1 Kings 2:26 NIV

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

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 2:26

And unto Abiathar the priest said the king ,.... Who was either at court, or he sent for him, and thus addressed him: get thee to Anathoth ; a city of the tribe of Benjamin, given to the priests, Joshua 21:18 ; of which place Abiathar might be originally, and whither he is bid to return: unto thine own fields ; which belonged to him there, either by inheritance or purchase; and these he was to mind, and not perform the functions of his office, however as high priest, and at... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 2:26

EXPOSITION THE DEPOSITION OF ABIATHAR AND THE DEATH OF JOAB . And unto Abiathar the priest [see note on 1 Kings 1:8 . The historian now relates the end of Adonijah's confederates] said the king, get thee to Anathoth [The Heb. is extremely curt and authoritative, corresponding well with the anger and determination of the speaker. Anathoth, the home of Abiathar, was also the residence of another high priest, Hilkiah ( Jeremiah 1:1 ). It was in Benjamin, a... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 2:26-27

The Degraded High Priest. We may find in this section a sermon on Caesarism. The relations of the world power to the Church; the province of the State and the prerogatives of the clergy; what are the proper limits of the temporal power and what is the exclusive domain of the spiritual; these have been vexed questions for many centuries. They are prominent topics at the present day. We may perhaps find in this history a few principles to guide us. For we learn I. THAT PRIESTS HAD... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 2:26-35

The Death of Joab. "Know ye not that there is a prince and great man fallen this day in Israel"—so might men say as they heard, so may we say as we read, the history of Joab's death. After David, he was by far the greatest man—the ablest general, the bravest soldier, the most capable statesman—of that age. He was "the Marlborough, the Belisarius of the Jewish empire." He had fought David's battles, won his conquests, captured his citadel, and twice preserved for him his crown. It is a sad... 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

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

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

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Kings 2:26

Anathoth. Compare Joshua 21:18 . fields . Some codices, with three early printed editions, Septuagint, Syriac, and Vulgate, read "estate". worthy of death. Hebrew idiom = "a man of death" = doomed to death. Hebrew. 'ish. App-14 . Lord GOD = Adonai Jehovah. App-4 . (2). read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 Kings 2:26

DEMOTION AND EXPULSION FROM JERUSALEM OF ABIATHAR"And unto Abiathar the priest said the king, Get thee to Anathoth, unto thine own fields; for thou art worthy of death: but I will not at this time put thee to death, because thou barest the ark of the Lord Jehovah before David my father, and because thou wast afflicted in all wherein my father was afflicted. Solomon thrust out Abiathar from being priest unto Jehovah, that he might fulfil the word of Jehovah, which he spake concerning the house... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Kings 2:26-34

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 2:26

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 2:26

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 2:26-27

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 2:26-35

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

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

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 2:1-46

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Kings 2:26

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 Kings 2:26

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