1 Kings 2:31-34

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.]