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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.

Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

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

and fell upon him, and slew him; at the altar; or, dragging him from it at some distance, drew his sword…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

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

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

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 (2Sa 3:29). David's prayer then was "let the blood rest on the head of Joab and on…