1 Kings 2:29

New International Reader's Version

King Solomon was told that Joab had run to the tent. He was also told that Joab was by the altar. Then Solomon gave the order to Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada. He told him, “Go! Strike him down!”

Cross References

2 Samuel 8:18

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

1 Kings 2:25

So King Solomon gave the order to Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada. Benaiah struck down Adonijah, and he died.

1 Kings 2:30

So Benaiah entered the tent of the Lord. He said to Joab, “The king says, ‘Come on out!’ ” But Joab answered, “No. I’d rather die here.” Benaiah told the king what Joab had said to him.

1 Kings 2:31

Then the king commanded Benaiah, “Do what he says. Strike him down and bury him. Then I and my family line won’t be held accountable for the blood Joab spilled. He killed people who weren’t guilty of doing anything wrong.

1 Kings 2:46

Then the king gave the order to Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada. Benaiah left the palace and struck down Shimei. And he died. So the kingdom was now made secure in Solomon’s hands.

Exodus 21:14

But suppose they kill someone on purpose. Then take them away from my altar and put them to death.

Proverbs 28:17

Anyone troubled by the guilt of murder will seek to escape their guilt by death. No one should keep them from it.

Ezekiel 9:6

Kill the old men and women, the young men and women, and the children. But do not touch anyone who has the mark. Start at my temple.” So they began with the old men who were in front of the temple.

1 Peter 4:17

It is time for judgment to begin with the household of God. And since it begins with us, what will happen to people who don’t obey God’s good news?