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You deserve to die, but I will not put you to death now, because you carried the ark of the Sovereign LORD before my father David and shared all my father&#8217s hardships.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/1_kings/2.htm">New Living Translation</a> Then the king said to Abiathar the priest, “Go back to your home in Anathoth. You deserve to die, but I will not kill you now, because you carried the Ark of the Sovereign LORD for David my father and you shared all his hardships.” <a href="/esv/1_kings/2.htm">English Standard Version</a> And to Abiathar the priest the king said, “Go to Anathoth, to your estate, for you deserve death. But I will not at this time put you to death, because you carried the ark of the Lord GOD before David my father, and because you shared in all my father’s affliction.” <a href="/bsb/1_kings/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then the king said to Abiathar the priest, “Go back to your fields in Anathoth. Even though you deserve to die, I will not put you to death at this time, since you carried the ark of the Lord GOD before my father David, and you suffered through all that my father suffered.” <a href="/kjv/1_kings/2.htm">King James Bible</a> And unto Abiathar the priest said the king, Get thee to Anathoth, unto thine own fields; for thou art worthy of death: but I will not at this time put thee to death, because thou barest the ark of the Lord GOD before David my father, and because thou hast been afflicted in all wherein my father was afflicted. <a href="/nkjv/1_kings/2.htm">New King James Version</a> And to Abiathar the priest the king said, “Go to Anathoth, to your own fields, for you are deserving of death; but I will not put you to death at this time, because you carried the ark of the Lord GOD before my father David, and because you were afflicted every time my father was afflicted.” <a href="/nasb_/1_kings/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then to Abiathar the priest the king said, “Go to Anathoth to your own field, for you deserve to die; but I will not put you to death at this time, because you carried the ark of the Lord GOD before my father David, and because you were afflicted in everything with which my father was afflicted.” <a href="/nasb/1_kings/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then to Abiathar the priest the king said, &#8220Go to Anathoth to your own field, for you deserve to die; but I will not put you to death at this time, because you carried the ark of the Lord GOD before my father David, and because you were afflicted in everything with which my father was afflicted.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/1_kings/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then to Abiathar the priest the king said, “Go to Anathoth to your own field, for you deserve to die; but I will not put you to death at this time, because you carried the ark of the Lord GOD before my father David, and because you were afflicted in everything with which my father was afflicted.” <a href="/lsb/1_kings/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then to Abiathar the priest the king said, “Go to Anathoth to your own field, for you deserve to die; but I will not put you to death at this time, because you carried the ark of Lord Yahweh before my father David, and because you were afflicted in everything with which my father was afflicted.” <a href="/amp/1_kings/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then the king said to Abiathar the priest, “Go to Anathoth to your own fields, for you certainly deserve to die; but I will not put you to death this day, because you carried the ark of the Lord GOD before my father David, and you suffered everything that my father endured.” <a href="/csb/1_kings/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The king said to the priest Abiathar, “Go to your fields in Anathoth. Even though you deserve to die, I will not put you to death today, since you carried the ark of the Lord GOD in the presence of my father David and you suffered through all that my father suffered.” <a href="/hcsb/1_kings/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The king said to Abiathar the priest, &#8220Go to your fields in Anathoth. Even though you deserve to die, I will not put you to death today, since you carried the ark of the Lord GOD in the presence of my father David and you suffered through all that my father suffered.&#8221 <a href="/asv/1_kings/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> And unto Abiathar the priest said the king, Get thee to Anathoth, unto thine own fields; for thou art worthy of death: but I will not at this time put thee to death, because thou barest the ark of the Lord Jehovah before David my father, and because thou wast afflicted in all wherein my father was afflicted. <a href="/cev/1_kings/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Solomon sent for Abiathar the priest and said: Abiathar, go back home to Anathoth! You ought to be killed too, but I won't do it now. When my father David was king, you were in charge of the sacred chest, and you went through a lot of hard times with my father. <a href="/erv/1_kings/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> And unto Abiathar the priest said the king, Get thee to Anathoth, unto thine own fields; for thou art worthy of death: but I will not at this time put thee to death, because thou barest the ark of the Lord GOD before David my father, and because thou wast afflicted in all wherein my father was afflicted. <a href="/gwt/1_kings/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The king told the priest Abiathar, "Go to your land in Anathoth. You deserve to die, but I won't kill you at this time because you carried the ark of the Almighty LORD ahead of my father David and because you shared all my father's sufferings." <a href="/gnt/1_kings/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then King Solomon said to Abiathar the priest, "Go to your country home in Anathoth. You deserve to die, but I will not have you put to death now, for you were in charge of the LORD's Covenant Box while you were with my father David, and you shared in all his troubles." <a href="/isv/1_kings/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> The king also told Abiathar the priest, "Go home to Anathoth. You deserve to die, but I won't kill you today, because you carried the ark of the Lord GOD before my father David and because you shared all the troubles that my father went through." <a href="/msb/1_kings/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then the king said to Abiathar the priest, ?Go back to your fields in Anathoth. Even though you deserve to die, I will not put you to death at this time, since you carried the ark of the Lord GOD before my father David, and you suffered through all that my father suffered.? <a href="/net/1_kings/2.htm">NET Bible</a> The king then told Abiathar the priest, "Go back to your property in Anathoth. You deserve to die, but today I will not kill you because you did carry the ark of the sovereign LORD before my father David and you suffered with my father through all his difficult times." <a href="/nheb/1_kings/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> To Abiathar the priest the king said, "Go to Anathoth, to your own fields; for you are worthy of death. But I will not at this time put you to death, because you bore the ark of the LORD before David my father, and because you were afflicted in all in which my father was afflicted." <a href="/wbt/1_kings/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And to Abiathar the priest said the king, Depart to Anathoth, to thy own fields; for thou art worthy of death: but I will not at this time put thee to death, because thou didst bear the ark of the Lord GOD before David my father, and because thou hast been afflicted in all in which my father was afflicted. <a href="/web/1_kings/2.htm">World English Bible</a> To Abiathar the priest the king said, “Go to Anathoth, to your own fields, for you are worthy of death. But I will not at this time put you to death, because you bore the Lord Yahweh’s ark before David my father, and because you were afflicted in all in which my father was afflicted.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_kings/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the king said to Abiathar the priest, “Go to Anathoth, to your fields; for you [are] a man of death, but I do not put you to death in this day, because you have carried the Ark of Lord YHWH before my father David, and because you were afflicted in all that my father was afflicted in.” <a href="/ylt/1_kings/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And to Abiathar the priest said the king, 'To Anathoth go, unto thy fields; for a man of death thou art, but in this day I do not put thee to death, because thou hast borne the ark of the Lord Jehovah before David my father, and because thou wast afflicted in all that my father was afflicted in.' <a href="/slt/1_kings/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And to Abiathar the priest the king said, Go to Anathoth upon thy field: for thou a man of death: and in this day will not kill thee, for thou didst lift up the ark of the Lord Jehovah before David my father, and because thou wert afflicted in all which my father was afflicted.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_kings/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the king said also to Abiathar the priest: Go to Anathoth to thy lands, for indeed thou art worthy of death: but I will not at this time put thee to death, because thou didst carry the ark of the Lord God before David my father, and hast endured trouble in all the troubles my father endured. <a href="/cpdv/1_kings/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Also, the king said to Abiathar, the priest: “Go into Anathoth, to your own land, for you are a man worthy of death. But I will not put you to death this day, since you carried the ark of the Lord God before David, my father, and since you have endured hardship in all the things, for which my father labored.” <a href="/nabre/1_kings/2.htm">New American Bible</a> The king said to Abiathar the priest: “Go to your estate in Anathoth. Though you deserve to die, I will not put you to death at this time, because you carried the ark of the Lord GOD before David my father and shared in all the hardships my father endured.” <a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The king said to the priest Abiathar, “Go to Anathoth, to your estate; for you deserve death. But I will not at this time put you to death, because you carried the ark of the Lord GOD before my father David, and because you shared in all the hardships my father endured.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And to Abiathar the priest the king said, Go to Anathoth, to your own fields; for you are worthy of death; but I will not at this time put you to death because you bore the ark of the LORD before David my father and because you have been afflicted in all wherein my father was afflicted. <a href="/hpbt/1_kings/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And the King said to Abiathar the Priest: “Go to Anathuth to your field, because you are a man condemned to death, and today I shall not kill you, because you have carried the Ark of LORD JEHOVAH before David my father, and you suffered shame in every place where my father suffered shame.”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_kings/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And unto Abiathar the priest said the king: 'Get thee to Anathoth, unto thine own fields; for thou art deserving of death; but I will not at this time put thee to death, because thou didst bear the ark of the Lord GOD before David my father, and because thou wast afflicted in all wherein my father was afflicted.' <a href="/sep/1_kings/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the king said to Abiathar the priest, Depart thou quickly to Anathoth to thy farm, for thou art worthy of death this day; but I will not slay thee, because thou hast borne the ark of the covenant of the Lord before my father, and because thou was afflicted in all things wherein my father was afflicted. <a href="/parallel/1_kings/2-26.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=858" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_kings/2.htm">The Execution of Adonijah</a> …25So King Solomon sent the order to Benaiah son of Jehoiada, who struck down Adonijah, and he died. 26<a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">Then the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: ’ā·mar (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">said</a> <a href="/hebrew/54.htm" title="54: ū·lə·’eḇ·yā·ṯār (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- The great one is father, an Isr. priest. Contracted from 'ab and yathar; father of abundance; Ebjathar, an Israelite.">to Abiathar</a> <a href="/hebrew/3548.htm" title="3548: hak·kō·hên (Art:: N-ms) -- Priest. Active participle of kahan; literally, one officiating, a priest; also an acting priest.">the priest,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: lêḵ (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">“Go back</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/7704.htm" title="7704: śā·ḏe·ḵā (N-mpc:: 2ms) -- Field, land. Or saday; from an unused root meaning to spread out; a field.">your fields</a> <a href="/hebrew/6068.htm" title="6068: ‘ă·nā·ṯōṯ (N-proper-fs) -- A place near Jer., also two Isr. Plural of Anath; Anathoth, the name of two Israelites, also of a place in Pal.">in Anathoth.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">Even though</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-msc) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term."></a> <a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: ’āt·tāh (Pro-2ms) -- You (masc. sing.). ">you</a> <a href="/hebrew/4194.htm" title="4194: mā·weṯ (N-ms) -- Death. From muwth; death; concretely, the dead, their place or state; figuratively, pestilence, ruin.">deserve to die,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">I will not</a> <a href="/hebrew/4191.htm" title="4191: ’ă·mî·ṯe·ḵā (V-Hifil-Imperf-1cs:: 2ms) -- To die. A primitive root: to die; causatively, to kill.">put you to death</a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: haz·zeh (Art:: Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that.">at this</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: ū·ḇay·yō·wm (Conj-w, Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">time,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">since</a> <a href="/hebrew/5375.htm" title="5375: nā·śā·ṯā (V-Qal-Perf-2ms) -- Or nacah ('abad); a primitive root; to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absol. And rel.">you carried</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/727.htm" title="727: ’ă·rō·wn (N-csc) -- A chest, ark. Or laron; from 'arah; a box.">the ark</a> <a href="/hebrew/136.htm" title="136: ’ă·ḏō·nāy (N-proper-ms) -- Lord. Am emphatic form of 'adown; the Lord.">of the Lord</a> <a href="/hebrew/3069.htm" title="3069: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- YHWH. A variation of Yhovah.">GOD</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lip̄·nê (Prep-l:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">before</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’ā·ḇî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">my father</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: wə·ḵî (Conj) -- That, for, when. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wiḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">David,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6031.htm" title="6031: hiṯ·‘an·nî·ṯā (V-Hitpael-Perf-2ms) -- To be bowed down or afflicted. A primitive root; to depress literally or figuratively, transitive or intransitive.">and you suffered</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: bə·ḵōl (Prep-b:: N-ms) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">through all</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’ā·ḇî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">my father</a> <a href="/hebrew/6031.htm" title="6031: hiṯ·‘an·nāh (V-Hitpael-Perf-3ms) -- To be bowed down or afflicted. A primitive root; to depress literally or figuratively, transitive or intransitive.">suffered.”</a> 27So Solomon banished Abiathar from the priesthood of the LORD and thus fulfilled the word that the LORD had spoken at Shiloh against the house of Eli.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_samuel/2-27.htm">1 Samuel 2:27-36</a> Then a man of God came to Eli and told him, “This is what the LORD says: ‘Did I not clearly reveal Myself to your father’s house when they were in Egypt under Pharaoh’s house? / And out of all the tribes of Israel I selected your father to be My priest, to offer sacrifices on My altar, to burn incense, and to wear an ephod in My presence. I also gave to the house of your father all the food offerings of the Israelites. / Why then do you kick at My sacrifice and offering that I have prescribed for My dwelling place? You have honored your sons more than Me by fattening yourselves with the best of all the offerings of My people Israel.’ ... <a href="/1_samuel/22-17.htm">1 Samuel 22:17-23</a> Then the king ordered the guards at his side, “Turn and kill the priests of the LORD, because they too sided with David. For they knew he was fleeing, but they did not tell me.” But the king’s servants would not lift a hand to strike the priests of the LORD. / So the king ordered Doeg, “You turn and strike down the priests!” And Doeg the Edomite turned and struck down the priests himself. On that day he killed eighty-five men who wore the linen ephod. / He also put to the sword Nob, the city of the priests, with its men and women, children and infants, oxen, donkeys, and sheep. ... <a href="/1_samuel/3-11.htm">1 Samuel 3:11-14</a> Then the LORD said to Samuel, “I am about to do something in Israel at which the ears of all who hear it will tingle. / On that day I will carry out against Eli everything I have spoken about his house, from beginning to end. / I told him that I would judge his house forever for the iniquity of which he knows, because his sons blasphemed God and he did not restrain them. ... <a href="/1_samuel/4-11.htm">1 Samuel 4:11</a> The ark of God was captured, and Eli’s two sons, Hophni and Phinehas, died. <a href="/1_samuel/14-3.htm">1 Samuel 14:3</a> including Ahijah, who was wearing an ephod. He was the son of Ichabod’s brother Ahitub son of Phinehas, the son of Eli the priest of the LORD in Shiloh. But the troops did not know that Jonathan had left. <a href="/1_samuel/22-20.htm">1 Samuel 22:20-23</a> But one of the sons of Ahimelech son of Ahitub escaped. His name was Abiathar, and he fled to David. / And Abiathar told David that Saul had killed the priests of the LORD. / Then David said to Abiathar, “I knew that Doeg the Edomite was there that day, and that he was sure to tell Saul. I myself am responsible for the lives of everyone in your father’s house. ... <a href="/1_samuel/2-30.htm">1 Samuel 2:30-31</a> Therefore, the LORD, the God of Israel, declares: ‘I did indeed say that your house and the house of your father would walk before Me forever. But now the LORD declares: Far be it from Me! For I will honor those who honor Me, but those who despise Me will be disdained. / Behold, the days are coming when I will cut off your strength and the strength of your father’s house, so that no one in it will reach old age. <a href="/1_samuel/2-12.htm">1 Samuel 2:12-17</a> Now the sons of Eli were wicked men; they had no regard for the LORD / or for the custom of the priests with the people. When any man offered a sacrifice, the servant of the priest would come with a three-pronged meat fork while the meat was boiling / and plunge it into the pan or kettle or cauldron or cooking pot. And the priest would claim for himself whatever the meat fork brought up. This is how they treated all the Israelites who came to Shiloh. ... <a href="/1_samuel/2-22.htm">1 Samuel 2:22-25</a> Now Eli was very old, and he heard about everything his sons were doing to all Israel and how they were sleeping with the women who served at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. / “Why are you doing these things?” Eli said to his sons. “I hear about your wicked deeds from all these people. / No, my sons; it is not a good report I hear circulating among the LORD’s people. ... <a href="/1_samuel/2-34.htm">1 Samuel 2:34</a> And this sign shall come to you concerning your two sons Hophni and Phinehas: They will both die on the same day. <a href="/1_samuel/3-12.htm">1 Samuel 3:12-13</a> On that day I will carry out against Eli everything I have spoken about his house, from beginning to end. / I told him that I would judge his house forever for the iniquity of which he knows, because his sons blasphemed God and he did not restrain them. <a href="/1_samuel/4-17.htm">1 Samuel 4:17-18</a> The messenger answered, “Israel has fled before the Philistines, and there has been a great slaughter among the people. Your two sons, Hophni and Phinehas, are both dead, and the ark of God has been captured.” / As soon as the ark of God was mentioned, Eli fell backward from his chair by the city gate, and being old and heavy, he broke his neck and died. And Eli had judged Israel forty years. <a href="/1_samuel/14-3.htm">1 Samuel 14:3</a> including Ahijah, who was wearing an ephod. He was the son of Ichabod’s brother Ahitub son of Phinehas, the son of Eli the priest of the LORD in Shiloh. But the troops did not know that Jonathan had left. <a href="/1_samuel/22-9.htm">1 Samuel 22:9-10</a> But Doeg the Edomite, who had stationed himself with Saul’s servants, answered: “I saw the son of Jesse come to Ahimelech son of Ahitub at Nob. / Ahimelech inquired of the LORD for him and gave him provisions. He also gave him the sword of Goliath the Philistine.” <a href="/1_samuel/22-11.htm">1 Samuel 22:11-12</a> Then the king sent messengers to summon Ahimelech the priest, the son of Ahitub, and his father’s whole family, who were priests at Nob. And all of them came to the king. / “Listen now, son of Ahitub,” said Saul. “Here I am, my lord,” he replied.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And to Abiathar the priest said the king, Get you to Anathoth, to your own fields; for you are worthy of death: but I will not at this time put you to death, because you bore the ark of the LORD God before David my father, and because you have been afflicted in all wherein my father was afflicted.Abiathar<a href="/1_kings/2-35.htm">1 Kings 2:35</a> And the king put Benaiah the son of Jehoiada in his room over the host: and Zadok the priest did the king put in the room of Abiathar.<a href="/1_kings/1-7.htm">1 Kings 1:7,25</a> And he conferred with Joab the son of Zeruiah, and with Abiathar the priest: and they following Adonijah helped him… Anathoth<a href="/joshua/21-18.htm">Joshua 21:18</a> Anathoth with her suburbs, and Almon with her suburbs; four cities.<a href="/isaiah/10-30.htm">Isaiah 10:30</a> Lift up thy voice, O daughter of Gallim: cause it to be heard unto Laish, O poor Anathoth.<a href="/jeremiah/1-1.htm">Jeremiah 1:1</a> The words of Jeremiah the son of Hilkiah, of the priests that were in Anathoth in the land of Benjamin:worthy of death [heb] a man of death<a href="/1_samuel/26-16.htm">1 Samuel 26:16</a> This thing is not good that thou hast done. As the LORD liveth, ye are worthy to die, because ye have not kept your master, the LORD'S anointed. And now see where the king's spear is, and the cruse of water that was at his bolster.<a href="/2_samuel/12-5.htm">2 Samuel 12:5</a> And David's anger was greatly kindled against the man; and he said to Nathan, As the LORD liveth, the man that hath done this thing shall surely die:barest<a href="/1_samuel/22-20.htm">1 Samuel 22:20-23</a> And one of the sons of Ahimelech the son of Ahitub, named Abiathar, escaped, and fled after David… <a href="/1_samuel/23-6.htm">1 Samuel 23:6-9</a> And it came to pass, when Abiathar the son of Ahimelech fled to David to Keilah, that he came down with an ephod in his hand… <a href="/2_samuel/15-24.htm">2 Samuel 15:24,29</a> And lo Zadok also, and all the Levites were with him, bearing the ark of the covenant of God: and they set down the ark of God; and Abiathar went up, until all the people had done passing out of the city… hast been<a href="/2_samuel/15-24.htm">2 Samuel 15:24-29</a> And lo Zadok also, and all the Levites were with him, bearing the ark of the covenant of God: and they set down the ark of God; and Abiathar went up, until all the people had done passing out of the city… <a href="/matthew/10-42.htm">Matthew 10:42</a> And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward.<a href="/luke/22-28.htm">Luke 22:28</a> Ye are they which have continued with me in my temptations.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/2-22.htm">Abiathar</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-28.htm">Afflicted</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-27.htm">Anathoth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-29.htm">Ark</a> <a href="/john/3-26.htm">Barest</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-19.htm">Bear</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-24.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-25.htm">Death</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-23.htm">Depart</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-28.htm">Deserving</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-29.htm">Fields</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-22.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-11.htm">Time</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-7.htm">Wherein</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-52.htm">Worthy</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/2-27.htm">Abiathar</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-35.htm">Afflicted</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-60.htm">Anathoth</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-15.htm">Ark</a> <a href="/isaiah/63-19.htm">Barest</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-21.htm">Bear</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-32.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-31.htm">Death</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-21.htm">Depart</a> <a href="/matthew/10-13.htm">Deserving</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-23.htm">Fields</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-27.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-38.htm">Time</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-21.htm">Wherein</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-3.htm">Worthy</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 2</div>1. <a href="/1_kings/2-1.htm">David, having given a charge to Solomon</a> 3. <a href="/1_kings/2-3.htm">of Reverence</a> 5. <a href="/1_kings/2-5.htm">of Joab</a> 7. <a href="/1_kings/2-7.htm">of Barzillai</a> 8. <a href="/1_kings/2-8.htm">of Shimei</a> 10. <a href="/1_kings/2-10.htm">Solomon succeeds</a> 12. <a href="/1_kings/2-12.htm">Adonijah, moving Bathsheba to ask unto Solomon for Abishag,</a> 13. <a href="/1_kings/2-13.htm">is put to death</a> 26. <a href="/1_kings/2-26.htm">Abiathar, having his life given him, is deprived of the priesthood</a> 28. <a href="/1_kings/2-28.htm">Joab fleeing to the horns of the altar, is there slain</a> 35. <a href="/1_kings/2-35.htm">Benaiah is put in Joab's room, and Zadfok in Abiathar's</a> 36. <a href="/1_kings/2-36.htm">Shimei, confined to Jerusalem, by occasion of going to Gath, is put to death.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Abiathar had supported Adonijah, Solomon's brother, in his attempt to claim the throne, which was a significant political and religious misstep. This moment reflects the transition of power and the consolidation of Solomon's reign. Abiathar's role as a priest is significant, as he was one of the last descendants of Eli, fulfilling the prophecy in <a href="/1_samuel/2-31.htm">1 Samuel 2:31-35</a> about the downfall of Eli's house.“Go back to your fields in Anathoth. Anathoth was a Levitical city in the territory of Benjamin, about three miles northeast of Jerusalem. It was designated as a city for the priests, which is why Abiathar had land there. This command to return to Anathoth signifies a demotion from his priestly duties in Jerusalem, effectively ending his public ministry. Anathoth later becomes notable as the hometown of the prophet Jeremiah (<a href="/jeremiah/1.htm">Jeremiah 1:1</a>).Even though you deserve to die, Abiathar's support of Adonijah was considered treasonous, and under normal circumstances, such an act would warrant the death penalty. This phrase underscores the gravity of Abiathar's actions and the potential consequences he faced. The law in <a href="/deuteronomy/17-12.htm">Deuteronomy 17:12-13</a> prescribes death for those who act presumptuously against the king's authority.I will not put you to death at this time, Solomon shows mercy to Abiathar, choosing not to execute him despite his betrayal. This act of clemency highlights Solomon's wisdom and political acumen, as he seeks to stabilize his reign without unnecessary bloodshed. It also reflects the biblical theme of mercy triumphing over judgment (<a href="/james/2-13.htm">James 2:13</a>).since you carried the ark of the Lord GOD before my father David, Abiathar's past service is acknowledged here. He had been a faithful priest during David's reign, carrying the Ark of the Covenant, which symbolized God's presence among His people. This service is a significant factor in Solomon's decision to spare his life, as it shows respect for Abiathar's previous loyalty and dedication to God and David. The Ark's presence was central to Israel's worship and national identity (<a href="/2_samuel/6-12.htm">2 Samuel 6:12-15</a>).and you suffered through all that my father suffered.” Abiathar had shared in the hardships and trials of David's reign, including the rebellion of Absalom and the various conflicts David faced. This shared suffering created a bond between David and Abiathar, and Solomon recognizes this history. It reflects the biblical principle of honoring those who have endured trials for the sake of God's anointed (<a href="/2_timothy/2-12.htm">2 Timothy 2:12</a>). Solomon's acknowledgment of Abiathar's past loyalty and suffering serves as a reminder of the importance of faithfulness and endurance in the service of God's kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/k/king_solomon.htm">King Solomon</a> The son of David and Bathsheba, Solomon is the newly anointed king of Israel. He is known for his wisdom and is tasked with establishing his rule and fulfilling his father David's final instructions. 2. <a href="/topical/a/abiathar_the_priest.htm">Abiathar the Priest</a> A descendant of Eli, Abiathar served as a priest during King David's reign. He supported Adonijah's claim to the throne, which put him at odds with Solomon. 3. <a href="/topical/a/anathoth.htm">Anathoth</a> A town in the territory of Benjamin, designated as a Levitical city. It is the place to which Solomon banishes Abiathar. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_ark_of_the_lord_god.htm">The Ark of the Lord GOD</a> The sacred chest that held the tablets of the Ten Commandments, representing God's presence with His people. Abiathar had the honor of carrying it during David's reign. 5. <a href="/topical/d/david's_afflictions.htm">David's Afflictions</a> Refers to the various trials and tribulations King David faced, including his flight from Saul and the rebellion of his son Absalom. Abiathar was loyal to David during these times.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_disloyalty.htm">The Consequences of Disloyalty</a> Abiathar's support of Adonijah over Solomon demonstrates the importance of aligning with God's chosen leadership. Disloyalty can lead to severe consequences, even for those with a history of faithful service. <a href="/topical/m/mercy_and_justice.htm">Mercy and Justice</a> Solomon's decision to spare Abiathar's life, despite his betrayal, illustrates the balance between justice and mercy. As believers, we are called to exercise discernment in dealing with others, reflecting God's character. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_legacy.htm">The Importance of Legacy</a> Abiathar's past service to David and his role in carrying the Ark are remembered, showing that our actions have lasting impacts. We should strive to leave a legacy of faithfulness and service to God. <a href="/topical/f/fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">Fulfillment of Prophecy</a> The removal of Abiathar fulfills the prophecy against Eli's house, reminding us that God's word is true and will come to pass. We can trust in God's promises and His sovereign plan. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_a_priest.htm">The Role of a Priest</a> Abiathar's life points to the significance of the priestly role, which is ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ. As believers, we are called to be a royal priesthood, representing God to the world.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 2</a> <a href="/q/who_was_zadok_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Zadok in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_abiathar_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Abiathar in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_resolve_levite_priestly_shifts.htm">Deuteronomy 33:8–11 assigns the Levites to priestly duties, yet biblical accounts elsewhere suggest shifts in priestly lines; how do we resolve this discrepancy? </a> <a href="/q/does_1_sam_2_30-36_contradict_ezekiel_18.htm">In 1 Samuel 2:30–36, God pronounces judgment on Eli’s family—does this contradict later scriptural teachings on individual accountability (e.g., Ezekiel 18)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_kings/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(26) Anathoth is noted, in <a href="/joshua/21-18.htm" title="Anathoth with her suburbs, and Almon with her suburbs; four cities.">Joshua 21:18</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/6-60.htm" title="And out of the tribe of Benjamin; Geba with her suburbs, and Alemeth with her suburbs, and Anathoth with her suburbs. All their cities throughout their families were thirteen cities.">1Chronicles 6:60</a>, as a city of the priests in the territory of Benjamin, but a few miles from Jerusalem, and is best known to us as the birthplace of Jeremiah (<a href="/jeremiah/1-1.htm" title="The words of Jeremiah the son of Hilkiah, of the priests that were in Anathoth in the land of Benjamin:">Jeremiah 1:1</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/32-7.htm" title="Behold, Hanameel the son of Shallum your uncle shall come to you saying, Buy you my field that is in Anathoth: for the right of redemption is your to buy it.">Jeremiah 32:7</a>).It is notable that it is not Abiathar's priestly character which protects him, but the remembrance of his long friendship to David in adversity, and probably of that special promise which David made to him, perhaps not without remorse, when he found that his deceit to Ahimelech had drawn down Sau?s bloody vengeance upon him and his family (<a href="/context/1_samuel/22-20.htm" title="And one of the sons of Ahimelech the son of Ahitub, named Abiathar, escaped, and fled after David.">1Samuel 22:20-23</a>). . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 26. - And unto Abiathar the priest [see note on 1 Kings 1:8. The historian now relates the end of Adonijah's confederates] said the king, get thee to Anathoth [The Heb. is extremely curt and authoritative, corresponding well with the anger and determination of the speaker. Anathoth, the home of Abiathar, was also the residence of another high priest, Hilkiah (<a href="/jeremiah/1-1.htm">Jeremiah 1:1</a>). It was in Benjamin, a priests' city, and had suburbs (Jeremiah 21:13, 17, 18). It has been identified by Robinson with Anita, a village 1.25 hrs. N.N.E, of Jerus. The name ( = Answers) according to Gesenius, means, "answers to prayer," but according to the Talmud, "echoes"], unto [עַל is here almost the equivalent of אֶל. Cf. <a href="/2_samuel/15-4.htm">2 Samuel 15:4, 20</a>, Hebrews etc.] thine own fields [the patrimony of his family] for thou art worthy of death; [Heb. a man of death; LXX. ἀνὴρ θανάτου, i.e., ἔνοχος θανάτου, <a href="/matthew/26-66.htm">Matthew 26:66</a>.] but I will not at this time [Heb. in this day] put thee to death [i.e., the sentence of death was deferred during good behaviour. It is hardly correct to say that Abiathar was "spared for a time, but only for a time" (Stanley). More correctly Corn. a Lapide: "Misit eum in patriam ut ibi vitam, quam ei condonabat, quiete tradu-ceret." For aught we know, he died in peace because thou barest the ark of the Lord God before David my father [Thenius, quite needlessly would read for "ark," .... "ephod" (<a href="/1_samuel/23-6.htm">1 Samuel 23:6</a>). Zadok and Abiathar had borne the ark (not of course in person, but per altos, viz., the Levites Uriel, Joel, etc.: <a href="/1_chronicles/15-11.htm">1 Chronicles 15:11</a>), when David brought it up to Jerusalem, and also during his flight from Absalom (<a href="/2_samuel/15-24.htm">2 Samuel 15:24-29</a>). Abiathar had thus been associated both with David's joys and sorrows] and because thou hast been afflicted in all wherein my father was afflicted. [See <a href="/1_samuel/22-17.htm">1 Samuel 22:17-23</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/15-24.htm">2 Samuel 15:24</a>, etc.] <a href="/commentaries/1_kings/2-26.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Then the king הַמֶּ֗לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king said אָמַ֣ר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say to Abiathar וּלְאֶבְיָתָ֨ר (ū·lə·’eḇ·yā·ṯār) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_54.htm">Strong's 54: </a> Abiathar -- 'the great one is father', an Israelite priest the priest, הַכֹּהֵ֜ן (hak·kō·hên) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3548.htm">Strong's 3548: </a> Priest “Go back לֵ֣ךְ (lêḵ) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> To go, come, walk to עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against your fields שָׂדֶ֔יךָ (śā·ḏe·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7704.htm">Strong's 7704: </a> Field, land in Anathoth. עֲנָתֹת֙ (‘ă·nā·ṯōṯ) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6068.htm">Strong's 6068: </a> Anathoth -- a place near Jerusalem, also two Israelites Even though כִּ֛י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction you אָ֑תָּה (’āt·tāh) Pronoun - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> Thou and thee, ye and you deserve to die, מָ֖וֶת (mā·weṯ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4194.htm">Strong's 4194: </a> Death, the dead, their place, state, pestilence, ruin I will not לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no put you to death אֲמִיתֶ֗ךָ (’ă·mî·ṯe·ḵā) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - first person common singular | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4191.htm">Strong's 4191: </a> To die, to kill at this הַזֶּ֜ה (haz·zeh) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2088.htm">Strong's 2088: </a> This, that time, וּבַיּ֨וֹם (ū·ḇay·yō·wm) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day since כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction you carried נָשָׂ֜אתָ (nā·śā·ṯā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5375.htm">Strong's 5375: </a> To lift, carry, take the ark אֲר֨וֹן (’ă·rō·wn) Noun - common singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_727.htm">Strong's 727: </a> A chest, ark of the Lord אֲדֹנָ֤י (’ă·ḏō·nāy) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_136.htm">Strong's 136: </a> The Lord GOD יְהֹוִה֙ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3069.htm">Strong's 3069: </a> YHWH before לִפְנֵי֙ (lip̄·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face my father אָבִ֔י (’ā·ḇî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> Father David, דָּוִ֣ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse and you suffered הִתְעַנִּ֔יתָ (hiṯ·‘an·nî·ṯā) Verb - Hitpael - Perfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6031.htm">Strong's 6031: </a> To be bowed down or afflicted through all בְּכֹ֥ל (bə·ḵōl) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every that אֲשֶֽׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that my father אָבִֽי׃ (’ā·ḇî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> Father suffered.? הִתְעַנָּ֖ה (hiṯ·‘an·nāh) Verb - Hitpael - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6031.htm">Strong's 6031: </a> To be bowed down or afflicted <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/2-26.htm">1 Kings 2:26 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_kings/2-26.htm">1 Kings 2:26 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_kings/2-26.htm">1 Kings 2:26 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_kings/2-26.htm">1 Kings 2:26 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_kings/2-26.htm">1 Kings 2:26 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/2-26.htm">1 Kings 2:26 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/2-26.htm">1 Kings 2:26 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/2-26.htm">1 Kings 2:26 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/2-26.htm">1 Kings 2:26 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_kings/2-26.htm">1 Kings 2:26 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-26.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 2:26 To Abiathar the priest said the king (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/2-25.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 2:25"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 2:25" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/2-27.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 2:27"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 2:27" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>