1 Reyes 1:52

52 Y Salomón dijo: Si él fuere virtuoso, ni uno de sus cabellos caerá en tierra; mas si se hallare mal en él, morirá

1 Reyes 1:52 Meaning and Commentary

1 Kings 1:52

And Solomon said, if he will show himself a worthy man
Will behave himself well as a good subject, and be careful not to offend for the future, or appear to be one that fears sin, as the Targum; particularly the crimes of sedition, rebellion, and treason:

there shall not an hair of him fall to the earth;
not the least harm should be done him:

but if wickedness shall be found in him, he shall die;
that is, if any crime worthy of death be committed by him, or any overt act of treason, and the like, he should surely be put to death, and find no mercy, notwithstanding the present general pardon. This was very wisely done by Solomon, to begin his reign without shedding blood even of delinquents; and especially of his brother, and his elder brother too; and by granting his life for the future on his good behaviour.

1 Reyes 1:52 In-Context

50 Mas Adonías, temiendo de la presencia de Salomón, se levantó y se fue, y tomó los cuernos del altar

51 Y fue hecho saber a Salomón, diciendo: He aquí que Adonías tiene miedo del rey Salomón; porque ha tomado los cuernos del altar, diciendo: Júreme hoy el rey Salomón que no matará a espada a su siervo

52 Y Salomón dijo: Si él fuere virtuoso, ni uno de sus cabellos caerá en tierra; mas si se hallare mal en él, morirá

53 Y envió el rey Salomón, y lo trajeron del altar; y él vino, y se inclinó al rey Salomón. Y Salomón le dijo: Vete a tu casa