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Then Solomon ordered Benaiah son of Jehoiada, &#8220Go, strike him down!&#8221 <a href="/nlt/1_kings/2.htm">New Living Translation</a> When this was reported to King Solomon, he sent Benaiah son of Jehoiada to execute him. <a href="/esv/1_kings/2.htm">English Standard Version</a> And when it was told King Solomon, “Joab has fled to the tent of the LORD, and behold, he is beside the altar,” Solomon sent Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, saying, “Go, strike him down.” <a href="/bsb/1_kings/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> It was reported to King Solomon: “Joab has fled to the tent of the LORD and is now beside the altar.” So Solomon sent Benaiah son of Jehoiada, saying, “Go, strike him down!” <a href="/kjv/1_kings/2.htm">King James Bible</a> And it was told king Solomon that Joab was fled unto the tabernacle of the LORD; and, behold, he is by the altar. Then Solomon sent Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, saying, Go, fall upon him. <a href="/nkjv/1_kings/2.htm">New King James Version</a> And King Solomon was told, “Joab has fled to the tabernacle of the LORD; there he is, by the altar.” Then Solomon sent Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, saying, “Go, strike him down.” <a href="/nasb_/1_kings/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And it was reported to King Solomon that Joab had fled to the tent of the LORD, and was beside the altar. Then Solomon sent Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, saying, “Go, execute him.” <a href="/nasb/1_kings/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> It was told King Solomon that Joab had fled to the tent of the LORD, and behold, he is beside the altar. Then Solomon sent Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, saying, &#8220Go, fall upon him.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/1_kings/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And it was told King Solomon that Joab had fled to the tent of the LORD, and behold, he is beside the altar. Then Solomon sent Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, saying, “Go, fall upon him.” <a href="/lsb/1_kings/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And it was told to King Solomon that Joab had fled to the tent of Yahweh, and behold, he is beside the altar. Then Solomon sent Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, saying, “Go, fall upon him.” <a href="/amp/1_kings/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> King Solomon was told that Joab had fled to the tent of the LORD and was at that moment beside the altar. Then Solomon sent Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, saying, “Go, strike him down.” <a href="/csb/1_kings/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> It was reported to King Solomon, “Joab has fled to the LORD’s tabernacle and is now beside the altar.” Then Solomon sent Benaiah son of Jehoiada and told him, “Go and strike him down! ” <a href="/hcsb/1_kings/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> It was reported to King Solomon: &#8220Joab has fled to the LORD&#8217s tabernacle and is now beside the altar.&#8221 Then Solomon sent Benaiah son of Jehoiada and told him, &#8220Go and strike him down!&#8221 <a href="/asv/1_kings/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> And it was told king Solomon, Joab is fled unto the Tent of Jehovah, and, behold, he is by the altar. Then Solomon sent Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, saying, Go, fall upon him. <a href="/cev/1_kings/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> When Solomon heard about this, he sent someone to ask Joab, "Why did you run to the altar?" Joab sent back his answer, "I was afraid of you, and I ran to the LORD for protection." Then Solomon shouted, "Benaiah, go kill Joab!" <a href="/erv/1_kings/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> And it was told king Solomon, Joab is fled unto the Tent of the LORD, and, behold, he is by the altar. Then Solomon sent Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, saying, Go, fall upon him. <a href="/gwt/1_kings/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> After King Solomon heard that Joab had fled to the altar in the tent of the LORD, Solomon sent Benaiah, son of Jehoiada, to kill Joab. <a href="/gnt/1_kings/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> When the news reached King Solomon that Joab had fled to the Tent and was by the altar, Solomon sent a messenger to Joab to ask him why he had fled to the altar. Joab answered that he had fled to the LORD because he was afraid of Solomon. So King Solomon sent Benaiah to kill Joab. <a href="/isv/1_kings/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> Somebody informed King Solomon, "Joab just ran to the LORD's tent and now he's standing beside the altar!" But Solomon ordered Jehoiada's son Benaiah, "Go kill him!" <a href="/msb/1_kings/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> It was reported to King Solomon: ?Joab has fled to the tent of the LORD and is now beside the altar.? So Solomon sent Benaiah son of Jehoiada, saying, ?Go, strike him down!? <a href="/net/1_kings/2.htm">NET Bible</a> When King Solomon heard that Joab had run to the tent of the LORD and was right there beside the altar, he ordered Benaiah son of Jehoiada, "Go, strike him down." <a href="/nheb/1_kings/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> It was told king Solomon, "Joab has fled to the Tent of the LORD, and look, he is by the altar." And Solomon sent to Joab, saying, "What happened to you, that you have fled to the altar?" And Joab said, "Because I was afraid of you, so I fled to the LORD." And Solomon sent to Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, saying, "Go, fall on him." <a href="/wbt/1_kings/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And it was told to king Solomon that Joab had fled to the tabernacle of the LORD; and behold, he is by the altar. Then Solomon sent Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, saying, Go, fall upon him. <a href="/web/1_kings/2.htm">World English Bible</a> King Solomon was told, “Joab has fled to Yahweh’s Tent; and behold, he is by the altar.” Then Solomon sent Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, saying, “Go, fall on him.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_kings/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And it is declared to King Solomon that Joab has fled to the tent of YHWH, and behold, [is] near the altar; and Solomon sends Benaiah son of Jehoiada, saying, “Go, fall on him.” <a href="/ylt/1_kings/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And it is declared to king Solomon that Joab hath fled unto the tent of Jehovah, and lo, near the altar; and Solomon sendeth Benaiah son of Jehoiada, saying, 'Go, fall upon him.' <a href="/slt/1_kings/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And it will be announced to king Solomon that Joab fled to the tent of Jehovah; and behold, by the altar. And Solomon will send Benaiah son of Jehoida, saying, Go strike upon him.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_kings/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And it was told king Solomon, that Joab was fled into the tabernacle of the Lord, and was by the altar: and Solomon sent Banaias the son of Joiada, saying: Go, kill him. <a href="/cpdv/1_kings/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And it was reported to king Solomon that Joab had fled into the tabernacle of the Lord, and that he was beside the altar. And Solomon sent Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada, saying, “Go, put him to death.” <a href="/nabre/1_kings/2.htm">New American Bible</a> King Solomon was told, “Joab has fled to the tent of the LORD and is by the altar.” He sent Benaiah, son of Jehoiada, with the order, “Go, strike him down.” <a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> When it was told King Solomon, “Joab has fled to the tent of the LORD and now is beside the altar,” Solomon sent Benaiah son of Jehoiada, saying, “Go, strike him down.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And it was told King Solomon that Joab had fled to the tabernacle of the LORD and had taken refuge on the horns of the altar. Then Solomon sent Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, saying, Go and attack him. <a href="/hpbt/1_kings/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And they revealed to the King Solomon that Yuab fled to the Tabernacle of LORD JEHOVAH and seized refuge on the horns of the altar, and King Solomon sent Benaiah, son of Yawida and said to him: “Go, fall upon him.”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_kings/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And it was told king Solomon: 'Joab is fled unto the Tent of the LORD, and, behold, he is by the altar.' Then Solomon sent Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, saying: 'Go, fall upon him.' <a href="/sep/1_kings/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And it was told Solomon, saying, Joab has fled to the tabernacle of the Lord, and lo! he has hold of the horns of the altar. And king Solomon sent to Joab, saying, What ails thee, that thou hast fled to the altar? and Joab said, Because I was afraid of thee, and fled for refuge to the Lord. And Solomon sent Banaeas son of Jodae, saying, Go and slay him, and bury him. <a href="/parallel/1_kings/2-29.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=898" 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 Joab</a> 28When the news reached Joab, who had conspired with Adonijah but not with Absalom, he fled to the tent of the LORD and took hold of the horns of the altar. 29<a href="/hebrew/5046.htm" title="5046: way·yug·gaḏ (Conj-w:: V-Hofal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To be conspicuous. ">It was reported</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: lam·me·leḵ (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">to King</a> <a href="/hebrew/8010.htm" title="8010: šə·lō·mōh (N-proper-ms) -- David's son and successor to his throne. From shalowm; peaceful; Shelomah, David's successor.">Solomon:</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/3097.htm" title="3097: yō·w·’āḇ (N-proper-ms) -- The LORD is father, three Isr. From Yhovah and 'ab; Jehovah-fathered; Joab, the name of three Israelites.">“Joab</a> <a href="/hebrew/5127.htm" title="5127: nās (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To flee, escape. A primitive root; to flit, i.e. Vanish away.">has fled</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/168.htm" title="168: ’ō·hel (N-msc) -- A tent. From 'ahal; a tent.">the tent</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: wə·hin·nêh (Conj-w:: Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!">and is now</a> <a href="/hebrew/681.htm" title="681: ’ê·ṣel (Prep) -- A joining together, proximity. From 'atsal; a side; near.">beside</a> <a href="/hebrew/4196.htm" title="4196: ham·miz·bê·aḥ (Art:: N-ms) -- An altar. From zabach; an altar.">the altar.”</a> <a href="/hebrew/8010.htm" title="8010: šə·lō·mōh (N-proper-ms) -- David's son and successor to his throne. From shalowm; peaceful; Shelomah, David's successor.">So Solomon</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/7971.htm" title="7971: way·yiš·laḥ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">sent</a> <a href="/hebrew/1141.htm" title="1141: bə·nā·yā·hū (N-proper-ms) -- Or Bnayahuw; from banah and Yahh; Jah has built; Benajah, the name of twelve Israelites.">Benaiah</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇen- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/3077.htm" title="3077: yə·hō·w·yā·ḏā‘ (N-proper-ms) -- The LORD knows, the name of several Isr. From Yhovah and yada'; Jehovah-known; Jehojada, the name of three Israelites.">of Jehoiada,</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">saying,</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,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6293.htm" title="6293: pə·ḡa‘- (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To meet, encounter, reach. A primitive root; to impinge, by accident or violence, or by importunity.">strike him down!”</a> <a href="/hebrew/bōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- "></a> 30And Benaiah entered the tent of the LORD and said to Joab, “The king says, ‘Come out!’ ” But Joab replied, “No, I will die here.” So Benaiah relayed the message to the king, saying, “This is how Joab answered me.”…<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_kings/1-50.htm">1 Kings 1:50-53</a> But Adonijah, in fear of Solomon, got up and went to take hold of the horns of the altar. / It was reported to Solomon: “Behold, Adonijah fears King Solomon, and he has taken hold of the horns of the altar, saying, ‘Let King Solomon first swear to me not to put his servant to the sword.’” / And Solomon replied, “If he is a man of character, not a single hair of his will fall to the ground. But if evil is found in him, he will die.” ... <a href="/exodus/21-14.htm">Exodus 21:14</a> But if a man schemes and acts willfully against his neighbor to kill him, you must take him away from My altar to be put to death. <a href="/2_samuel/3-27.htm">2 Samuel 3:27</a> When Abner returned to Hebron, Joab pulled him aside into the gateway, as if to speak to him privately, and there Joab stabbed him in the stomach. So Abner died on account of the blood of Joab’s brother Asahel. <a href="/2_samuel/20-9.htm">2 Samuel 20:9-10</a> “Are you well, my brother?” Joab asked Amasa. And with his right hand Joab grabbed Amasa by the beard to kiss him. / Amasa was not on guard against the dagger in Joab’s hand, and Joab stabbed him in the stomach and spilled out his intestines on the ground. And Joab did not need to strike him again, for Amasa was dead. Then Joab and his brother Abishai pursued Sheba son of Bichri. <a href="/1_kings/2-5.htm">1 Kings 2:5-6</a> Moreover, you know what Joab son of Zeruiah did to me—what he did to Abner son of Ner and Amasa son of Jether, the two commanders of the armies of Israel. He killed them in peacetime to avenge the blood of war. He stained with the blood of war the belt around his waist and the sandals on his feet. / So act according to your wisdom, and do not let his gray head go down to Sheol in peace. <a href="/1_kings/2-31.htm">1 Kings 2:31-34</a> And the king replied, “Do just as he says. Strike him down and bury him, and so remove from me and from the house of my father the innocent blood that Joab shed. / The LORD will bring his bloodshed back upon his own head, for without the knowledge of my father David he struck down two men more righteous and better than he when he put to the sword Abner son of Ner, commander of Israel’s army, and Amasa son of Jether, commander of Judah’s army. / Their blood will come back upon the heads of Joab and his descendants forever; but for David, his descendants, his house, and his throne, there shall be peace from the LORD forever.” ... <a href="/numbers/35-22.htm">Numbers 35:22-25</a> But if anyone pushes a person suddenly, without hostility, or throws an object at him unintentionally, / or without looking drops a heavy stone that kills him, but he was not an enemy and did not intend to harm him, / then the congregation must judge between the slayer and the avenger of blood according to these ordinances. ... <a href="/deuteronomy/19-11.htm">Deuteronomy 19:11-13</a> If, however, a man hates his neighbor and lies in wait, attacks him and kills him, and then flees to one of these cities, / the elders of his city must send for him, bring him back, and hand him over to the avenger of blood to die. / You must show him no pity. You are to purge from Israel the guilt of shedding innocent blood, that it may go well with you. <a href="/1_kings/1-28.htm">1 Kings 1:28-30</a> Then King David said, “Call in Bathsheba for me.” So she came into the king’s presence and stood before him. / And the king swore an oath, saying, “As surely as the LORD lives, who has redeemed my life from all distress, / I will carry out this very day exactly what I swore to you by the LORD, the God of Israel: Surely your son Solomon will reign after me, and he will sit on my throne in my place.” <a href="/1_kings/2-36.htm">1 Kings 2:36-46</a> Then the king summoned Shimei and said to him, “Build a house for yourself in Jerusalem and live there, but do not go anywhere else. / On the day you go out and cross the Kidron Valley, know for sure that you will die; your blood will be on your own head.” / “The sentence is fair,” Shimei replied. “Your servant will do as my lord the king has spoken.” And Shimei lived in Jerusalem for a long time. ... <a href="/1_samuel/2-31.htm">1 Samuel 2:31-33</a> 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. / You will see distress in My dwelling place. Despite all that is good in Israel, no one in your house will ever again reach old age. / And every one of you that I do not cut off from My altar, I will cause your eyes to fail and your heart to grieve. All your descendants will die by the sword of men. <a href="/2_samuel/16-5.htm">2 Samuel 16:5-8</a> As King David approached Bahurim, a man from the family of the house of Saul was just coming out. His name was Shimei son of Gera, and as he approached, he kept yelling out curses. / He threw stones at David and at all the servants of the king, though the troops and all the mighty men were on David’s right and left. / And as he yelled curses, Shimei said, “Get out, get out, you worthless man of bloodshed! ... <a href="/1_kings/2-8.htm">1 Kings 2:8-9</a> Keep an eye on Shimei the son of Gera, the Benjamite from Bahurim who is with you. He called down bitter curses against me on the day I went to Mahanaim, but when he came down to meet me at the Jordan, I swore to him by the LORD: ‘I will never put you to the sword.’ / Now therefore, do not hold him guiltless, for you are a wise man. You know what you ought to do to him to bring his gray head down to Sheol in blood.” <a href="/matthew/23-35.htm">Matthew 23:35</a> And so upon you will come all the righteous blood shed on earth, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zechariah son of Berechiah, whom you murdered between the temple and the altar. <a href="/acts/7-52.htm">Acts 7:52</a> Which of the prophets did your fathers fail to persecute? They even killed those who foretold the coming of the Righteous One. And now you are His betrayers and murderers—</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And it was told king Solomon that Joab was fled to the tabernacle of the LORD; and, behold, he is by the altar. Then Solomon sent Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, saying, Go, fall on him.he is<a href="/exodus/21-14.htm">Exodus 21:14</a> But if a man come presumptuously upon his neighbour, to slay him with guile; thou shalt take him from mine altar, that he may die.<a href="/ezekiel/9-6.htm">Ezekiel 9:6</a> Slay utterly old and young, both maids, and little children, and women: but come not near any man upon whom is the mark; and begin at my sanctuary. Then they began at the ancient men which were before the house.<a href="/1_peter/4-17.htm">1 Peter 4:17</a> For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God?Go<a href="/1_kings/2-25.htm">1 Kings 2:25,31,46</a> And king Solomon sent by the hand of Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; and he fell upon him that he died… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/2-28.htm">Altar</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-25.htm">Benaiah</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-25.htm">Benai'ah</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-52.htm">Fall</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-28.htm">Fled</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-7.htm">Flight</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-25.htm">Jehoiada</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-25.htm">Jehoi'ada</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-28.htm">Joab</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-28.htm">Jo'ab</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-5.htm">Ordered</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-27.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-10.htm">Strike</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-28.htm">Tabernacle</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-28.htm">Tent</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/3-4.htm">Altar</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-30.htm">Benaiah</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-30.htm">Benai'ah</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-31.htm">Fall</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-17.htm">Fled</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-23.htm">Flight</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-34.htm">Jehoiada</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-34.htm">Jehoi'ada</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-30.htm">Joab</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-31.htm">Jo'ab</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-9.htm">Ordered</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-41.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-31.htm">Strike</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-30.htm">Tabernacle</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-30.htm">Tent</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/2.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_kings/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>It was reported to King Solomon: This phrase indicates the communication of important information to the king, a common practice in ancient monarchies. Solomon, as the newly established king, was consolidating his rule. Reports to the king were crucial for maintaining order and executing justice. This reflects the administrative structure of the Israelite monarchy, where the king was the central authority.Joab has fled to the tent of the LORD: Joab, a military commander under David, sought refuge in the sacred space of the tabernacle, which housed the Ark of the Covenant. This act reflects the ancient custom of seeking asylum at religious sites, believed to offer protection due to their sanctity. Joab's flight to the tent signifies his awareness of impending judgment and his attempt to leverage religious sanctuary for safety. The tent of the LORD was a temporary dwelling for the Ark before the construction of the Temple, highlighting the transitional period in Israel's religious practices.and is now beside the altar: The altar was a central element in Israelite worship, used for sacrifices and offerings. Joab's position beside the altar underscores his desperate plea for mercy, as the altar was associated with divine presence and forgiveness. This act can be seen as an appeal to divine law over royal decree. However, Joab's previous actions, including the murder of Abner and Amasa, were seen as treacherous, and his seeking refuge here may have been viewed as an abuse of sacred space.So Solomon sent Benaiah son of Jehoiada, saying: Benaiah was a loyal and trusted commander under Solomon, known for his valor and faithfulness. His role in executing Solomon's orders reflects the king's reliance on trusted officials to enforce his rule. Benaiah's lineage, as the son of Jehoiada, a priest, may also suggest a connection between religious authority and royal power, emphasizing the theocratic elements of Solomon's reign.“Go, strike him down!” This command reflects Solomon's decisive action to establish justice and secure his kingdom. Joab's execution was a fulfillment of David's instructions to Solomon to deal with Joab's past crimes, ensuring that justice was served. This act also symbolizes the purging of elements that could threaten the stability of Solomon's rule. The command to strike down Joab, despite his location, indicates the precedence of royal justice over claims of sanctuary, highlighting the tension between mercy and justice in biblical narratives.<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 was the king of Israel known for his wisdom, wealth, and building projects, including the Temple in Jerusalem. 2. <a href="/topical/j/joab.htm">Joab</a> The son of Zeruiah, Joab was the commander of King David's army. He was a skilled military leader but also known for his violent actions and disobedience to David's commands. 3. <a href="/topical/b/benaiah_son_of_jehoiada.htm">Benaiah son of Jehoiada</a> A loyal supporter of Solomon, Benaiah was a valiant warrior and leader of David's bodyguard. He was later appointed as the commander of the army under Solomon. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_tent_of_the_lord.htm">The Tent of the LORD</a> This refers to the tabernacle, a sacred place where the Israelites worshiped God before the construction of the Temple. It was considered a place of refuge and divine presence. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_altar.htm">The Altar</a> Located within the tabernacle, the altar was used for sacrifices and was considered a holy place. Joab sought refuge here, hoping for protection from execution.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/j/justice_and_accountability.htm">Justice and Accountability</a> God's justice requires accountability for one's actions. Joab's past deeds, including murder, could not be overlooked, even if he sought refuge at a sacred place. <a href="/topical/s/sanctity_of_sacred_spaces.htm">Sanctity of Sacred Spaces</a> While sacred spaces are important, they should not be misused as a means to escape justice. True repentance and seeking God's mercy are necessary. <a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_difficult_decisions.htm">Leadership and Difficult Decisions</a> Solomon's decision to execute Joab demonstrates the difficult choices leaders must make to uphold justice and righteousness. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_mercy_and_judgment.htm">The Role of Mercy and Judgment</a> Balancing mercy and judgment is crucial in leadership. Solomon's actions reflect the need to uphold God's laws while also considering the broader implications for the kingdom. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience.htm">The Importance of Obedience</a> Joab's disobedience to King David's commands ultimately led to his downfall. Obedience to God's appointed leaders is essential for maintaining order and righteousness.<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/how_do_we_reconcile_swift_punishments.htm">How do we reconcile the swift punishments in 1 Kings 2:22–25 and 2:29–34 with David’s emphasis on justice elsewhere, and is there historical evidence supporting these executions?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_benaiah_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Benaiah in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/joab's_key_bible_achievements_lessons.htm">What are Joab's key achievements and lessons in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_david_urge_solomon_to_punish_joab_and_shimei.htm">In 1 Kings 2:1-9, why does David instruct Solomon to exact vengeance on Joab and Shimei, contradicting previous oaths and seeming to endorse personal revenge?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 29. - And it was told king Solomon that Joab was fled unto the tabernacle of the Lord; and, behold, he is by the altar. [The LXX. here inserts, "And Solomon the king sent to Joab, saying, What has happened thee, that thou art fled to the altar? And Joab said, Because I feared before thee, and I fled to the Lord." This is only a gloss, but it is an instructive one. It shows that the author regarded Joab's flight as betraying a guilty conscience.] Then Solomon sent Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada, saying, Go, fall upon him. [The LXX. adds, "and bury him."] <a href="/commentaries/1_kings/2-29.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>It was reported וַיֻּגַּ֞ד (way·yug·gaḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hofal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5046.htm">Strong's 5046: </a> To be conspicuous to King לַמֶּ֣לֶךְ (lam·me·leḵ) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king Solomon: שְׁלֹמֹ֗ה (šə·lō·mōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8010.htm">Strong's 8010: </a> Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne “Joab יוֹאָב֙ (yō·w·’āḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3097.htm">Strong's 3097: </a> Joab -- 'the LORD is father', three Israelites has fled נָ֤ס (nās) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5127.htm">Strong's 5127: </a> To flit, vanish away to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to the tent אֹ֣הֶל (’ō·hel) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_168.htm">Strong's 168: </a> A tent of the LORD יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel and is now וְהִנֵּ֖ה (wə·hin·nêh) Conjunctive waw | Interjection <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2009.htm">Strong's 2009: </a> Lo! behold! beside אֵ֣צֶל (’ê·ṣel) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_681.htm">Strong's 681: </a> A joining together, proximity the altar.” הַמִּזְבֵּ֑חַ (ham·miz·bê·aḥ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4196.htm">Strong's 4196: </a> An altar So Solomon שְׁלֹמֹ֜ה (šə·lō·mōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8010.htm">Strong's 8010: </a> Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne sent וַיִּשְׁלַ֨ח (way·yiš·laḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7971.htm">Strong's 7971: </a> To send away, for, out Benaiah בְּנָיָ֧הוּ (bə·nā·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1141.htm">Strong's 1141: </a> Benaiah -- 'Yah has built up', the name of several Israelites son בֶן־ (ḇen-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Jehoiada, יְהוֹיָדָ֛ע (yə·hō·w·yā·ḏā‘) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3077.htm">Strong's 3077: </a> Jehoiada -- 'the LORD knows', the name of several Israelites saying, לֵאמֹ֖ר (lê·mōr) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “Go, לֵ֥ךְ (lêḵ) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> To go, come, walk strike him down!” פְּגַע־ (pə·ḡa‘-) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6293.htm">Strong's 6293: </a> To impinge, by accident, violence, by importunity <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/2-29.htm">1 Kings 2:29 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_kings/2-29.htm">1 Kings 2:29 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_kings/2-29.htm">1 Kings 2:29 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_kings/2-29.htm">1 Kings 2:29 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_kings/2-29.htm">1 Kings 2:29 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/2-29.htm">1 Kings 2:29 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/2-29.htm">1 Kings 2:29 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/2-29.htm">1 Kings 2:29 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/2-29.htm">1 Kings 2:29 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_kings/2-29.htm">1 Kings 2:29 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-29.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 2:29 It was told king Solomon Joab (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/2-28.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 2:28"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 2:28" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/2-30.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 2:30"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 2:30" /></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>