Haman stayed behind to beg Queen Esther for his life, for he realized that the king was planning a terrible fate for him. / Just as the king returned from the palace garden to the banquet hall, Haman was falling on the couch where Esther was reclining. The king exclaimed, “Would he actually assault the queen while I am in the palace?” As soon as the words had left the king’s mouth, they covered Haman’s face.

Psalm 2:1-3
Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? / The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together, against the LORD and against His Anointed One: / “Let us break Their chains and cast away Their cords.”

Psalm 21:8-9
Your hand will apprehend all Your enemies; Your right hand will seize those who hate You. / You will place them in a fiery furnace at the time of Your appearing. In His wrath the LORD will engulf them, and the fire will consume them.

Psalm 48:4-6
For behold, the kings assembled; they all advanced together. / They saw and were astounded; they fled in terror. / Trembling seized them there, anguish like a woman in labor.

Isaiah 8:9-10
Huddle together, O peoples, and be shattered; pay attention, all you distant lands; prepare for battle, and be shattered; prepare for battle, and be shattered! / Devise a plan, but it will be thwarted; state a proposal, but it will not happen. For God is with us.”

Jeremiah 51:30-32
The warriors of Babylon have stopped fighting; they sit in their strongholds. Their strength is exhausted; they have become like women. Babylon’s homes have been set ablaze, the bars of her gates are broken. / One courier races to meet another, and messenger follows messenger, to announce to the king of Babylon that his city has been captured from end to end. / The fords have been seized, the marshes set on fire, and the soldiers are terrified.”

Matthew 2:3
When King Herod heard this, he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him.

Matthew 21:45-46
When the chief priests and Pharisees heard His parables, they knew that Jesus was speaking about them. / Although they wanted to arrest Him, they were afraid of the crowds, because the people regarded Him as a prophet.

Matthew 26:56
But this has all happened so that the writings of the prophets would be fulfilled.” Then all the disciples deserted Him and fled.


Treasury of Scripture

And all the guests that were with Adonijah were afraid, and rose up, and went every man his way.

Proverbs 28:1
The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.

Isaiah 21:4,5
My heart panted, fearfulness affrighted me: the night of my pleasure hath he turned into fear unto me…

Daniel 5:4-6
They drank wine, and praised the gods of gold, and of silver, of brass, of iron, of wood, and of stone…

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1 Kings 1
1. Abishag cherishes David in his extreme age
5. Adonijah, David's darling, usurps the kingdom
11. By the council of Nathan
15. Bathsheba moves the king
22. And Nathan seconds her
28. David renews his oath to Bathsheba
32. Solomon, by David's appointment,
38. being anointed king by Zadok and Nathan, the people triumph
41. Jonathan bringing the news, Adonijah's guests fly
50. Adonijah, flying to the horns of the altar, is dismissed by Solomon














At this
This phrase indicates a pivotal moment, a turning point in the narrative. The context here is crucial: Adonijah, the son of King David, had declared himself king without his father's blessing. The phrase "at this" refers to the news that Solomon had been anointed king by David's decree. This moment underscores the divine intervention and fulfillment of God's promise to David that Solomon would succeed him. It serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty and the importance of His timing in the unfolding of His plans.

all the guests of Adonijah
The guests of Adonijah were those who supported his claim to the throne. This group likely included influential figures and leaders who sought favor or power through association with Adonijah. Historically, this reflects the political dynamics of ancient Israel, where alliances were often formed to secure power. The mention of "all the guests" highlights the widespread support Adonijah initially had, which makes their subsequent reaction even more significant.

got up in alarm
The phrase "got up in alarm" conveys a sudden and intense reaction. The Hebrew root for "alarm" suggests fear or panic, indicating that the guests were not merely surprised but deeply unsettled. This reaction can be seen as a recognition of the legitimacy of Solomon's kingship and the potential consequences of their allegiance to Adonijah. It serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of aligning oneself against God's chosen leader.

and dispersed
The act of dispersing signifies the dissolution of Adonijah's support. The Hebrew word used here implies scattering, akin to sheep without a shepherd. This imagery is powerful, illustrating the collapse of Adonijah's ambitions and the futility of opposing God's will. Historically, this dispersal marks the end of a potential civil conflict, as the people recognize and submit to the rightful king. It is a testament to the peace and order that come from following God's ordained leadership.

(49) And all the guests.--Nothing is more striking than the sudden and humiliating collapse of the attempt of Adonijah, strongly supported as it was by Joab and Abiathar, in contrast with the formidable character of the rebellion of Absalom. This is another indication that the royal power had been greatly consolidated during the last peaceful years of David's reign. Perhaps, moreover, the usurpation of Adonijah, not being viewed as a rebellion against David, but only a presumption on his favour, was accordingly crushed at once by the expression of his will. It is strange that of all the conspirators Adonijah alone seems to have feared punishment at this time; his accomplices, the other conspirators, are apparently allowed to disperse in safety, and their rebellion is ignored.

Verse 49. - And all the guests [Hebrews called, LXX. κλητοὶ] that were with [Heb. to] Adonijah were afraid [Heb. trembled] and rose up [LXX. omits] and went every man his way. [This fear and flight betray a consciousness of guilt. They cannot have believed in the right of primogeniture.]

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
At this, all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the guests
הַ֨קְּרֻאִ֔ים (haq·qə·ru·’îm)
Article | Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural
Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read

of Adonijah
לַאֲדֹנִיָּ֑הוּ (la·’ă·ḏō·nî·yā·hū)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 138: Adonijah -- 'my Lord is Yahweh', the name of several Israelites

arose
וַיָּקֻ֔מוּ (way·yā·qu·mū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand

in terror
וַיֶּֽחֶרְדוּ֙ (way·ye·ḥer·ḏū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 2729: To shudder with terror, to fear, to hasten

and scattered.
וַיֵּלְכ֖וּ (way·yê·lə·ḵū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk


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