Bible Commentaries
1 Kings 2

Introduction

Overview

1 Kings 2:1, David, having given a charge to Solomon, 1 Kings 2:3, of religiousness; 1 Kings 2:5, of Joab; 1 Kings 2:7, of Barzillai; 1 Kings 2:8, of Shimei; 1 Kings 2:10, dies; 1 Kings 2:12, Solomon succeeds; 1 Kings 2:13, Adonijah, moving Bath-sheba to sue unto Solomon for Abishag, is put to death; 1 Kings 2:26, Abiathar, having his life given him, is deprived of the priesthood; 1 Kings 2:28, Joab fleeing to the horns of the altar, is there slain; 1 Kings 2:35, Benaiah is put in Joab’s room, and Zadok in Abiathar’s; 1 Kings 2:36, Shimei, confined to Jerusalem, by occasion of going thence to Gath, is put to death.

Verse 1

the days: Genesis 47:29, Deuteronomy 31:14, Deuteronomy 33:1, 2 Timothy 4:6, 2 Peter 1:13-15

charged: Numbers 27:19, Deuteronomy 3:28, Deuteronomy 31:23, Acts 20:28-31, 1 Timothy 1:18, 1 Timothy 6:13, 2 Timothy 4:1

Reciprocal: 2 Samuel 7:12 - And when Psalms 72:1 - the king's Proverbs 23:24 - father

Verse 2

I go: Joshua 23:14, Job 16:22, Job 30:23, Psalms 89:48, Hebrews 9:27

be thou: Deuteronomy 17:19, Deuteronomy 17:20, Deuteronomy 31:6, Joshua 1:6, Joshua 1:7, 1 Chronicles 28:20, Ephesians 6:10, 2 Timothy 2:1

and show: 1 Kings 3:7, 2 Samuel 10:12, Ecclesiastes 12:13, 1 Corinthians 16:13, 1 Timothy 4:12

Reciprocal: Genesis 48:21 - Behold 1 Chronicles 28:7 - constant 1 Timothy 3:15 - know 2 Peter 1:14 - shortly

Verse 3

And keep: Deuteronomy 29:9, Joshua 1:7, Joshua 22:5, 1 Chronicles 22:12, 1 Chronicles 22:13, 1 Chronicles 28:8, 1 Chronicles 28:9, 1 Chronicles 29:19

statutes: Deuteronomy 4:1, Deuteronomy 4:5, Deuteronomy 4:8, Deuteronomy 5:1, Deuteronomy 6:1, Deuteronomy 6:2

testimonies: Deuteronomy 4:45, Psalms 19:7, Psalms 119:2, Psalms 119:111, Psalms 119:138

written: Deuteronomy 17:18-20, Malachi 4:4

that thou: Deuteronomy 29:9

prosper: or, do wisely, Joshua 1:7, Joshua 1:8, *marg. 1 Samuel 18:5, 1 Samuel 18:14, 1 Samuel 18:30, 2 Chronicles 31:20, 2 Chronicles 31:21, Psalms 1:2, Psalms 1:3, Psalms 119:98-100, Proverbs 3:1-4

whithersoever: 2 Samuel 8:6, 2 Samuel 8:14, 2 Kings 18:7

Reciprocal: Genesis 24:40 - before Leviticus 8:35 - keep Deuteronomy 26:17 - and to 1 Kings 3:3 - walking 1 Kings 3:14 - if thou 1 Kings 6:12 - if thou wilt 2 Chronicles 7:17 - if thou wilt Nehemiah 1:7 - the commandments Zechariah 3:7 - if thou wilt keep 2 Peter 1:14 - shortly

Verse 4

That the Lord: Genesis 18:19, Deuteronomy 7:12, 1 Chronicles 28:9, John 15:9, John 15:10, Jude 1:20, Jude 1:21, Jude 1:24

his word: 2 Samuel 7:11-16, 2 Samuel 7:25, 1 Chronicles 17:11-15, 1 Chronicles 22:9-11, 1 Chronicles 28:5-7, Psalms 89:29-37, Psalms 132:11, Psalms 132:12

walk: 1 Kings 3:3, 1 Kings 3:14, 1 Kings 8:23, Genesis 17:1, Leviticus 26:3, 2 Kings 20:3, 2 Kings 23:3, 2 Kings 23:25, 2 Chronicles 17:3, Luke 1:6

with all their heart: Deuteronomy 6:5, Deuteronomy 10:12, Deuteronomy 11:13, Matthew 22:37

fail: etc. Heb. be cut off from thee from the throne, 1 Kings 8:25, 2 Samuel 7:12, 2 Samuel 7:13, 2 Samuel 7:16, Psalms 37:9, Psalms 37:22, Zechariah 14:2

Reciprocal: Genesis 5:22 - General Deuteronomy 26:17 - and to 1 Kings 3:6 - according 1 Kings 6:12 - if thou wilt 1 Kings 9:5 - I will establish 2 Kings 10:31 - took no heed 2 Chronicles 6:16 - saying 2 Chronicles 23:3 - as the Lord 2 Chronicles 31:21 - he did it Psalms 39:1 - I said Psalms 116:9 - walk Isaiah 38:3 - I have Jeremiah 29:13 - with Jeremiah 33:17 - David shall never want 1 Timothy 3:15 - know 3 John 1:4 - walk

Verse 5

Joab: 1 Kings 1:7, 1 Kings 1:18, 1 Kings 1:19, 2 Samuel 3:39, 2 Samuel 18:5, 2 Samuel 18:12, 2 Samuel 18:14, 2 Samuel 19:5-7

Abner: 2 Samuel 3:27

Amasa: 2 Samuel 20:10

Jether: 2 Samuel 17:25, Ithra

shed: Heb. put

put: Jeremiah 2:34, Jeremiah 6:15, Ezekiel 24:7, Ezekiel 24:8

Reciprocal: Genesis 9:6 - by Numbers 35:20 - if he thrust Deuteronomy 19:12 - General 2 Samuel 11:16 - he assigned 2 Samuel 14:19 - of Joab 2 Samuel 16:10 - What have 1 Kings 2:31 - which 1 Kings 2:32 - Jether 1 Chronicles 2:17 - Amasa Psalms 55:23 - bloody and deceitful men shall not live out half their days Ecclesiastes 8:12 - a sinner Isaiah 5:27 - neither Hosea 6:8 - polluted with blood Matthew 5:21 - and

Verse 6

according: 1 Kings 2:9, Proverbs 20:26

let: 1 Kings 2:28-34, Genesis 9:6, Numbers 35:33, Proverbs 28:17, Ecclesiastes 8:11, Isaiah 65:20

in: Genesis 42:38, 2 Kings 22:20, Psalms 37:37, Isaiah 48:22, Isaiah 57:2, Isaiah 57:21

Reciprocal: Numbers 35:20 - if he thrust Deuteronomy 19:12 - General 2 Samuel 3:39 - the Lord 2 Samuel 14:19 - of Joab 2 Samuel 20:10 - he smote 1 Kings 3:12 - I have given Psalms 55:23 - bloody and deceitful men shall not live out half their days Matthew 5:21 - and

Verse 7

Barzillai: 2 Samuel 17:27-29, 2 Samuel 19:31-40, Proverbs 27:10

eat: 2 Samuel 9:7, 2 Samuel 9:10, 2 Samuel 19:28, Luke 12:37, Luke 22:28-30, Revelation 3:20, Revelation 3:21

when I fled: 2 Samuel 15:13-15

Reciprocal: Genesis 40:14 - show 2 Samuel 19:37 - Chimham Ezra 2:61 - Barzillai Nehemiah 7:63 - Barzillai Jeremiah 52:33 - he did

Verse 8

Shimei: 1 Kings 2:36-46, 2 Samuel 16:5-8

grievous: Heb. strong

he came: 2 Samuel 19:16-23, Jeremiah 4:2

Reciprocal: Genesis 32:2 - the name 2 Samuel 3:16 - Bahurim 2 Samuel 19:23 - Thou shalt

Verse 9

hold him: Do not consider him as an innocent man; for, as thou art a wise man, and knowest how to treat such persons, treat him as he deserves; only, as I have sworn to him that I would not put him to death, "bring not his hoar head down to the grave with blood." So Solomon understood David; for, after he had commanded Joab to be slain, in obedience to his father, he sent for Shimei, and knowing he ought to be well watched, he confined him to Jerusalem for the rest of his life, and so it appears David should be understood; for the negative particle lo, in the former clause, "hold him not guiltless," should be repeated in the latter clause, though not expressed; instances of which frequently occur in the Hebrew Scriptures. (See note on Judges 5:30. 1 Samuel 2:3. Psalms 1:5, Psalms 9:18, Psalms 38:1, Psalms 75:5. Proverbs 5:16, Proverbs 24:12, etc). This is the view taken of the subject by Dr. Kennicott, and it seems the best and most correct mode of interpreting the text. Exodus 20:7, Exodus 22:28, Job 9:28

wise: 1 Kings 3:12, 1 Kings 3:28

his: 1 Kings 2:6, Genesis 42:38, Genesis 44:31

with: Numbers 32:23

Reciprocal: 2 Samuel 16:5 - whose name 2 Samuel 19:23 - Thou shalt 1 Kings 2:36 - Shimei Psalms 45:9 - upon Proverbs 15:20 - wise Proverbs 19:5 - unpunished Proverbs 23:24 - father

Verse 10

So David: 1 Kings 1:21, 1 Chronicles 29:28, Acts 2:29, Acts 13:36

the city: 1 Kings 3:1, 1 Kings 11:43, 2 Samuel 5:7, 1 Chronicles 11:7

Reciprocal: 1 Kings 11:21 - Hadad 1 Kings 14:20 - slept 1 Kings 22:40 - slept 1 Kings 22:50 - slept with his fathers 2 Kings 8:24 - slept 2 Kings 10:35 - Jehu slept 2 Kings 13:13 - slept 2 Kings 14:20 - he was buried 2 Kings 20:21 - slept 1 Chronicles 17:11 - go to be 2 Chronicles 9:31 - slept 2 Chronicles 14:1 - slept 2 Chronicles 24:16 - in the city 2 Chronicles 32:33 - slept Job 3:14 - kings 1 Thessalonians 4:13 - which are

Verse 11

reigned over: 2 Samuel 5:4, 1 Chronicles 29:26, 1 Chronicles 29:27

Reciprocal: 2 Samuel 2:1 - Hebron 2 Samuel 2:11 - time 2 Samuel 5:5 - seven years 1 Kings 11:42 - forty years 1 Chronicles 3:4 - there he reigned 1 Chronicles 11:1 - Hebron 1 Chronicles 26:31 - fortieth

Verse 12

am 2990, bc 1014, An, Ex, Is, 477

sat Solomon: 1 Kings 1:46, 1 Chronicles 29:23-25, 2 Chronicles 1:1, Psalms 132:12

his kingdom: 2 Samuel 7:12, 2 Samuel 7:13, 2 Samuel 7:29, Psalms 72:8-20, Psalms 89:36, Psalms 89:37

Reciprocal: 1 Kings 1:13 - sit 1 Kings 1:35 - sit 1 Kings 2:46 - the kingdom 2 Chronicles 6:10 - I am risen Proverbs 1:1 - Solomon Proverbs 29:4 - king

Verse 13

Adonijah: 1 Kings 1:5-10, 1 Kings 1:50-53

Comest: 1 Samuel 16:4, 1 Samuel 16:5, 2 Kings 9:18-22, 1 Chronicles 12:17, 1 Chronicles 12:18, Luke 10:5, Luke 10:6

Reciprocal: 2 Samuel 3:4 - Adonijah

Verse 14

2 Samuel 14:12, Luke 7:40

Verse 15

Thou knowest: 1 Kings 1:5, 1 Kings 1:25, 2 Samuel 15:6, 2 Samuel 15:13, 2 Samuel 16:18

for it was: 2 Samuel 7:12, 2 Samuel 12:24, 1 Chronicles 22:9, 1 Chronicles 22:10, 1 Chronicles 28:5-7, Proverbs 21:30, Jeremiah 27:5-8, Daniel 2:22

Reciprocal: 1 Kings 1:21 - offenders 1 Kings 1:35 - I have 2 Kings 9:17 - Is it peace 1 Chronicles 14:4 - Solomon

Verse 16

deny me not: Heb. turn not away my face, Psalms 132:10, Proverbs 30:7

Reciprocal: 2 Chronicles 6:42 - General Mark 10:35 - we would

Verse 17

Abishag: 1 Kings 1:2-4, 2 Samuel 3:7, 2 Samuel 12:8

Reciprocal: Genesis 23:8 - entreat Joshua 19:18 - Shunem 2 Samuel 16:21 - unto thy 1 Kings 1:3 - Abishag

Verse 18

Well: Proverbs 14:15

Verse 19

rose up: Exodus 20:12, Leviticus 19:3, Leviticus 19:32

she sat: Psalms 45:9, Psalms 110:1, Matthew 25:33

Reciprocal: Genesis 31:35 - rise up Genesis 48:12 - he bowed himself Exodus 18:7 - went Proverbs 31:28 - children Matthew 20:21 - the one

Verse 20

I desire: Matthew 20:20, Matthew 20:21, John 2:3, John 2:4

Ask on: Matthew 7:7-11, Matthew 18:19, Matthew 10:35, Matthew 10:36, Matthew 11:24, Luke 11:9, Luke 11:10, John 14:13, John 14:14, John 15:16

Reciprocal: 1 Kings 1:16 - And the Esther 5:3 - What Mark 10:35 - we would

Verse 21

Let Abishag: 2 Samuel 16:21, 2 Samuel 16:22

Reciprocal: Joshua 19:18 - Shunem 2 Samuel 3:7 - gone in 1 Kings 1:52 - wickedness Ecclesiastes 8:3 - stand

Verse 22

why dost: Matthew 20:22, Mark 10:38, James 4:3

the kingdom: 1 Kings 1:5-7, 1 Kings 1:11, 1 Kings 1:24, 1 Kings 1:25

Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 18:8 - and what 2 Samuel 3:7 - gone in 2 Samuel 12:8 - thy master's wives 2 Samuel 16:21 - unto thy 1 Kings 1:7 - following Adonijah helped him 1 Kings 1:21 - offenders Mark 2:26 - Abiathar

Verse 23

God: 1 Kings 20:10, Ruth 1:17, 1 Samuel 14:44, 2 Samuel 3:9, 2 Samuel 3:35, 2 Samuel 19:13, 2 Kings 6:31

if Adonijah: We have already seen, that the whole harem of an eastern monarch was a part of the regal succession - see note on 2 Samuel 16:23, and it was treason for a subject to claim any wife or virgin who had once formed a part of it. Solomon evidently considered the request of Adonijah in this light; and was convinced that he was still aiming to seize the crown, to which he considered this as one step. But it is very doubtful, how far the plea either of policy or state necessity can justify Solomon in thus embruing his hands in his brother's blood, whatever might have been his treasonable intentions or conduct.

spoken: Psalms 64:8, Psalms 140:9, Proverbs 18:6, Proverbs 18:7, Ecclesiastes 10:12, Luke 19:22

Reciprocal: Numbers 16:38 - sinners 2 Samuel 12:10 - the sword Proverbs 12:13 - wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips Proverbs 18:19 - brother Proverbs 20:2 - sinneth Habakkuk 2:10 - sinned

Verse 24

as the Lord: 1 Kings 1:29

set me: 1 Kings 3:6, 1 Kings 3:7, 1 Kings 10:9, 1 Chronicles 29:23, 2 Chronicles 1:8, 2 Chronicles 1:9

made me: Exodus 1:21, 1 Samuel 25:28, 2 Samuel 7:11-13, 2 Samuel 7:27, 1 Chronicles 17:10, 1 Chronicles 17:17, 1 Chronicles 17:23, Psalms 127:1

as he promised: 1 Chronicles 22:10

put: 1 Kings 1:52, Ecclesiastes 8:11-13

Reciprocal: 2 Samuel 23:5 - Although 1 Kings 2:45 - the throne 1 Kings 18:10 - the Lord 1 Chronicles 3:2 - Adonijah 1 Chronicles 29:24 - all the sons Proverbs 17:11 - General Hebrews 12:7 - for what

Verse 25

he fell: 1 Kings 2:31, 1 Kings 2:34, 1 Kings 2:46, Judges 8:20, Judges 8:21, 1 Samuel 15:33, 2 Samuel 1:15, 2 Samuel 4:12

Reciprocal: Judges 15:12 - fall 2 Samuel 19:11 - sent 2 Samuel 23:5 - Although 1 Kings 2:29 - Go 1 Chronicles 3:2 - Adonijah 1 Chronicles 29:24 - all the sons Proverbs 17:11 - General Ecclesiastes 8:4 - the word Hebrews 12:7 - for what

Verse 26

Abiathar: 1 Kings 2:35, 1 Kings 1:7, 1 Kings 1:25

Anathoth: Joshua 21:18, Isaiah 10:30, Jeremiah 1:1

worthy of death: Heb. a man of death, 1 Samuel 26:16, 2 Samuel 12:5, *marg.

barest: 1 Samuel 22:20-23, 1 Samuel 23:6-9, 2 Samuel 15:24, 2 Samuel 15:29, 1 Chronicles 15:11, 1 Chronicles 15:12

hast been: 2 Samuel 15:24-29, Matthew 10:42, Luke 22:28, Galatians 3:4

Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 2:31 - I will cut 1 Samuel 2:33 - to consume 1 Samuel 22:23 - he that seeketh 1 Samuel 30:7 - Abiathar 2 Samuel 19:11 - sent 1 Kings 4:4 - Zadok 1 Chronicles 6:60 - Anathoth Jeremiah 32:8 - Anathoth Mark 2:26 - Abiathar Romans 6:21 - for the

Verse 27

So Solomon: This was for having taken part with Adonijah; but by it a remarkable prophecy was fulfilled. God had told Eli - 1 Samuel 2:30-36 that the priesthood should depart from his house; Abiathar was the last of the priests of Ithamar, of which family was Eli the high priest. Zadok, who succeeded, was of the family of Eleazar; and by this change the priesthood reverted to its ancient channel.

that he: 1 Samuel 2:30-36, 1 Samuel 3:12-14, Matthew 26:56, John 12:38, John 19:24, John 19:28, John 19:36, John 19:37

Shiloh: Joshua 18:1, Psalms 78:60, Jeremiah 7:12-14

Reciprocal: Numbers 25:13 - his seed 1 Samuel 2:31 - I will cut 1 Samuel 2:33 - to consume 1 Samuel 2:36 - is left 1 Samuel 22:20 - one 1 Kings 2:35 - Zadok 1 Kings 4:4 - Zadok Ezekiel 43:19 - the priests Mark 2:26 - Abiathar Acts 7:39 - but

Verse 28

Joab had: 1 Kings 1:7, Deuteronomy 32:35, 2 Samuel 18:2, 2 Samuel 18:14, 2 Samuel 18:15

caught: 1 Kings 1:50, Exodus 27:2

Reciprocal: Genesis 9:6 - by Exodus 21:14 - take him Numbers 35:31 - Moreover Deuteronomy 19:12 - General 2 Samuel 2:13 - Joab 1 Kings 2:6 - let 1 Kings 19:2 - So let 2 Kings 11:8 - he that cometh Ezekiel 43:15 - four horns Hebrews 6:18 - lay

Verse 29

he is by: Exodus 21:14, Ezekiel 9:6, 1 Peter 4:17

Go: 1 Kings 2:25, 1 Kings 2:31, 1 Kings 2:46

Reciprocal: 2 Samuel 23:20 - Benaiah Ecclesiastes 8:4 - the word

Verse 30

Reciprocal: 1 Chronicles 11:22 - Benaiah

Verse 31

Do: Exodus 21:14

that thou: Genesis 9:5, Genesis 9:6, Numbers 35:33, Deuteronomy 19:12, Deuteronomy 19:13, Deuteronomy 21:8, Deuteronomy 21:9, 2 Kings 9:26, Proverbs 28:17, Acts 28:4

which: 1 Kings 2:5

and from: 2 Samuel 3:28

Reciprocal: Numbers 35:20 - if he thrust Deuteronomy 19:10 - General 2 Samuel 3:29 - rest 2 Samuel 11:16 - he assigned 2 Samuel 20:10 - he smote 1 Kings 2:25 - he fell 1 Kings 2:29 - Go 1 Kings 2:34 - Benaiah 1 Kings 2:37 - thy blood 2 Chronicles 21:13 - hast slain Proverbs 17:11 - General Matthew 5:21 - and

Verse 32

return: 1 Kings 2:44, Genesis 4:11, Judges 9:24, Judges 9:57, Psalms 7:16

two men: 2 Samuel 3:27, 2 Samuel 20:10

more righteous: 1 Samuel 15:28, 2 Samuel 4:11, 2 Chronicles 21:13, Esther 1:19

my father: 2 Samuel 3:26, 2 Samuel 3:37

Abner: 2 Samuel 3:27

Amasa: 2 Samuel 20:10

Jether: 1 Kings 2:5, 2 Samuel 17:25, Ithra

Reciprocal: Genesis 42:22 - his blood Leviticus 20:9 - his blood Joshua 2:19 - his blood 2 Samuel 1:16 - Thy blood 2 Samuel 16:8 - returned 1 Kings 2:33 - return upon 2 Kings 4:13 - to the captain 1 Chronicles 2:17 - Amasa Proverbs 11:6 - but Ezekiel 16:52 - they are more Habakkuk 1:13 - the wicked Matthew 5:21 - and Matthew 27:25 - His Luke 6:41 - but

Verse 33

return upon: 1 Kings 2:32, 2 Samuel 3:29, 2 Kings 5:27, Psalms 101:8, Psalms 109:6-15, Matthew 27:25

upon David: 2 Samuel 3:28, Proverbs 25:5

his house: Psalms 89:29, Psalms 89:36, Psalms 89:37, Psalms 132:12, Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 9:7, Isaiah 11:1-9, Luke 1:31-33, Luke 2:14

Reciprocal: Genesis 37:14 - see whether it be well with 2 Samuel 1:16 - Thy blood 2 Samuel 3:39 - the Lord 2 Samuel 14:9 - and the king 2 Samuel 16:8 - returned 1 Kings 2:37 - thy blood 1 Kings 2:44 - return 1 Kings 2:45 - the throne Proverbs 11:6 - but Hosea 12:14 - therefore

Verse 34

Benaiah: 1 Kings 2:25, 1 Kings 2:31, 1 Kings 2:46

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 - Exodus 24:14 that the presumptuous murderer, who had taken refuge at his altar, should be dragged thence and put to death.

buried: 2 Kings 21:18, 2 Chronicles 33:20

in the: Joshua 15:61, Matthew 3:1

Reciprocal: Judges 15:12 - fall 1 Samuel 25:1 - in his house 2 Samuel 1:15 - Go near 2 Samuel 3:39 - the Lord 2 Samuel 8:18 - Benaiah 1 Kings 2:45 - the throne 1 Kings 11:21 - Hadad 1 Chronicles 11:22 - Benaiah 1 Chronicles 18:17 - Benaiah Hosea 12:14 - therefore

Verse 35

in his room: Job 34:24

Zadok: 1 Kings 2:27, Numbers 25:11-13, 1 Samuel 2:35, 1 Chronicles 6:4-15, 1 Chronicles 6:50-53, 1 Chronicles 24:3, Psalms 109:8, Acts 1:20

Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 2:31 - I will cut 2 Samuel 8:18 - Benaiah 2 Samuel 15:24 - Zadok 2 Samuel 19:11 - sent 1 Kings 1:8 - Zadok 1 Kings 2:26 - Abiathar 1 Kings 4:4 - Benaiah 1 Chronicles 6:8 - Zadok 1 Chronicles 6:53 - Zadok 1 Chronicles 11:22 - Benaiah 1 Chronicles 12:28 - Zadok 1 Chronicles 15:11 - Zadok 1 Chronicles 18:16 - Abiathar 1 Chronicles 18:17 - Benaiah 1 Chronicles 29:22 - Zadok 2 Chronicles 31:10 - Azariah Ezra 7:2 - Zadok Ezekiel 40:46 - these Ezekiel 43:19 - the priests Ezekiel 44:15 - the sons

Verse 36

Shimei: 1 Kings 2:8, 1 Kings 2:9, 2 Samuel 16:5-9, Proverbs 20:8, Proverbs 20:26

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. 1 Kings 1:53, 2 Samuel 14:24, 2 Samuel 14:28

Reciprocal: Joshua 2:19 - whosoever 2 Samuel 19:16 - Shimei 1 Kings 2:42 - Did I not

Verse 37

over the: 1 Kings 15:13, 2 Samuel 15:23, 2 Kings 23:6, 2 Chronicles 29:16, Jeremiah 31:40, John 18:1, Cedron

thy blood: 1 Kings 2:31, 1 Kings 2:33, Leviticus 20:9, Joshua 2:19, 2 Samuel 1:16, Ezekiel 18:13

Reciprocal: Genesis 2:17 - surely 2 Samuel 19:23 - Thou shalt Ezekiel 33:4 - his blood

Verse 38

The saying: 1 Kings 20:4, 2 Kings 20:19

Verse 39

am 2993, bc 1011, An, Ex, Is, 480

Achish: 1 Samuel 21:10, 1 Samuel 27:2, 1 Samuel 27:3

Reciprocal: 2 Kings 12:17 - against Gath

Verse 40

arose: Proverbs 15:27, Luke 12:15, 1 Timothy 6:10

Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 27:2 - Achish 2 Kings 12:17 - against Gath

Verse 42

Did I not: 1 Kings 2:36-38, Psalms 15:4, Luke 19:22

and thou saidst: Luke 15:22

Reciprocal: Genesis 2:17 - surely Exodus 22:11 - an oath of the Lord

Verse 43

Why: 2 Samuel 21:2, Ezekiel 17:18, Ezekiel 17:19

commandment: 2 Chronicles 30:12, Ecclesiastes 8:2, Romans 13:5

Reciprocal: Exodus 22:11 - an oath of the Lord

Verse 44

Thou knowest: 2 Samuel 16:5-13, John 8:9, Romans 2:15, 1 John 3:20

return: 1 Kings 2:32, 1 Kings 2:33, Psalms 7:16, Proverbs 5:22, Ezekiel 17:19, Hosea 4:9, *marg.

Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 3:13 - which he knoweth 1 Samuel 25:39 - hath returned Psalms 109:20 - Let this Proverbs 11:6 - but Proverbs 24:8 - General Ecclesiastes 7:22 - also Matthew 5:23 - rememberest

Verse 45

blessed: Psalms 21:6, Psalms 72:17

the throne: 1 Kings 2:24, 1 Kings 2:33, 1 Kings 2:34, Proverbs 25:5, Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 9:7

Reciprocal: 2 Samuel 16:5 - whose name 1 Kings 2:46 - the kingdom

Verse 46

the kingdom: 1 Kings 2:12, 1 Kings 2:45, 2 Chronicles 1:1, Proverbs 29:4

Reciprocal: 2 Samuel 1:15 - Go near 2 Samuel 16:5 - whose name 2 Samuel 19:23 - Thou shalt 2 Samuel 23:20 - Benaiah 1 Kings 2:25 - he fell 1 Kings 2:29 - Go 1 Kings 2:34 - Benaiah Proverbs 17:11 - General Proverbs 25:5 - away Ecclesiastes 8:4 - the word