1 Kings 2:34

Verse

So Benaiah son of Jehoiada went up, struck down Joab, and killed him. He was buried at his own home in the wilderness.

American Standard Version (1901)

Then Benaiah the son of Jehoiada went up, and fell upon him, and slew him; and he was buried in his own house in the wilderness.

Bible in Basic English

So Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada, went up, and falling on him, put him to death; and his body was put to rest in his house in the waste land.

Free Bible Version

So Benaiah son of Jehoiada returned and killed Joab. He was buried at his home in the wilderness.

Geneva Bible 1599

So Benaiah the sonne of Iehoiada went vp, and smote him, and slewe him, and he was buryed in his owne house in the wildernesse.

King James (Authorized) Version

So Benaiah the son of Jehoiada went up, and fell upon him, and slew him: and he was buried in his own house in the wilderness.

Translation for Translators

So Benaiah went into the Sacred Tent and killed Joab. Joab was buried on his property in the desert part of Judah.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then Benaiah son of Jehoiada went up and attacked Joab and killed him. He was buried in his own house in the wilderness.

Noah Webster Bible

So Benaiah the son of Jehoiada went, and fell upon him, and slew him: and he was buried in his own house in the wilderness.

World English Bible

Then Benaiah the son of Jehoiada went up and fell on him, and killed him; and he was buried in his own house in the wilderness.

Young's Literal Translation

And Benaiah son of Jehoiada goeth up and falleth upon him, and putteth him to death, and he is buried in his own house in the wilderness,

Context

The Execution of Joab

³³Their 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.”³⁴So Benaiah son of Jehoiada went up, struck down Joab, and killed him. He was buried at his own home in the wilderness.³⁵And the king appointed Benaiah son of Jehoiada in Joab’s place over the army, and he appointed Zadok the priest in Abiathar’s place.

Summary

This verse recounts the fulfillment of the prophecy given to Joab by King Solomon, where Joab is executed for his past sins and disloyalty. King Solomon's actions demonstrate his commitment to establishing his reign and eliminating potential threats to his rule. The judgment against Joab serves as a reminder of the consequences of disobedience and betrayal, highlighting the importance of loyalty and obedience in God's kingdom. It also reflects the principle of justice and accountability in leadership, showing that actions have lasting repercussions.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

So Benaiah - went up - and slew him - It appears he slew him at the very altar. Joab must have been both old and infirm at this time, and now he bleeds for Abner, he bleeds for Amasa, and he bleeds for Uriah. The two former he murdered; of the blood of the latter he was not innocent; yet he had done the state much service, and they knew it. But he was a murderer, and vengeance would not suffer such to live.

1 Kings 2:34

The Execution of Joab

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Berean Standard Bible

So Benaiah son of Jehoiada went up, struck down Joab, and killed him. He was buried at his own home in the wilderness.

American Standard Version (1901)

Then Benaiah the son of Jehoiada went up, and fell upon him, and slew him; and he was buried in his own house in the wilderness.

Bible in Basic English

So Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada, went up, and falling on him, put him to death; and his body was put to rest in his house in the waste land.

Free Bible Version

So Benaiah son of Jehoiada returned and killed Joab. He was buried at his home in the wilderness.

Geneva Bible 1599

So Benaiah the sonne of Iehoiada went vp, and smote him, and slewe him, and he was buryed in his owne house in the wildernesse.

King James (Authorized) Version

So Benaiah the son of Jehoiada went up, and fell upon him, and slew him: and he was buried in his own house in the wilderness.

Translation for Translators

So Benaiah went into the Sacred Tent and killed Joab. Joab was buried on his property in the desert part of Judah.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then Benaiah son of Jehoiada went up and attacked Joab and killed him. He was buried in his own house in the wilderness.

Noah Webster Bible

So Benaiah the son of Jehoiada went, and fell upon him, and slew him: and he was buried in his own house in the wilderness.

World English Bible

Then Benaiah the son of Jehoiada went up and fell on him, and killed him; and he was buried in his own house in the wilderness.

Young's Literal Translation

And Benaiah son of Jehoiada goeth up and falleth upon him, and putteth him to death, and he is buried in his own house in the wilderness,

1 Kings 2:34

Verse

Context

The Execution of Joab

Summary

Commentary

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

1 Kings 2:34

The Execution of Joab

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary