1 Kings 2:30-46

2:31

Do <06213> [Do.]

away <05493> [that thou.]

Joab's <03097> [which.]

family <01004> [and from.]

2:32

<07725> [return.]

two <0582 08147> [two men.]

innocent <06662> [more righteous.]

father <01> [my father.]

Abner <074> [Abner.]

Amasa <06021> [Amasa.]

Jether <03500> [Jether.]

[Ithra.]

2:33

<07725 07218> [return upon.]

David <01732> [upon David.]

family <01004> [his house.]

2:34

Benaiah <01141> [Benaiah.]

executed <06293> [and fell.]

It appears that he slew him at the very altar. The altar was so sacred among all the people, that, in general, even the vilest wretch found safety, if he once reached it. This led to many abuses, and the perversion of public justice; and God decreed (Ex 24:14) that the presumptuous murderer, who had taken refuge at his altar, should be dragged thence and put to death.

buried <06912> [buried.]

wilderness <04057> [in the.]

2:35

army <06635> [in his room.]

Zadok <06659> [Zadok.]

2:36

Shimei <08096> [Shimei.]

Build <01129> [Build.]

No doubt Solomon suspected that Shimei's influence would be dangerous upon his own estate and among his numerous dependents in different parts of the land; and therefore he proposed to him, as the condition of his indemnity for former crimes, that he should live in Jerusalem under his eye, and by no means remove thence. These terms Shimei readily agreed to, and solemnly swore to observe them; and for three years he lived unmolested and in affluence. But growing secure, in contempt of Solomon's authority and of the oath of God, upon an unnecessary business he took a journey, which according to his own engagement forfeited his life. Thus the Lord left him to be infatuated, that due punishment might be inflicted upon him; in order that every ringleader of opposition to Solomon's kingdom might be crushed, and others be intimidated by their examples. Solomon's throne by the death of this man was established in peace, and became a type of the Redeemer's kingdom of peace and righteousness.--SCOTT.

2:37

cross .... Valley <05674 05158> [over the.]

[Cedron. thy blood.]

2:38

proposal <01697> [The saying.]

2:39

Achish <0397> [A.M. 2993. B.C. 1011. An. Ex. Is. 480. Achish.]

2:40

got <06965> [arose.]

2:42

oath <07650> [Did I not.]

said .................... warned ................... said <0559> [and thou saidst.]

2:43

broken <08104> [Why.]

order <04687> [commandment.]

2:44

aware <03045> [Thou knowest.]

punish <07725> [return.]

2:45

be empowered <01288> [blessed.]

dynasty <03678> [the throne.]

2:46

kingdom <04467> [the kingdom.]