1 Kings 2:29
And it was told king Solomon that Joab was fled unto the tabernacle of the LORD; and, behold, he is by the altar. Then Solomon sent Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, saying, Go, fall upon him.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
And Benaiah came to the tabernacle of the Lord,.... At Gibeon:
and said unto him; that is, to Joab:
thus saith the king, come forth; meaning, out of the tabernacle; which plainly shows that his…
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
he is by the altar The LXX. has -he has taken hold of the horns of the altar", after which that version adds -And Solomon the king sent to Joab, saying, What has happened to thee that thou hast fled…
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