Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary
1 Kings 2:33
Upon the head of his seed - Compare the margin reference. Nothing further is heard of Joab’s descendants in the history.
Upon the head of his seed - Compare the margin reference. Nothing further is heard of Joab’s descendants in the history.
II. SOLOMON'S GLORIOUS REIGN. HIS FAILURE AND END 1. The Righteous judgment of Solomon CHAPTER 2:12-46) _ 1. Solomon upon the throne (1 Kings 2:12)_ 2. Adonijah's request (1 Kings 2:13) 3. Bath-s...
DEATH OF DAVID; SOLOMON ESTABLISHED ON HIS THRONE. The main source of this chapter is the same as that of 1, but interspersed are Deuteronomic additions (1 Kings 2:3 f., 1 Kings 2:10; 1 Kings 2:27). T...
_and upon the head of his seed for ever_ Solomon has in mind here the words of his father at the time of Abner's murder (2 Samuel 3:29). David's prayer then was "let the blood rest on the head of Joab...
D. THE PLIGHT OF OTHER CONSPIRATORS 2:26-35 It would appear that Abiathar and Joab were again involved in the conspiracy to give the throne to Adonijah. At least this is the interpretation which Solom...
_THEIR BLOOD SHALL THEREFORE RETURN UPON THE HEAD OF JOAB, AND UPON THE HEAD OF HIS SEED FOR EVER: BUT UPON DAVID, AND UPON HIS SEED, AND UPON HIS HOUSE, AND UPON HIS THRONE, SHALL THERE BE PEACE FOR...
DAVID'S LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT The 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 Samu...
GOD’S LESSONS FROM HISTORY 1 KINGS _PHILIP SMITH_ CHAPTER 2 DAVID’S INSTRUCTIONS TO SOLOMON Solomon was now the king. But before David died, he gave some special instructions to Solomon. David t...
וְ שָׁ֤בוּ דְמֵיהֶם֙ בְּ רֹ֣אשׁ יֹואָ֔ב וּ
AVENGING JUSTICE 1 Kings 2:13. The wrath of a king is "as messengers of death."- Proverbs 16:14 THE reign of Solomon began with a threefold deed of blood. An Eastern king, surrounded by the many pri...
BREAKING THREE COMMANDMENTS 1 Kings 21:1; 1 Kings 1:1; 1 Kings 2:1; 1 Kings 3:1;...
PAYING PENALTY FOR BLOODY DEEDS 1 Kings 2:26 The removal of Abiathar from the office of high priest and the execution of Joab quenched the last faint hopes of the house of Saul. In the case of Abiath...
In the last charge of David there was first a recognition of the sphere of Solomon's safety. In all probability his personal influence had been great with his son, but now he was going "the way of all...
Their blood shall therefore return upon the (q) head of Joab, and upon the head of his seed for ever: but upon David, and upon his seed, and upon his house, and upon his throne, shall there be peace f...
(28) Then 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. (29) A...
The books of First and Second Samuel show us the failure of the priesthood, and, in consequence, when a state of evident shame and dishonour overspread the face of Israel, the heart of the people desi...
THE FOLLOWING COMMENTARY COVERS CHAPTER S 1 AND 2. Before David's death the iniquity and ambition of a son whom he "had not displeased at any time "led to the solemn proclamation of Solomon, to whom G...
THEIR BLOOD SHALL THEREFORE RETURN UPON THE HEAD OF JOAB, AND UPON THE HEAD OF HIS SEED FOR EVER,.... Not only upon Joab, but upon his posterity as long as there would be any; signifying, that Joab's...
Their blood shall therefore return upon the head of Joab, and upon the head of his seed for ever: but upon David, and upon his seed, and upon his house, and upon his throne, shall there be peace for e...
_The Lord shall return his blood_ The guilt of the blood which he hath shed. _Upon his own head_ Shall make him alone bear the punishment of his iniquity. _Who fell upon two men more righteous than he...
1 Dauid hauing giuen a charge to Solomon, 3 of religiousnesse, 5 of Ioab, 7 of Barzillai, 8 of Shimei, 10 dieth. 12 Solomon succeedeth. 13 Adoniiah, mouing Bath-sheba to sue vnto Solomon for Ab...
Their blood shall therefore return upon the head of Joab, to be required at his hand, AND UPON THE HEAD OF HIS SEED FOREVER, Cf 2 Samuel 3:28; BUT UPON DAVID AND UPON HIS SEED AND UPON HIS HOUSE, his...
THE END OF JOAB...
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) and Peter (2 Peter 1:12) were concerned about the testim...
26-34 Solomon's words to Abiathar, and his silence, imply that some recent conspiracies had been entered into. Those that show kindness to God's people shall have it remembered to their advantage. Fo...
UPON THE HEAD OF HIS SEED FOR EVER; either as long as he shall have a posterity, or for a long time, as that phrase is commonly used; but in and by this execution of justice upon him, and such malefac...
1 Kings 2:33 blood H1818 return H7725 (H8804) head H7218 Joab H3097 head H7218 descendants H2233 forever H5769 David
CONTENTS: David's charge to Solomon, David's death. Execution of Adonijah. Abiathar removed. Execution of Shimei. CHARACTERS: God, David, Solomon, Bath-sheba, Adonijah, Abishag, Joab, Abiatha, Benaia...
1 Kings 2:5. _Thou knowest what Joab did to me._ David does not mention Absalom, but that was the deed that touched his heart; the blood of Abner and of Amasa still cried to heaven. 1 Kings 2:9. _But...
_Nay; but I will die here._ A WARRIOR’S DEATH The circumstances in which Joab uttered the words, “Nay; but I will die here,” were the outcome of a conspiracy which had been formed during the latter...
1 KINGS—NOTE ON 1 KINGS 2:28 Following David’s instructions (see vv. 1 Kings 2:5 and notes), Solomon moves to have JOAB killed....
CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES.— 1 Kings 2:30. NAY, BUT I WILL DIE HERE—A defiance of the king’s message, thinking that Solomon dared not order his execution there. But Joab had placed himself outside...
EXPOSITION THE DEPOSITION OF ABIATHAR AND THE DEATH OF JOAB. 1 KINGS 2:26 AND UNTO ABIATHAR THE PRIEST [see note on...
So the days of David drew nigh when he was going to die; and he charged Solomon his son, saying, I go the way of all the earth: be thou strong therefore, and show thyself a man (1 Kings 2:1-2); Now he...
1 Kings 2:32; 2 Kings 5:27; 2 Samuel 3:28; 2 Samuel 3:29; Isaiah 11:1