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1 Kings 2:29-31
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1 Kings 2:29-31
The Voice
29 King Solomon received word that Joab had rushed to the tent of the Eternal and that he was at the altar that very moment. Solomon again dispatched Benaiah (Jehoiada’s son) with the instructions, “Execute Joab.”
30 Benaiah arrived at the tent of the Eternal, but he could not enter to kill Joab.
Benaiah (calling out to Joab): It is the king’s command that you come out at once.
Joab: No. If you are going to kill me, then kill me here at the altar.
Benaiah went back to the king and relayed his conversation with Joab. Joab did not expect Solomon to violate the rules of sanctuary.
Solomon: 31 Do as he wishes. Kill him at the altar, then bury him. This will cleanse me and my father’s house from all blame concerning the blood Joab has recklessly spilled.
1 Kings 2:29-31
New International Version
1 Kings 2:29-31
New International Version
29 King Solomon was told that Joab had fled to the tent of the Lord and was beside the altar.(A) Then Solomon ordered Benaiah(B) son of Jehoiada, “Go, strike him down!”
30 So Benaiah entered the tent(C) of the Lord and said to Joab, “The king says, ‘Come out!(D)’”
But he answered, “No, I will die here.”
Benaiah reported to the king, “This is how Joab answered me.”
31 Then the king commanded Benaiah, “Do as he says. Strike him down and bury him, and so clear me and my whole family of the guilt of the innocent blood(E) that Joab shed.
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