1 Kings 2:27

Translations

Modern

So Solomon banished Abiathar from the priesthood of the LORD and thus fulfilled the word that the LORD had spoken at Shiloh against the house of Eli.

Traditional

So 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.

Literal

And Solomon removed Abiathar from being priest to YHWH, that he might fulfill the word of YHWH that He spoke concerning the house of Eli at Shiloh.

Latin

Ejecit ergo Salomon Abiathar ut non esset sacerdos Domini, ut impleretur sermo Domini quem locutus est super domum Heli in Silo.

Original

Hebrew

English

So Solomon banished Abiathar from the priesthood of the LORD and thus fulfilled the word that the LORD had spoken at Shiloh against the house of Eli.

Notes

1 Kings 2:26–27

Abiathar had supported Adonijah in his attempt to make himself king (1 Kings 1:7, 25). But he was removed from his position instead of being killed because he had:

carried the ark (2 Samuel 15:24, 29, 35),
supported David, and
shared in David's hardships.

Abiathar's removal from the priesthood fulfilled God's word about Eli's family line through Ithamar (1 Samuel 2:30–35). Zadok's appointment (1 Kings 4:2) restored the high priesthood to Eleazar's line, as it was before Eli (Numbers 20:22–28; 25:11–13; 2 Samuel 8:17; 1 Chronicles 6:1–8, 50–53; Ezra 7:2–5) and continued during Israel's divided kingdom (2 Chronicles 31:10; Ezekiel 43:19).

1 Kings 2:26–35

Solomon believed that Adonijah's main supporters, Abiathar and Joab, were still part of Adonijah's plans, so he took action against them too.

Theme notes and profiles

Abiathar Eleazar Eli Solomon Zadok

Events

Reign of Solomon

Related verses

1 Samuel 2:27–36
Then a man of God came to Eli and told him, “This is what the LORD says: ‘Did I not clearly reveal Myself to your father’s house when they were in Egypt under Pharaoh’s house?
1 Samuel 3:12–14
On that day I will carry out against Eli everything I have spoken about his house, from beginning to end.
Jeremiah 7:12–14
But go now to the place in Shiloh where I first made a dwelling for My Name, and see what I did to it because of the wickedness of My people Israel.
Joshua 18:1
Then the whole congregation of Israel assembled at Shiloh and set up the Tent of Meeting there. And though the land was subdued before them,
Psalm 78:60
He abandoned the tabernacle of Shiloh, the tent He had pitched among men.
Matthew 26:56
But this has all happened so that the writings of the prophets would be fulfilled.” Then all the disciples deserted Him and fled.
John 12:38
This was to fulfill the word of Isaiah the prophet: “Lord, who has believed our message? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?”
John 19:36–37
Now these things happened so that the Scripture would be fulfilled: “Not one of His bones will be broken.”
John 19:28
After this, knowing that everything had now been accomplished, and to fulfill the Scripture, Jesus said, “I am thirsty.”
John 19:24
So they said to one another, “Let us not tear it. Instead, let us cast lots to see who will get it.” This was to fulfill the Scripture: “They divided My garments among them, and cast lots for My clothing.” So that is what the soldiers did.

People

Abiathar: High priest during the reigns of David and Solomon Eli: High priest and judge of Israel at Shiloh Solomon: Son of David, king of Israel, known for his wisdom Unnamed#1: A descendant of Ithamar the son of Aaron Unnamed#2: A descendant of Ithamar the son of Aaron Unnamed#3: A descendant of Ithamar the son of Aaron Unnamed#4: A descendant of Ithamar the son of Aaron

Places

Shiloh: Israelite sanctuary and assembly point during the judges' period

Glossary

Abiathar Amasa Eleazar Eli Ithra Jether Kings, Books of First and Second Nob Palace Samuel, Books of First and Second Shimei Solomon (Person) Zadok

Topics

Abiathar: High Priest--Called Ahimelech: Thrust out of office by Solomon Altars: Afforded No Protection to Murderers Church and State: State Superior to Religion: Solomon, in Thrusting Abiathar out of the High Priest's office Eli: High Priest Eli: Prophecies of Judgments Upon his House Homicide: Felonious: Solomon Punishments were Inflicted by Order of Kings The High Priest: Sometimes Deposed by the Kings Usurpation in Religious Affairs by King Solomon, in Thrusting Abiathar out of the Priesthood

1 Kings 2:27

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