1 Kings 1 Footnotes

1:41 The Hebrew word for “town” denotes a smaller settlement than a city. The uproar was in Gihon, not Jerusalem.

1:42 The phrase “important man” literally means “man of strength,” one high in social standing, a nobleman.

1:45 “Gone up” refers to the journey to Jerusalem from Gihon, spreading the announcement of Adonijah’s claim to rule.

1:50 The four corners of the altar curved upward to points, called “horns.” A common practice in the ancient Near East was to seek refuge from summary execution in a temple or other sanctuary.