1 Kings 2:35

Translations

Modern

And the king appointed Benaiah son of Jehoiada in Joab’s place over the army, and he appointed Zadok the priest in Abiathar’s place.

Traditional

And the king put Benaiah the son of Jehoiada in his room over the host: and Zadok the priest did the king put in the room of Abiathar.

Literal

And the king put Benaiah son of Jehoiada in his place over the army, and Zadok the priest the king put in the place of Abiathar.

Latin

Et constituit rex Banaiam filium Jojadæ pro eo super exercitum, et Sadoc sacerdotem posuit pro Abiathar.

Original

Hebrew

English

And the king appointed Benaiah son of Jehoiada in Joab’s place over the army, and he appointed Zadok the priest in Abiathar’s place.

Notes

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 Joab Solomon Zadok

Events

Reign of Solomon

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People

Abiathar: High priest during the reigns of David and Solomon Benaiah: Son of Jehoiada, a mighty warrior and loyal supporter of David and Solomon Jehoiada: Father of one of David's warriors, Benaiah Zadok: High priest during the reigns of David and Solomon

Glossary

Benaiah Eleazar Joab Kings, Books of First and Second Palace Priests and Levites Sadducees Shimei Solomon (Person) Zadok

Topics

Captain: Commander-In-Chief of an Army Homicide: Felonious: Solomon Punishments were Inflicted by Order of Kings Solomon: Officers of Zadok: Performs the Function of a High Priest After Abiathar Was Deposed by Solomon

1 Kings 2:35

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