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1 Kings 2:33

1 Kings 2:33
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 ever from the LORD.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

So Benaiah the son of Jehoiada went up,.... To Gibeon, which was a great high place, Kg1 3:4;

and fell upon him, and…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Upon the head of his seed - Compare the margin reference. Nothing further is heard of Joab’s descendants in the history.

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

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…