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Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 2:27

So Solomon thrust out Abtathar from being priest unto the Lord, that he might fulfil [Heb. to fulfil "An addition of the narrator, not the intention of Solomon. It is the ἵνα πληρωθῇ of the New Testament." Bähr] the word of the Lord, which he spake concerning the house of Eli in Shiloh [ 1 Samuel 2:31-35 . Abiathar was the last descendant of the house of Ithamar. With his deposition the high priesthood reverted to the house of Eleazar, and so another "word of the Lord" had its... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 2:28

Then tidings [Heb. And the report, etc. Not necessarily of Abiathar's deposition, but certainly of Adonijah's death] came to Joab, for Joab had turned after [same expression as in Exodus 23:2 ; 9:3 ] Adonijah, though [lit; and] he turned not after Absalom. [The LXX . (Cod. Vat.), Vulg; and all ancient versions except the Chald; here read Solomon, which Ewald and Thenius adopt. This reading is perhaps too summarily dismissed by most commentators, as involving a statement which... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 2:29

And it was told king Solomon that Joab was fled unto the tabernacle of the Lord; and, behold, he is by the altar. [The LXX . here inserts, " And Solomon the king sent to Joab, saying, What has happened thee, that thou art fled to the altar? And Joab said, Because I feared before thee, and I fled to the Lord." This is only a gloss, but it is an instructive one. It shows that the author regarded Joab's flight as betraying a guilty conscience.] Then Solomon sent Benaiah , the son of... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 2:26

For Anathoth and the allusions in this verse, see the margin reference. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 2:27

That he might fulfil the word of the L RD - We need not understand this as stating that the fulfillment of the old prophecy was Solomon’s motive, or even one of his motives. The reference is to the overruling providence of God, which thus brought about the fulfillment of the prophecy. (Compare Matthew 1:22; Matthew 2:15; Matthew 27:35, etc.) The deposition of Abiathar involved the rejection of the house of Ithamar 1 Chronicles 24:3, to which Eli belonged, and the reestablishment of the high... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 2:28

Joab followed the example of Adonijab (margin reference). The tabernacle was now at Gibeon 1 Kings 3:4; 1 Chronicles 16:39. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 2:26-27

1 Kings 2:26-27. Unto Abiathar said the king, Get thee to Anathoth This was a city of the priests, (Joshua 21:28,) where he commanded him to lead a private life; either in that part of the suburbs which fell to his share, or in some land which he had purchased. I will not, at this time, put thee to death He does not fully pardon him, but reserves to himself a liberty of punishing him afterward if he should see occasion. This he does to keep him in awe, that he might not dare to raise or... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 2:28

1 Kings 2:28 . Then tidings came to Joab Concerning Adonijah’s death, and Abiathar’s deposition. And Joab fled unto the tabernacle of the Lord This makes it appear that Joab had had a hand in the counsel mentioned 1 Kings 2:22, as Solomon suspected. And caught hold on the horns of the altar It appears from this and some other instances, that it was now become a custom among the Israelites, though by no divine law, to flee to the altar of the Lord, as to an asylum; however, by Solomon’s... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 2:29-30

1 Kings 2:29-30. Go, fall upon him Namely if he will not come out from thence, as I foresee he will not. Thus saith the king, Come forth That the king gave this command, though it be not mentioned before, is evident, both from the nature of the thing, for Solomon would not pollute the altar without necessity, and from Benaiah’s affirmation of it; for why should he tell a lie without a cause? It appears, also, from his returning to the king for new orders, upon Joab’s resolution not to... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 2:1-46

Opponents of Solomon executed (2:1-46)As he saw his death approaching, David passed on to Solomon advice aimed at ensuring stability to his reign and good government for God’s people. The first and most important point was a reminder to be faithful to God. God’s promises of a prosperous kingdom and a lasting dynasty required David and his successors to be obedient to God’s will. Without obedience, there was no guarantee of blessing (2:1-4; 1 Chronicles 22:6-16).David’s second piece of advice to... read more

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