1 Kings 1:50

And Adonijah feared Solomon. So he arose and went and took hold of the horns of the altar.

1 Kings 2:28

When the news came to Joab--for Joab had supported Adonijah although he had not supported Absalom--Joab fled to the tent of the LORD and caught hold of the horns of the altar.

Exodus 21:14

But if a man willfully attacks another to kill him by cunning, you shall take him from my altar, that he may die.

Exodus 27:2

And you shall make horns for it on its four corners; its horns shall be of one piece with it, and you shall overlay it with bronze.

Exodus 38:2

He made horns for it on its four corners. Its horns were of one piece with it, and he overlaid it with bronze.

Psalm 118:27

The LORD is God, and he has made his light to shine upon us. Bind the festal sacrifice with cords, up to the horns of the altar!

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Summary

And Adonijah feared because of Solomon, and arose, and went, and caught hold on the horns of the altar.

Bible References

Caught

1 Kings 2:28
When the news came to Joab--for Joab had supported Adonijah although he had not supported Absalom--Joab fled to the tent of the LORD and caught hold of the horns of the altar.
Exodus 21:14
But if a man willfully attacks another to kill him by cunning, you shall take him from my altar, that he may die.
Exodus 38:2
He made horns for it on its four corners. Its horns were of one piece with it, and he overlaid it with bronze.
Psalm 118:27
The LORD is God, and he has made his light to shine upon us. Bind the festal sacrifice with cords, up to the horns of the altar!

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