Translations
Modern
And Benaiah entered the tent of the LORD and said to Joab, “The king says, ‘Come out!’” But Joab replied, “No, I will die here.” So Benaiah relayed the message to the king, saying, “This is how Joab answered me.”
Traditional
And Benaiah came to the tabernacle of the Lord, and said unto him, Thus saith the king, Come forth. And he said, Nay; but I will die here. And Benaiah brought the king word again, saying, Thus said Joab, and thus he answered me.
Literal
And Benaiah went to the tabernacle of YHWH and said to him, “Thus says the king: ‘Come out.’” And he said, “No, but here I will die.” And Benaiah brought back to the king word, saying, “Thus said Joab, and thus he answered me.”
Latin
Et venit Banaias ad tabernaculum Domini, et dixit ei: Hæc dicit rex: Egredere. Qui ait: Non egrediar, sed hic moriar. Renuntiavit Banaias regi sermonem, dicens: Hæc locutus est Joab, et hæc respondit mihi.
Original
Hebrew
English
And Benaiah entered the tent of the LORD and said to Joab, “The king says, ‘Come out!’” But Joab replied, “No, I will die here.” So Benaiah relayed the message to the king, saying, “This is how Joab answered me.”
Notes
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
Events
People
Benaiah: Son of Jehoiada, a mighty warrior and loyal supporter of David and Solomon Joab: Son of Zeruiah, commander of David's army
Glossary
Amasa Asylum Eleazar Ithra Jether Joab Kings, Books of First and Second Palace Samuel, Books of First and Second Shimei Solomon (Person) Tabernacle
Topics
Altars: Afforded No Protection to Murderers Government: Monarchical by Solomon Homicide: Felonious: Solomon Joab: Son of David's Sister: Killed by Benaiah, Under Solomon's Order Malice: Joab Punishments were Inflicted by Order of Kings