1 Kings 2:30
“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.”
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Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the king said unto him, do as he hath said, and fall upon him, and bury him,.... Let him die where he is, slay him…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Nay; but I will die here - The altars were so sacred among all the people, that, in general, even the vilest wretch…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Kings 2:26-34
Abiathar and Joab were both aiding and abetting in Adonijah's rebellious attempt, and it is probable were at the bottom…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Come forth Benaiah would prefer, if it may be, to execute the sentence upon Joab elsewhere than within the precincts of…