1 Kings 2:29

New Century Version

Someone told King Solomon that Joab had run to the Tent of the Lord and was beside the altar. Then Solomon ordered Benaiah to go and kill him.

Cross References

2 Samuel 8:18

Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Kerethites and Pelethites. And David’s sons were priests.

1 Kings 2:25

Then King Solomon gave orders to Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and he went and killed Adonijah.

1 Kings 2:30

Benaiah went into the Tent of the Lord and said to Joab, “The king says, ‘Come out!’ ” But Joab answered, “No, I will die here.” So Benaiah went back to the king and told him what Joab had said.

1 Kings 2:31

Then the king ordered Benaiah, “Do as he says! Kill him there and bury him. Then my family and I will be free of the guilt of Joab, who has killed innocent people.

1 Kings 2:46

Then the king ordered Benaiah to kill Shimei, and he did. Now Solomon was in full control of his kingdom.

Exodus 21:14

But if someone plans and murders another person on purpose, put him to death, even if he has run to my altar for safety.

Proverbs 28:17

Don’t help those who are guilty of murder; let them run until they die.

Ezekiel 9:6

Kill and destroy old men, young men and women, little children, and older women, but don’t touch any who have the mark on them. Start at my Temple.” So they started with the elders who were in front of the Temple.

1 Peter 4:17

It is time for judgment to begin with God’s family. And if that judging begins with us, what will happen to those people who do not obey the Good News of God?