^{23 Ref} Then king Solomon sware by Jehovah, saying, God do so to me, and more also, if Adonijah hath not spoken this word against his own life.

^{24 Ref} Now therefore as Jehovah liveth, who hath established me, and set me on the throne of David my father, and who hath made me a house, as he promised, surely Adonijah shall be put to death this day.

^{25 Ref} And king Solomon sent by Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; and he fell upon him, so that he died.