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# Page Description This is running prose from Chapter 59 of *Albions England*, rendered in early modern English verse. The page contains a narrative epilogue resolving the tragedy of Adonijah's rebellion against King David and Solomon's succession. The text describes how various captains revolted with Adonijah, how Nathan and David ensured Solomon received the kingdom, and how the aging David's death left Solomon sole ruler. It concludes by noting Adonijah's flight to the altar seeking pardon from Solomon, establishing that even a king's rival may die from the slightest cause—illustrated here by Joab's death at the altar. The page is densely printed in blackletter type with italicized proper names.
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