열왕기상 2:13-28 KRV

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 2:25

Solomon sent - Benaiah - and he fell upon him that he died . - Benaiah seems to have been the public state executioner, and yet he was generalissimo of all the forces. See him employed in a similar work, 1 Kings 2:34 ; (note), 1 Kings 2:46 ; (note). I suppose him to have been such another general as Suwarrow, butcher-general of the Turks and Poles to the late Empress Catharine of Russia: like mistress, like man. But they have long since been called to an impartial... read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 2:27

So Solomon thrust out Abiathar - This was for having taken part before with Adonijah, but by it a remarkable prophecy was fulfilled; see 1 Samuel 2:13-35 (note), and the notes there. God had told Eli that the priesthood should depart from his house; Abiathar was the last of the descendants of Ithamar, of which family was Eli the high priest. Zadok, who was made priest in the stead of Abiathar, was of the family of Eliezer; and by this change the priesthood reverted to its ancient... read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 2:28

Tidings came to Joab - He heard that Adonijah had been slain and Abiathar banished, and probably he had heard of David's dying charge to Solomon. Fearing therefore for his personal safety, he takes refuge at the tabernacle, as claiming Divine protection, and desiring to have his case decided by God alone; or perhaps a spark of remorse is now kindled; and, knowing that he must die, he wishes to die in the house of God, as it were under the shadow, that he might receive the mercy of the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 2:13

And Adonijah, the son of Haggith, came to Bathsheba, the mother of Solomon. [The LXX . adds καὶ προσεκύνησεν αὐτη , but the words are probably inserted from 1 Kings 2:19 . The historian now relates the plot of Adonijah and its defeat. Foiled in his purpose to mount the throne by direct means, Adonijah and his advisers have recourse to intrigue and subtlety. By the aid of Abishag, he hopes to accomplish what his chariots and horsemen ( 1 Kings 1:5 ) had failed to effect. And he... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 2:14

He said moreover [Heb. And he said ] I have somewhat to say unto thee [lit; "a word to me (cf. est mihi ) for thee." This expression throws some light on the New Testament phrase, τί ἐμοι καὶ σοί , John 2:4 , etc.] And she said, Say on. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 2:15

And he said, Thou knowest that the kingdom was mine [ schon so gut wie mein (Bähr). Adonijah evidently made much of the right of primogeniture (cf. 1 Kings 2:22 ), which was not unrecognized amongst the Jews. There is possibly in these words, too, a hint at the part Bathsheba had taken in defeating his claims] and that all Israel set their faces [ i.e; eyes] upon me that I should reign [Heb. upon me all Israel set, etc. The " me " is emphatic by its position. So is the " ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 2:16

And now I ask one petition of thee [Heb. request one request ] deny me not [marg; "turn not away my face." Better, Turn not back, i.e; repulse not. Rawlinson paraphrases, "Make me not to hide my face through shame at being refused;" but this is not the idea of the original, which means, Reject me not; send me not away. In the Heb. "face" often stands for "person," for eyes (verse 15), looks, mien]. And she said unto him, Say on. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 2:17

And he said, Speak, I pray thee, unto Solomon the ring; for he will not say thee nay, [will not repulse thee. Same words as 1 Kings 2:16 . There is a spice of flattery in these words. He now exaggerates her influence with the king] that he may give me Abishag the Shunammite to wife. [We are hardly justified in concluding, as some commentators have done, that love had nothing to do with this request. It is not improbable, on the contrary, that a passion for the beautiful Shunamnite,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 2:18

And Bathsheba said, Well [there is no reason why the strict rendering "good," should not be preserved here. The A.V. follows the LXX . καλῶς . Similarly Luther, wohl; but Bähr, gut ] , I will speak for thee [ LXX . περὶ σοῦ ] unto the king. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 2:19

Bathsheba therefore [lit; And Bathsheba ] went unto king [Heb. the king ] Solomon, to speak unto him for Adonijah. And the king rose up to meet her, and bowed himself unto her, [the LXX . reads, "and kissed" her ( καὶ κατεφίλησεν αὐτὴν ). There is not necessarily a pregnant construction, as Keil insists: "rose up and went down to meet her." We get here a glimpse of the stateliness of Solomon's court] and sat down on his throne, and caused a seat [lit; throne, same... read more

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 2:25

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 2:27

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 2:28

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 2:13

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 2:14

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 2:15

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 2:16

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 2:17

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 2:18

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 2:19

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