Verse Comparison: 1 Kings 1:50
American Standard Version
And Adonijah feared because of Solomon; and he arose, and went, and caught hold on the horns of the altar.
Amplified® Bible
And Adonijah feared because of Solomon, and arose and went [to the tabernacle tent on Mt. Zion] and caught hold of the horns of the altar [as a fugitive's refuge].
Contemporary English Version
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.
Darby English Version
And Adonijah feared because of Solomon, and arose and went and caught hold of the horns of the altar.
Good News Bible
Adonijah, in great fear of Solomon, went to the Tent of the LORD's presence and took hold of the corners of the altar.
King James Version
And Adonijah feared because of Solomon, and arose, and went, and caught hold on the horns of the altar.
New American Standard Bible
And Adonijah was afraid of Solomon, and he arose, went and took hold of the horns of the altar.
New International Version
But Adonijah, in fear of Solomon, went and took hold of the horns of the altar.
New King James Version
Now Adonijah was afraid of Solomon; so he arose, and went and took hold of the horns of the altar.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
And Adonijah felt afraid of Solomon, and he arose, went and took hold of the horns of the altar.
Revised Standard Version
And Adoni'jah feared Solomon; and he arose, and went, and caught hold of the horns of the altar.
Young's Literal Translation
and Adonijah feareth because of Solomon, and riseth, and goeth, and layeth hold on the horns of the altar.
