1 Kings 2:5 NIV

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Kings 2:5

Joab. Zeruiah. David's own sister's son. did to me. David does not mention the worst sin, the death of Absalom. Abner. Compare 2 Samuel 3:27 , 2 Samuel 3:39 . Amasa. Compare 2 Samuel 20:9-11 . 1 Chronicles 2:17 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 Kings 2:5

DAVID'S FINAL WORD REGARDING JOAB; BARZILLAI; AND SHIMEI"Moreover thou knowest also what Joab the son of Zeruiah did unto me, even what he did to the two captains of the hosts of Israel, unto Abner the son of Ner, and unto Amasa the son of Jether, whom he slew, and shed the blood of war in peace, and put the blood of war upon his girdle that was about his loins and in his shoes that were upon his feet. Do therefore according to thy wisdom, and let not his hoary head go down to Sheol in peace.... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 2:5

5, 6. thou knowest also what Joab . . . did—The insolent and imperious conduct of that general had not only been deeply offensive to the feelings (2 Samuel 18:5-15; 2 Samuel 19:5-7), but calculated to bring reproach on the character, to injure the prospects, and endanger the throne of David. Passing over the injuries committed directly against himself, David dwelt with strong feelings on the base assassination of Abner and Amasa. shed the blood of war in peace, c.—The obvious meaning is, that... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Kings 2:1-9

3. David’s charge to Solomon 2:1-9David’s words here state succinctly the philosophy of history the writer of Kings set forth in this book. It is the philosophy David had learned and now commended to his son Solomon. Careful obedience to the Law of Moses would yield success in all areas of his son’s life (1 Kings 2:2). That obedience would constitute his manhood (1 Kings 2:1). Since God made man in the image of God, man can realize his manhood only by placing himself under God’s authority.... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Kings 2:1-12

A. Solomon’s Succession to David’s Throne 1:1-2:12The first segment of the writer’s story (1 Kings 1:1 to 1 Kings 2:12) continues the history of Israel’s monarchy where 2 Samuel ended. It records the final events in David’s reign that led to Solomon’s succession to the throne. It answers the question raised in 2 Samuel 9-20, namely, "Who will succeed David?" Similarly, Genesis 12-22 answers the question, "Who will be Abram’s heir?" read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 2:1-46

David’s last Will and TestamentThe recital of David’s last charge to Solomon and his death is followed by an account of the execution of Adonijah, Joab, and Shimei.3, 4. Cp. Deuteronomy 17; 2 Samuel 7.5. Abner.. Amasa] For Abner see 1 Chronicles 9:36; 1 Samuel 14:50; 2 Samuel 2-3 for Amasa see 2 Samuel 17:25 (Cp. 1 Chronicles 2), 2 Samuel 19:13; 2 Samuel 20:4-13. Joab’s slaying of Abner may be palliated, though not justified, in consideration of his kinship with Asahel, whom Abner had killed;... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 1 Kings 2:5

(5) What Joab . . . did.—The charge as to Joab has a certain righteousness in it. David could not—probably since Joab’s knowledge of his great crime, he dared not—punish him as he deserved. There is a graphic vividness in the description of the blood of his victims, shed as “the blood of war in peace,” spirting over the girdle and sandals of the murderer, which shows how the horror of the crimes had dwelt on David’s imagination. The murder of Abner, treacherous as it was, probably had some show... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - 1 Kings 2:1-11

3. David’s Charge to Solomon and David’s End CHAPTER 2:1-11 1. David’s charge (1 Kings 2:1-9 ) 2. David’s end (1 Kings 2:10-11 ) We call attention again to 1 Chronicles 28:0 and 29 where we find the record of the great assembly of all the princes of Israel and David’s great address to them. He then made known to all Israel that the LORD had chosen Solomon to occupy the throne. He speaks there of the covenant promise, that his son should build the house of the LORD and His courts. He... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - 1 Kings 2:5

2:5 Moreover thou knowest also what Joab the son of Zeruiah did to me, [and] what he did to the two captains of the hosts of Israel, unto Abner the son of Ner, and unto Amasa the son of Jether, whom he slew, and {d} shed the blood of war in peace, and {e} put the blood of war upon his girdle that [was] about his loins, and in his shoes that [were] on his feet.(d) He shed his blood in time of peace, as if there had been war.(e) He put the bloody sword into his sheath. read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 2:1-46

DAVID'S LAST WORDS TO SOLOMON (vs.1-9) As David was about to die, his words to Solomon have serious significance. Just as Paul (2 Timothy 4:1-6) and Peter (2 Peter 1:12-15) were concerned about the testimony of the Lord after their decease, so was David, for they were not moved by selfish motives, but by concern for God's glory among His people. David therefore urged Solomon, "be strong, therefore, and prove yourself a man" (v.2). If he was to do this, he would have to keep the charge of... read more