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1 Kings 2:26

1 Kings 2:26
And unto Abiathar the priest said the king, Get thee to Anathoth, unto thine own fields; for thou art worthy of death: but I will not at this time put thee to death, because thou barest the ark of the Lord GOD before David my father, and because thou hast been afflicted in all wherein my father was afflicted.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

So Solomon thrust out Abiathar from being priest unto the Lord,.... He deposed him from his office of high priest, otherwise I suppose he might officiate as a common priest, at least in some of the…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

For Anathoth and the allusions in this verse, see the margin reference.

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 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 of this new motion made of Adonijah for Abishag, and it should seem Solomon knew…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Punishment of Abiathar (Not in Chronicles)

26. Get theeto Anathoth This city was in the tribe of Benjamin, and has been identified by Robinson with Anátaat the distance of 1¼ hours N.N.E. of…