1 Kings 1:53
So king Solomon sent, and they brought him down from the altar. And he came and bowed himself to king Solomon: and Solomon said unto him, Go to thine house. So king Solomon sent, and they brought him down from the altar. And he came and bowed himself to king Solomon: and Solomon said unto him, Go to thine house.
Adonijah had attempted to seize the throne, but his effort failed and his life lay forfeit. He came before Solomon and bowed in submission, acknowledging the new king's authority. Solomon spared him from immediate death and sent him to his house instead of putting him to death at once.