1 Kings
King James Version (KJV)
1 Kings 2:25
“And king Solomon sent by the hand of Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; and he fell upon him that he died.”
King James Version (KJV)
1 Kings 2:25 Context
22And king Solomon answered and said unto his mother, And why dost thou ask Abishag the Shunammite for Adonijah? ask for him the kingdom also; for he is mine elder brother; even for him, and for Abiathar the priest, and for Joab the son of Zeruiah. 23Then king Solomon sware by the LORD, saying, God do so to me, and more also, if Adonijah have not spoken this word against his own life. 24Now therefore, as the LORD liveth, which hath established me, and set me on the throne of David my father, and who hath made me an house, as he promised, Adonijah shall be put to death this day. 25And king Solomon sent by the hand of Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; and he fell upon him that he died. 26And 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 GOD before David my father, and because thou hast been afflicted in all wherein my father was afflicted. 27So Solomon thrust out Abiathar from being priest unto the LORD; that he might fulfil the word of the LORD, which he spake concerning the house of Eli in Shiloh. 28Then tidings came to Joab: for Joab had turned after Adonijah, though he turned not after Absalom. And Joab fled unto the tabernacle of the LORD, and caught hold on the horns of the altar.
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Other Translations
And king Solomon sent by the hand of Benaiah the sonne of Iehoiada, and he fell vpon him that he died.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
So King Solomon sent Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; and he fell upon him so that he died.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
And king Solomon sent by Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; and he fell upon him, so that he died.
- American Standard Version (1901)
And King Solomon sent Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada, and he made an attack on him and put him to death.
- Basic English Bible
And king Solomon sent by the hand of Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; who fell on him, that he died.
- Darby Bible
And king Solomon sent by the hand of Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; and he fell upon him that he died.
- Webster's Bible
King Solomon sent by Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; and he fell on him, so that he died.
- World English Bible
And king Solomon sendeth by the hand of Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and he falleth upon him, and he dieth.
- Youngs Literal Bible
And king Solomon sent by the hand of Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; and he fell upon him, so that he died.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
So King Solomon sent Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; and he fell upon him so that he died.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
And king Solomon sent by Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; and he fell upon him, so that he died.
- American Standard Version (1901)
And King Solomon sent Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada, and he made an attack on him and put him to death.
- Basic English Bible
And king Solomon sent by the hand of Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; who fell on him, that he died.
- Darby Bible
And king Solomon sent by the hand of Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; and he fell upon him that he died.
- Webster's Bible
King Solomon sent by Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; and he fell on him, so that he died.
- World English Bible
And king Solomon sendeth by the hand of Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and he falleth upon him, and he dieth.
- Youngs Literal Bible
And king Solomon sent by the hand of Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; and he fell upon him, so that he died.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for 1 Kings 2:25
2:25 Benaiah - For the execution of justice was not then committed toobscure persons, as now it is; but to persons of great honour and authority.It is far from clear, that Solomon did right herein, or that Adonijahhad any ill design in asking Abishag.