1 Kings 2:25

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

“Benaiah,” Solomon shouted, “go and kill Adonijah.” So Adonijah died.

Cross References

2 Samuel 12:10

“Because you wouldn't obey me and took Uriah's wife for yourself, your family will never live in peace.

2 Samuel 4:12

Then David said to his troops, “Kill these two brothers! Cut off their hands and feet and hang their bodies by the pool in Hebron. But bury Ishbosheth's head in Abner's tomb near Hebron.” And they did.

2 Samuel 8:18

Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was the commander of David's bodyguard. David's sons were priests.

1 Kings 2:29

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 and kill Joab!”

1 Kings 2:31

Solomon replied: Do what Joab said. Kill him and bury him! Then my family and I won't be responsible for what he did to Abner the commander of Israel's army and to Amasa the commander of Judah's army. He killed those innocent men without my father knowing about it. Both of them were better men than Joab. Now the LORD will make him pay for those murders.

1 Kings 2:34

Benaiah went back and killed Joab. His body was taken away and buried near his home in the desert.

1 Kings 2:46

“Benaiah,” Solomon shouted, “kill Shimei.” So Shimei died. Solomon was now in complete control of his kingdom.

Judges 15:12

“We came here to tie you up and turn you over to them,” said the men of Judah. “I won't put up a fight,” Samson answered, “but you have to promise not to hurt me yourselves.”

1 Samuel 15:33

But Samuel said, “Agag, you have snatched children from their mothers' arms and killed them. Now your mother will be without children.” Then Samuel chopped Agag to pieces at the place of worship in Gilgal.