1 Kings 1:52-53

1:52 Solomon said, “If he is a loyal subject, ¹  not a hair of his head will be harmed, but if he is found to be a traitor, ²  he will die.” 1:53 King Solomon sent men to bring him down ³  from the altar. He came and bowed down to King Solomon, and Solomon told him, “Go home.” ⁴ 

[1:52]  ¹ tn Heb “if he is a man of strength [or ability].” In this context, where Adonijah calls himself a “servant,” implying allegiance to the new king, the phrase אִישׁ חַיִל (’ish khayil) probably carries the sense of “a worthy man,” that is, “loyal” (see HALOT 311 s.v. חַיִל).

[1:52]  ² tn Heb “but if evil is found in him.”

[1:53]  ³ tn Heb “sent and they brought him down.”

[1:53]  ⁴ tn Heb “Go to your house.”