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So when Joab heard about Adonijah’s death, he ran to the sacred tent of the LORD and grabbed on to the horns of the altar. <a href="/esv/1_kings/2.htm">English Standard Version</a> When the news came to Joab—for Joab had supported Adonijah although he had not supported Absalom—Joab fled to the tent of the LORD and caught hold of the horns of the altar. <a href="/bsb/1_kings/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> When 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. <a href="/kjv/1_kings/2.htm">King James Bible</a> Then tidings came to Joab: for Joab had turned after Adonijah, though he turned not after Absalom. And Joab fled unto the tabernacle of the LORD, and caught hold on the horns of the altar. <a href="/nkjv/1_kings/2.htm">New King James Version</a> Then news came to Joab, for Joab had defected to Adonijah, though he had not defected to Absalom. So Joab fled to the tabernacle of the LORD, and took hold of the horns of the altar. <a href="/nasb_/1_kings/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now the news came to Joab because Joab had followed Adonijah, though he had not followed Absalom. So Joab fled to the tent of the LORD and took hold of the horns of the altar. <a href="/nasb/1_kings/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now the news came to Joab, for Joab had followed Adonijah, although he had not followed Absalom. And Joab fled to the tent of the LORD and took hold of the horns of the altar. <a href="/nasb77/1_kings/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now the news came to Joab, for Joab had followed Adonijah, although he had not followed Absalom. And Joab fled to the tent of the LORD and took hold of the horns of the altar. <a href="/lsb/1_kings/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now the news came to Joab, for Joab had followed Adonijah, although he had not followed Absalom. And Joab fled to the tent of Yahweh and took hold of the horns of the altar. <a href="/amp/1_kings/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now the news reached Joab, for Joab had supported and followed Adonijah, although he had not followed Absalom. So Joab fled to the [sacred] tent of the LORD and took hold of the horns of the altar [to seek asylum]. <a href="/csb/1_kings/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The news reached Joab. Since he had supported Adonijah but not Absalom, Joab fled to the LORD’s tabernacle and took hold of the horns of the altar. <a href="/hcsb/1_kings/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The news reached Joab. Since he had supported Adonijah but not Absalom, Joab fled to the LORD&#8217s tabernacle and took hold of the horns of the altar. <a href="/asv/1_kings/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> And the tidings came to Joab; for Joab had turned after Adonijah, though he turned not after Absalom. And Joab fled unto the Tent of Jehovah, and caught hold on the horns of the altar. <a href="/cev/1_kings/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Joab had not helped Absalom try to become king, but he had helped Adonijah. So when Joab learned that Adonijah had been killed, he ran to the sacred tent and grabbed hold of the corners of the altar for protection. <a href="/erv/1_kings/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the tidings came to Joab: for Joab had turned after Adonijah, though he turned not after Absalom. And Joab fled unto the Tent of the LORD, and caught hold on the horns of the altar. <a href="/gwt/1_kings/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The news reached Joab. (He had supported Adonijah, although he hadn't supported Absalom.) So Joab fled to the LORD's tent and clung to the horns of the altar. <a href="/gnt/1_kings/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> Joab heard what had happened. (He had supported Adonijah, but not Absalom.) So he fled to the Tent of the LORD's presence and took hold of the corners of the altar. <a href="/isv/1_kings/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> When Joab learned what had happened, he ran to the LORD's tent and grabbed hold of the horns of the altar, since Joab had supported Adonijah (though he had not supported Absalom). <a href="/msb/1_kings/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> When 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. <a href="/net/1_kings/2.htm">NET Bible</a> When the news reached Joab (for Joab had supported Adonijah, although he had not supported Absalom), he ran to the tent of the LORD and grabbed hold of the horns of the altar. <a href="/nheb/1_kings/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The news came to Joab; for Joab had turned after Adonijah, though he did not turn after Absalom. Joab fled to the Tent of the LORD, and caught hold on the horns of the altar. <a href="/wbt/1_kings/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then tidings came to Joab: for Joab had turned after Adonijah, though he turned not after Absalom. And Joab fled to the tabernacle of the LORD, and caught hold on the horns of the altar. <a href="/web/1_kings/2.htm">World English Bible</a> This news came to Joab; for Joab had followed Adonijah, although he didn’t follow Absalom. Joab fled to Yahweh’s Tent, and held onto the horns of the altar. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_kings/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the report has come to Joab—for Joab has turned aside after Adonijah, though he did not turn aside after Absalom—and Joab flees to the tent of YHWH, and lays hold on the horns of the altar. <a href="/ylt/1_kings/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And the report hath come unto Joab -- for Joab hath turned aside after Adonijah, though after Absalom he did not turn aside -- and Joab fleeth unto the tent of Jehovah, and layeth hold on the horns of the altar. <a href="/slt/1_kings/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the report came even to Joab: (for Joab turned after Adonijah, and after Absalom he turned not;) and Joab will flee to the tent of Jehovah and will lay hold upon the horns of the altar.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_kings/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the news came to Joab, because Joab had turned after Adonias, and had not turned after Solomon: and Joab fled into the tabernacle of the Lord and laid hold on the horn of the altar. <a href="/cpdv/1_kings/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And the news came to Joab, for Joab had turned aside after Adonijah, and he had not turned aside after Solomon. And so, Joab fled into the tabernacle of the Lord, and he took hold of the horn of the altar. <a href="/nabre/1_kings/2.htm">New American Bible</a> When the news came to Joab, since he had sided with Adonijah, though not with Absalom, he fled to the tent of the LORD and clung to the horns of the altar. <a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> When the news came to Joab—for Joab had supported Adonijah though he had not supported Absalom—Joab fled to the tent of the LORD and grasped the horns of the altar.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Now when the news reached Joab that Adonijah had been slain (for Joab had been leaning toward Adonijah and he was not leaning toward Solomon), Joab fled to the tabernacle of the LORD and took refuge on the horns of the altar. <a href="/hpbt/1_kings/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And news arrived to Yuab that Aduniah was killed, because Yuab was inclined after Aduniah and was not inclined after Solomon, and Yuab fled to the Tabernacle of LORD JEHOVAH, and he seized refuge on the horns of the altar.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_kings/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And the tidings came to Joab; for Joab had turned after Adonijah, though he turned not after Absalom. And Joab fled unto the Tent of the LORD, and caught hold on the horns of the altar. <a href="/sep/1_kings/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the report came to Joab son of Saruia; for Joab had turned after Adonias, and he went not after Solomon: and Joab fled to the tabernacle of the Lord, and caught hold of the horns of the altar. <a href="/parallel/1_kings/2-28.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=888" 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> 28<a href="/hebrew/8052.htm" title="8052: wə·haš·šə·mu·‘āh (Conj-w, Art:: N-fs) -- A report. Feminine passive participle of shamem; something heard, i.e. An announcement.">When the news</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: bā·’āh (V-Qal-Perf-3fs) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">reached</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ- (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree."></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/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.">who</a> <a href="/hebrew/5186.htm" title="5186: nā·ṭāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to stretch or spread out; by implication, to bend away; used in a great variety of application.">had conspired</a> <a href="/hebrew/310.htm" title="310: ’a·ḥă·rê (Prep) -- The hind or following part. From 'achar; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after.">with</a> <a href="/hebrew/138.htm" title="138: ’ă·ḏō·nî·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Original dadoniyahuw; from 'adown and Yahh; lord of Jah; Adonijah, the name of three Israelites.">Adonijah</a> <a href="/hebrew/310.htm" title="310: wə·’a·ḥă·rê (Conj-w:: Prep) -- The hind or following part. From 'achar; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after.">but</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.">not</a> <a href="/hebrew/5186.htm" title="5186: nā·ṭāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to stretch or spread out; by implication, to bend away; used in a great variety of application.">with</a> <a href="/hebrew/53.htm" title="53: ’aḇ·šā·lō·wm (N-proper-ms) -- Or babshalowm; from 'ab and shalowm; father of peace; Abshalom, a son of David; also a later Israelite.">Absalom,</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.">he</a> <a href="/hebrew/5127.htm" title="5127: way·yā·nās (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To flee, escape. A primitive root; to flit, i.e. Vanish away.">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/2388.htm" title="2388: way·ya·ḥă·zêq (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong, obstinate; to bind, restrain, conquer.">and took hold</a> <a href="/hebrew/7161.htm" title="7161: bə·qar·nō·wṯ (Prep-b:: N-fpc) -- From qaran; a horn; by implication, a flask, cornet; by resembl. An elephant's tooth, a corner, a peak, a ray; figuratively, power.">of the horns</a> <a href="/hebrew/4196.htm" title="4196: ham·miz·bê·aḥ (Art:: N-ms) -- An altar. From zabach; an altar.">of the altar.</a> 29It 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!”…<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/22-17.htm">1 Samuel 22:17-19</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_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="/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/20-8.htm">2 Samuel 20:8-10</a> And while they were at the great stone in Gibeon, Amasa joined them. Now Joab was dressed in military attire, with a dagger strapped to his belt. And as he stepped forward, he slipped the dagger from its sheath. / “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="/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="/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/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="/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/2-24.htm">1 Kings 2:24-25</a> And now, as surely as the LORD lives—the One who established me, who set me on the throne of my father David, and who founded for me a dynasty as He promised—surely Adonijah shall be put to death today!” / So King Solomon gave orders to Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and he struck down Adonijah and he died. <a href="/matthew/26-14.htm">Matthew 26:14-16</a> Then one of the Twelve, the one called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests / and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I hand Him over to you?” And they set out for him thirty pieces of silver. / So from then on Judas looked for an opportunity to betray Jesus. <a href="/acts/1-16.htm">Acts 1:16-20</a> “Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled that the Holy Spirit foretold through the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide for those who arrested Jesus. / He was one of our number and shared in this ministry.” / (Now with the reward for his wickedness Judas bought a field; there he fell headlong and burst open in the middle, and all his intestines spilled out. ... <a href="/matthew/27-3.htm">Matthew 27:3-5</a> When Judas, who had betrayed Him, saw that Jesus was condemned, he was filled with remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders. / “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood,” he said. “What is that to us?” they replied. “You bear the responsibility.” / So Judas threw the silver into the temple and left. Then he went away and hanged himself. <a href="/john/18-1.htm">John 18:1-3</a> After Jesus had spoken these words, He went out with His disciples across the Kidron Valley, where they entered a garden. / Now Judas His betrayer also knew the place, because Jesus had often met there with His disciples. / So Judas brought a band of soldiers and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees. They arrived at the garden carrying lanterns, torches, and weapons.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then tidings came to Joab: for Joab had turned after Adonijah, though he turned not after Absalom. And Joab fled to the tabernacle of the LORD, and caught hold on the horns of the altar.Joab had<a href="/1_kings/1-7.htm">1 Kings 1:7</a> And he conferred with Joab the son of Zeruiah, and with Abiathar the priest: and they following Adonijah helped him.<a href="/deuteronomy/32-35.htm">Deuteronomy 32:35</a> To me belongeth vengeance, and recompence; their foot shall slide in due time: for the day of their calamity is at hand, and the things that shall come upon them make haste.<a href="/2_samuel/18-2.htm">2 Samuel 18:2,14,15</a> And David sent forth a third part of the people under the hand of Joab, and a third part under the hand of Abishai the son of Zeruiah, Joab's brother, and a third part under the hand of Ittai the Gittite. And the king said unto the people, I will surely go forth with you myself also… caught<a href="/1_kings/1-50.htm">1 Kings 1:50</a> And Adonijah feared because of Solomon, and arose, and went, and caught hold on the horns of the altar.<a href="/exodus/27-2.htm">Exodus 27:2</a> And thou shalt make the horns of it upon the four corners thereof: his horns shall be of the same: and thou shalt overlay it with brass.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/2-7.htm">Absalom</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-25.htm">Adonijah</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-24.htm">Adoni'jah</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-49.htm">Adonijah's</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-53.htm">Altar</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-18.htm">Although</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-51.htm">Caught</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-7.htm">Fled</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-7.htm">Followed</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-9.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-51.htm">Horns</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-22.htm">Joab</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-41.htm">Jo'ab</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-42.htm">News</a> <a href="/judges/16-29.htm">Supported</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-6.htm">Supporters</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-39.htm">Tabernacle</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-39.htm">Tent</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-42.htm">Tidings</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-20.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-15.htm">Turned</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/3-2.htm">Absalom</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/3-2.htm">Adonijah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/3-2.htm">Adoni'jah</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-49.htm">Adonijah's</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-29.htm">Altar</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-7.htm">Although</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-30.htm">Caught</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-29.htm">Fled</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-5.htm">Followed</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-6.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-11.htm">Horns</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-29.htm">Joab</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-29.htm">Jo'ab</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-41.htm">News</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-21.htm">Supported</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-22.htm">Supporters</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-29.htm">Tabernacle</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-29.htm">Tent</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-6.htm">Tidings</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-33.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-44.htm">Turned</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>When the news reached Joab Joab was a prominent military commander under King David, known for his strategic prowess and loyalty to David, though often acting independently. The "news" refers to Solomon's consolidation of power and the execution of Adonijah, which signaled a threat to Joab due to his past allegiances. Joab's actions throughout David's reign, including the murder of Abner and Amasa, had made him a controversial figure, and his support for Adonijah's claim to the throne put him at odds with Solomon.who had conspired with Adonijah Adonijah, David's son, attempted to usurp the throne before David's death, with Joab's support. This conspiracy was a direct challenge to God's chosen successor, Solomon, and demonstrated Joab's willingness to align with those he believed would maintain his power and influence. Joab's decision to support Adonijah rather than Solomon, whom David had publicly declared as his successor, was a significant political miscalculation.but not with Absalom Absalom, another of David's sons, had previously led a rebellion against David. Joab's decision not to support Absalom's rebellion may have been due to his loyalty to David or a strategic calculation. Joab's complex relationship with Absalom included killing him against David's explicit wishes, which further complicated his standing with the royal family. This distinction highlights Joab's selective loyalty and political maneuvering.he fled to the tent of the LORD The tent of the LORD, or the tabernacle, was a sacred place where the Ark of the Covenant was housed before the construction of the Temple. Fleeing there was an act of seeking asylum, as the sanctuary was considered a place of divine protection. This reflects the ancient Near Eastern practice of seeking refuge at religious sites, hoping for mercy or a fair trial.and took hold of the horns of the altar The altar's horns were considered a place of sanctuary, where one could claim protection and plead for mercy. This act was symbolic of seeking divine intervention and protection from human justice. The horns of the altar were associated with God's presence and mercy, and this gesture was a last resort for those fearing for their lives. Joab's action is reminiscent of Adonijah's earlier attempt to seek refuge in the same manner, highlighting a recurring theme of seeking divine protection in times of political turmoil.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/joab.htm">Joab</a> A military commander under King David, known for his strategic prowess and loyalty to David, but also for his ruthless actions. He played a significant role in David's reign but ultimately conspired against Solomon by supporting Adonijah's claim to the throne. 2. <a href="/topical/a/adonijah.htm">Adonijah</a> The fourth son of King David, who attempted to claim the throne of Israel before Solomon was anointed king. His actions led to a power struggle within the royal family. 3. <a href="/topical/a/absalom.htm">Absalom</a> Another son of David, who previously led a rebellion against his father. Joab did not support Absalom's rebellion, which contrasts with his later support for Adonijah. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_tent_of_the_lord.htm">The Tent of the LORD</a> A sacred place where the Ark of the Covenant was kept. It symbolized God's presence among His people. Joab fled here seeking sanctuary, a common practice in ancient times for those seeking mercy or protection. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_altar.htm">The Altar</a> The altar in the Tent of the LORD had horns on its corners, which were considered a place of refuge. Grasping the horns was a plea for mercy and protection from retribution.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/s/sanctuary_and_mercy.htm">Sanctuary and Mercy</a> The act of fleeing to the altar highlights the human need for sanctuary and mercy. In our lives, we can find refuge in God through prayer and repentance. <a href="/topical/c/consequences_of_conspiracy.htm">Consequences of Conspiracy</a> Joab's actions remind us that aligning ourselves with ungodly plans can lead to dire consequences. We must seek God's guidance in our decisions and alliances. <a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_the_altar.htm">Symbolism of the Altar</a> The altar represents a place of sacrifice and atonement. In the New Testament, Christ becomes our altar, offering ultimate refuge and forgiveness. <a href="/topical/r/repentance_and_justice.htm">Repentance and Justice</a> While Joab sought mercy, his actions required justice. This balance between mercy and justice is a recurring theme in Scripture, reminding us of God's righteous nature. <a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_loyalty.htm">Leadership and Loyalty</a> Joab's account is a cautionary tale about loyalty and leadership. True loyalty aligns with God's will and purposes, not just personal or political gain.<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/does_1_kings_2_align_with_near_east_succession.htm">Does Solomon's rise in 1 Kings 2 align with historical records of royal succession in the region, or does it conflict with ancient Near Eastern practices?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_horn_of_salvation.htm">What is the horn of salvation?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_joab_defy_david's_order.htm">Why does Joab’s direct killing of Absalom contradict David’s explicit command to spare him (2 Samuel 18:5, 14), and does this create a moral inconsistency? </a> <a href="/q/why_isn't_joab_punished_for_killing_amasa.htm">In 2 Samuel 20:8–10, why isn’t Joab explicitly reprimanded for the ruthless killing of Amasa, despite earlier prohibitions against murder? </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>(28) Joab had turned.--It is strange that Joab should have been in no danger or anxiety immediately after the actual failure of the conspiracy; and it is also notable that, although the real motive for putting him to death was to punish his support of Adonijah, now renewed, yet Solomon's words in pronouncing sentence on him refrain from mention of anything except the old crimes dwelt upon in the dying charge of David. Possibly this was done to bring Joab's case within the emphatic declaration of the Law, that no sanctuary should protect the wilful and treacherous murderer, and that innocent blood, so shed and left unavenged, would pollute the land (<a href="/exodus/21-14.htm" title="But if a man come presumptuously on his neighbor, to slay him with guile; you shall take him from my altar, that he may die.">Exodus 21:14</a>; <a href="/numbers/35-33.htm" title="So you shall not pollute the land wherein you are: for blood it defiles the land: and the land cannot be cleansed of the blood that is shed therein, but by the blood of him that shed it.">Numbers 35:33</a>). It is significant, moreover, of the increased power of the monarchy, even in hands young and yet untried, that the old captain of the host, who had been "too hard" for David, even before David's great sin, should now fall, as it would seem, without a single act of resistance or word of remonstrance on his behalf, after a long career of faithful service, only once tarnished by disloyalty. It has been noticed that if (as is probable) the "Tabernacle of the Lord" at Gibeon is meant, Joab falls close to the scene of his murder of Amasa, "at the great stone in Gibeon" (<a href="/2_samuel/20-18.htm" title="Then she spoke, saying, They were wont to speak in old time, saying, They shall surely ask counsel at Abel: and so they ended the matter.">2Samuel 20:18</a>).<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 28. - Then tidings [Heb. And the report, etc. Not necessarily of Abiathar's deposition, but certainly of Adonijah's death] came to Joab, for Joab had turned after [same expression as in <a href="/exodus/23-2.htm">Exodus 23:2</a>; <a href="/judges/9-3.htm">Judges 9:3</a>] Adonijah, though [lit., and] he turned not after Absalom. [The LXX. (Cod. Vat.), Vulg., and all ancient versions except the Chald., here read Solomon, which Ewald and Thenius adopt. This reading is perhaps too summarily dismissed by most commentators, as involving a statement which would be self evident and superfluous. But it is not so. The meaning would then be that Joab had inclined to Adonijah, and had not, subsequently, gone over to the side of Solomon - information which is much less obvious than that he had not "gone after Absalom." The Arabic version may thus be nearest the truth, which reads, "Neither did he love Solomon." Somewhat similarly Josephus.] And Joab fled unto the tabernacle of the Lord, and caught hold of the horns of the altar. [As Adonijah had done before him (<a href="/1_kings/1-50.htm">1 Kings 1:50</a>). His flight is almost certain evidence of his guilt. ("Joab vero seipsum prodidit." Munster.) Why should he flee, if conscious of innocence? Solomon had acted generously before, and Joab would not be aware of David's dying instructions. His two assassinations had remained so long unpunished that he would hardly expect to be called to an account for them now. We have here, therefore, another indication of a second conspiracy, and it is an old belief (Theodorot, al.) that Joab had suggested to Adonijah the plan of marriage with Abishag. Some have asked why Joab should flee to the altar when his crimes deprived him of the right of the sanctuary. But a drowning man grasps at a straw. It is probable that he never thought of his murders, but only of his treason. According to the Rabbis, death at the altar ensured him burial amongst his fathers (Munster). But, if this were so, it would hardly enter into his calculations. <a href="/commentaries/1_kings/2-28.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>When the news וְהַשְּׁמֻעָה֙ (wə·haš·šə·mu·‘āh) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8052.htm">Strong's 8052: </a> Something heard, an announcement reached בָּ֣אָה (bā·’āh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go Joab, יוֹאָ֔ב (yō·w·’āḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3097.htm">Strong's 3097: </a> Joab -- 'the LORD is father', three Israelites [who] יוֹאָ֗ב (yō·w·’āḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3097.htm">Strong's 3097: </a> Joab -- 'the LORD is father', three Israelites had conspired נָטָה֙ (nā·ṭāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5186.htm">Strong's 5186: </a> To stretch out, spread out, extend, incline, bend with אַחֲרֵ֣י (’a·ḥă·rê) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_310.htm">Strong's 310: </a> The hind or following part Adonijah אֲדֹנִיָּ֔ה (’ă·ḏō·nî·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_138.htm">Strong's 138: </a> Adonijah -- 'my Lord is Yahweh', the name of several Israelites but וְאַחֲרֵ֥י (wə·’a·ḥă·rê) Conjunctive waw | Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_310.htm">Strong's 310: </a> The hind or following part not לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no with נָטָ֑ה (nā·ṭāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5186.htm">Strong's 5186: </a> To stretch out, spread out, extend, incline, bend Absalom, אַבְשָׁל֖וֹם (’aḇ·šā·lō·wm) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_53.htm">Strong's 53: </a> Absalom -- 'my father is peace', two Israelites [he] 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 fled וַיָּ֤נָס (way·yā·nās) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - 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 took hold וַֽיַּחֲזֵ֖ק (way·ya·ḥă·zêq) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2388.htm">Strong's 2388: </a> To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer of the horns בְּקַרְנ֥וֹת (bə·qar·nō·wṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7161.htm">Strong's 7161: </a> A horn, a flask, cornet, an elephant's tooth, a corner, a peak, a ray, power of the altar. הַמִּזְבֵּֽחַ׃ (ham·miz·bê·aḥ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4196.htm">Strong's 4196: </a> An altar <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/2-28.htm">1 Kings 2:28 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_kings/2-28.htm">1 Kings 2:28 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_kings/2-28.htm">1 Kings 2:28 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_kings/2-28.htm">1 Kings 2:28 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_kings/2-28.htm">1 Kings 2:28 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/2-28.htm">1 Kings 2:28 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/2-28.htm">1 Kings 2:28 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/2-28.htm">1 Kings 2:28 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/2-28.htm">1 Kings 2:28 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_kings/2-28.htm">1 Kings 2:28 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-28.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 2:28 The news came to Joab (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/2-27.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 2:27"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 2:27" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/2-29.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 2:29"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 2:29" /></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>