John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 2:29
And it was told King Solomon that Joab was fled unto the tabernacle of the Lord ,.... This account was brought him very probably by some of his courtiers: and, behold, he is by the altar ; to which he betook himself for refuge, laying hold on the horns of it: then Solomon sent Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, saying, go, fall upon him ; slay him; Josephus F7 Antiqu. l. 8. c. 1. sect. 4. says, the orders were to cut off his head; but perhaps it might be only to lay hold on him,... read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Kings 2:26-34
Abiathar and Joab were both aiding and abetting in Adonijah's rebellious attempt, and it is probable were at the bottom of this new motion made of Adonijah for Abishag, and it should seem Solomon knew it, 1 Kgs. 2:22. This was, in both, an intolerable affront both to God and to the government, and the worse because of their high station and the great influence their examples might have upon many. They therefore come next to be reckoned with. They are both equally guilty of 51c0 the treason,... read more