1 Kings 2:29

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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!”

Cross References

2 Samuel 8:18

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

1 Kings 2:25

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

1 Kings 2:30

Benaiah went to the sacred tent and yelled, “Joab, the king orders you to come out!” “No!” Joab answered. “Kill me right here.” Benaiah went back and told Solomon what Joab had said.

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 2:46

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

Exodus 21:14

If you plan in advance to murder someone, there's no escape, not even by holding on to my altar. You will be dragged off and killed.

Proverbs 28:17

Don't give help to murderers! Make them stay on the run for as long as they live.

1 Peter 4:17

God has already begun judging his own people. And if his judgment begins with us, imagine how terrible it will be for those who refuse to obey his message. The Scriptures say,