2:1 David, having given a charge to Solomon,
2:3 of religiousness;
2:5 of Joab;
2:7 of Barzillai;
2:8 of Shimei;
2:10 dies;
2:12 Solomon succeeds;
2:13 Adonijah, moving Bath-sheba to sue unto Solomon for Abishag, is put to death;
2:26 Abiathar, having his life given him, is deprived of the priesthood;
2:28 Joab fleeing to the horns of the altar, is there slain;
2:35 Benaiah is put in Joab's room, and Zadok in Abiathar's;
2:36 Shimei, confined to Jerusalem, by occasion of going thence to Gath, is put to death. Verse 1the daysGenesis 47:29; Deuteronomy 31:14, 33:1; 2 Timothy 4:6; 2 Peter 1:13-15 chargedNumbers 27:19; Deuteronomy 3:28, 31:23; Acts 20:28-31; 1 Timothy 1:18, 6:13; 2 Timothy 4:1Reciprocal2 Samuel 7:12 - And when; Psalm 72:1 - the king's; Proverbs 23:24 - father Verse 2I goJoshua 23:14; Job 16:22, 30:23; Psalm 89:48; Habakkuk 3:1 be thouDeuteronomy 17:19, 17:20, 31:6; Joshua 1:6, 1:7; 1 Chronicles 28:20; Ephesians 6:10; 2 Timothy 2:1 and show1 Kings 3:7; 2 Samuel 10:12; Ecclesiastes 12:13; 1 Corinthians 16:13; 1 Timothy 4:12ReciprocalGenesis 48:21 - Behold; 1 Chronicles 28:7 - constant; 1 Timothy 3:15 - know; 2 Peter 1:14 - shortly Verse 3And keepDeuteronomy 29:9; Joshua 1:7, 22:5; 1 Chronicles 22:12, 22:13, 28:8, 28:9, 29:19 statutesDeuteronomy 4:1, 4:5, 4:8, 5:1, 6:1, 6:2 testimonies4:45; Psalm 19:7, 119:2, 119:111, 119:138 writtenDeuteronomy 17:18-20; Malachi 4:4 that thouDeuteronomy 29:9 prosperor, do wisely, Joshua 1:7, 1:8 *marg. 1 Samuel 18:5, 18:14, 18:30; 2 Chronicles 31:20, 31:21; Psalm 1:2, 1:3, 119:98-100; Proverbs 3:1-4 whithersoever2 Samuel 8:6, 8:14; 2 Kings 18:7ReciprocalGenesis 24:40 - before; Leviticus 8:35 - keep; Deuteronomy 26:17 - and to; 1 Kings 3:3 - walking; 3:14 - if thou; 6:12 - if thou wilt; 2 Chronicles 7:17 - if thou wilt; Nehemiah 1:7 - the commandments; Zechariah 3:7 - if thou wilt keep; 2 Peter 1:14 - shortly Verse 4That the LordGenesis 18:19; Deuteronomy 7:12; 1 Chronicles 28:9; John 15:9, 15:10; Jude 1:20, 1:21, 1:24 his word2 Samuel 7:11-16, 7:25; 1 Chronicles 17:11-15, 22:9-11, 28:5-7; Psalm 89:29-37; 132:11, 132:12 walk1 Kings 3:3, 3:14, 8:23; Genesis 17:1; Leviticus 26:3; 2 Kings 20:3, 23:3, 23:25; 2 Chronicles 17:3; Luke 1:6 with all their heartDeuteronomy 6:5, 10:12, 11:13; Matthew 22:37 failetc. Heb. be cut off from thee from the throne, 1 Kings 8:25; 2 Samuel 7:12, 7:13, 7:16; Psalm 37:9, 37:22; Zechariah 14:2ReciprocalGenesis 5:22 - General; Deuteronomy 26:17 - and to; 1 Kings 3:6 - according; 6:12 - if thou wilt; 9:5 - I will establish; 2 Kings 10:31 - took no heed; 2 Chronicles 6:16 - saying; 23:3 - as the Lord; 31:21 - he did it; Psalm 39:1 - I said; 116:9 - walk; Isaiah 38:3 - I have; Jeremiah 29:13 - with; 33:17 - David shall never want; 1 Timothy 3:15 - know; 3 John 1:4 - walk Verse 5Joab1 Kings 1:7, 1:18, 1:19; 2 Samuel 3:39, 18:5, 18:12, 18:14, 19:5-7 Abner3:27 Amasa20:10 Jether17:25, IthrashedHeb. putputJeremiah 2:34, 6:15; Ezekiel 24:7, 24:8ReciprocalGenesis 9:6 - by; Numbers 35:20 - if he thrust; Deuteronomy 19:12 - General; 2 Samuel 11:16 - he assigned; 14:19 - of Joab; 16:10 - What have; 1 Kings 2:31 - which; 2:32 - Jether; 1 Chronicles 2:17 - Amasa; Psalm 55:23 - bloody and deceitful men shall not live out half their days; Ecclesiastes 8:12 - a sinner; Isaiah 5:27 - neither; Hosea 6:8 - polluted with blood; Matthew 5:21 - and Verse 6according1 Kings 2:9; Proverbs 20:26 let1 Kings 2:28-34; Genesis 9:6; Numbers 35:33; Proverbs 28:17; Ecclesiastes 8:11; Isaiah 65:20 inGenesis 42:38; 2 Kings 22:20; Psalm 37:37; Isaiah 48:22, 57:2, 57:21ReciprocalNumbers 35:20 - if he thrust; Deuteronomy 19:12 - General; 2 Samuel 3:39 - the Lord; 14:19 - of Joab; 20:10 - he smote; 1 Kings 3:12 - I have given; Psalm 55:23 - bloody and deceitful men shall not live out half their days; Matthew 5:21 - and Verse 7Barzillai2 Samuel 17:27-29, 19:31-40; Proverbs 27:10 eat2 Samuel 9:7, 9:10, 19:28; Luke 12:37, 22:28-30; Revelation 3:20, 3:21 when I fled2 Samuel 15:13-15ReciprocalGenesis 40:14 - show; 2 Samuel 19:37 - Chimham; Ezra 2:61 - Barzillai; Nehemiah 7:63 - Barzillai; Jeremiah 52:33 - he did Verse 8Shimei1 Kings 2:36-46; 2 Samuel 16:5-8 grievousHeb. stronghe came19:16-23; Jeremiah 4:2ReciprocalGenesis 32:2 - the name; 2 Samuel 3:16 - Bahurim; 19:23 - Thou shalt Verse 9hold himDo not consider him as an innocent man; for, as thou art a wise man, and knowest how to treat such persons, treat him as he deserves; only, as I have sworn to him that I would not put him to death, "bring not his hoar head down to the grave with blood." So Solomon understood David; for, after he had commanded Joab to be slain, in obedience to his father, he sent for Shimei, and knowing he ought to be well watched, he confined him to Jerusalem for the rest of his life, and so it appears David should be understood; for the negative particle lo, in the former clause, "hold him not guiltless," should be repeated in the latter clause, though not expressed; instances of which frequently occur in the Hebrew Scriptures. - See note on Judges 5:30. 1 Samuel 2:3. Psalm 1:5; 9:18; 38:1; 75:5. Proverbs 5:16; 24:12, etc. This is the view taken of the subject by Dr. Kennicott, and it seems the best and most correct mode of interpreting the text. Exodus 20:7, 22:28; Job 9:28 wise1 Kings 3:12, 3:28 his2:6; Genesis 42:38, 44:31 withNumbers 32:23Reciprocal2 Samuel 16:5 - whose name; 19:23 - Thou shalt; 1 Kings 2:36 - Shimei; Psalm 45:9 - upon; Proverbs 15:20 - wise; 19:5 - unpunished; 23:24 - father Verse 10So David1 Kings 1:21; 1 Chronicles 29:28; Acts 2:29, 13:36 the city1 Kings 3:1, 11:43; 2 Samuel 5:7; 1 Chronicles 11:7Reciprocal1 Kings 11:21 - Hadad; 14:20 - slept; 22:40 - slept; 22:50 - slept with his fathers; 2 Kings 8:24 - slept; 10:35 - Jehu slept; 13:13 - slept; 14:20 - he was buried; 20:21 - slept; 1 Chronicles 17:11 - go to be; 2 Chronicles 9:31 - slept; 14:1 - slept; 24:16 - in the city; 32:33 - slept; Job 3:14 - kings; 1 Thessalonians 4:13 - which are Verse 11reigned over2 Samuel 5:4; 1 Chronicles 29:26, 29:27Reciprocal2 Samuel 2:1 - Hebron; 2:11 - time; 5:5 - seven years; 1 Kings 11:42 - forty years; 1 Chronicles 3:4 - there he reigned; 11:1 - Hebron; 26:31 - fortieth Verse 12am 2990, bc 1014, An, Ex, Is, 477sat Solomon1 Kings 1:46; 1 Chronicles 29:23-25; 2 Chronicles 1:1; Psalm 132:12 his kingdom2 Samuel 7:12, 7:13, 7:29; Psalm 72:8-20, 89:36, 89:37Reciprocal1 Kings 1:13 - sit; 1:35 - sit; 2:46 - the kingdom; 2 Chronicles 6:10 - I am risen; Proverbs 1:1 - Solomon; 29:4 - king Verse 13Adonijah1 Kings 1:5-10, 1:50-53 Comest1 Samuel 16:4, 16:5; 2 Kings 9:18-22; 1 Chronicles 12:17, 12:18; Luke 10:5, 10:6Reciprocal2 Samuel 3:4 - Adonijah Verse 142 Samuel 14:12; Luke 7:40

Verse 15Thou knowest1 Kings 1:5, 1:25; 2 Samuel 15:6, 15:13, 16:18 for it was7:12, 12:24; 1 Chronicles 22:9, 22:10, 28:5-7; Proverbs 21:30; Jeremiah 27:5-8; Daniel 2:22Reciprocal1 Kings 1:21 - offenders; 1:35 - I have; 2 Kings 9:17 - Is it peace; 1 Chronicles 14:4 - Solomon Verse 16deny me notHeb. turn not away my face, Psalm 132:10; Proverbs 30:7Reciprocal2 Chronicles 6:42 - General; Mark 10:35 - we would Verse 17Abishag1 Kings 1:2-4; 2 Samuel 3:7, 12:8ReciprocalGenesis 23:8 - entreat; Joshua 19:18 - Shunem; 2 Samuel 16:21 - unto thy; 1 Kings 1:3 - Abishag Verse 18WellProverbs 14:15

Verse 19rose upExodus 20:12; Leviticus 19:3, 19:32 she satPsalm 45:9, 110:1; Matthew 25:33ReciprocalGenesis 31:35 - rise up; 48:12 - he bowed himself; Exodus 18:7 - went; Proverbs 31:28 - children; Matthew 20:21 - the one Verse 20I desireMatthew 20:20, 20:21; John 2:3, 2:4 Ask onMatthew 7:7-11, 18:19, 10:35, 10:36, 11:24; Luke 11:9, 11:10; John 14:13, 14:14, 15:16Reciprocal1 Kings 1:16 - And the; Esther 5:3 - What; Mark 10:35 - we would Verse 21Let Abishag2 Samuel 16:21, 16:22ReciprocalJoshua 19:18 - Shunem; 2 Samuel 3:7 - gone in; 1 Kings 1:52 - wickedness; Ecclesiastes 8:3 - stand Verse 22why dostMatthew 20:22; Mark 10:38; James 4:3 the kingdom1 Kings 1:5-7, 1:11, 1:24, 1:25Reciprocal1 Samuel 18:8 - and what; 2 Samuel 3:7 - gone in; 12:8 - thy master's wives; 16:21 - unto thy; 1 Kings 1:7 - following Adonijah helped him; 1:21 - offenders; Mark 2:26 - Abiathar Verse 23God1 Kings 20:10; Ruth 1:17; 1 Samuel 14:44; 2 Samuel 3:9, 3:35, 19:13; 2 Kings 6:31 if AdonijahWe have already seen, that the whole harem of an eastern monarch was a part of the regal succession - see note on 2 Samuel 16:23
and it was treason for a subject to claim any wife or virgin who had once formed a part of it. Solomon evidently considered the request of Adonijah in this light; and was convinced that he was still aiming to seize the crown, to which he considered this as one step. But it is very doubtful, how far the plea either of policy or state necessity can justify Solomon in thus embruing his hands in his brother's blood, whatever might have been his treasonable intentions or conduct.spokenPsalm 64:8, 140:9; Proverbs 18:6, 18:7; Ecclesiastes 10:12; Luke 19:22ReciprocalNumbers 16:38 - sinners; 2 Samuel 12:10 - the sword; Proverbs 12:13 - wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips; 18:19 - brother; 20:2 - sinneth; Habakkuk 2:10 - sinned Verse 24as the Lord1 Kings 1:29 set me3:6, 3:7, 10:9; 1 Chronicles 29:23; 2 Chronicles 1:8, 1:9 made meExodus 1:21; 1 Samuel 25:28; 2 Samuel 7:11-13, 7:27; 1 Chronicles 17:10, 17:17, 17:23; Psalm 127:1 as he promised1 Chronicles 22:10 put1 Kings 1:52; Ecclesiastes 8:11-13Reciprocal2 Samuel 23:5 - Although; 1 Kings 2:45 - the throne; 18:10 - the Lord; 1 Chronicles 3:2 - Adonijah; 29:24 - all the sons; Proverbs 17:11 - General; Habakkuk 3:1 - for what Verse 25he fell1 Kings 2:31, 2:34, 2:46; Judges 8:20, 8:21; 1 Samuel 15:33; 2 Samuel 1:15, 4:12ReciprocalJudges 15:12 - fall; 2 Samuel 19:11 - sent; 23:5 - Although; 1 Kings 2:29 - Go; 1 Chronicles 3:2 - Adonijah; 29:24 - all the sons; Proverbs 17:11 - General; Ecclesiastes 8:4 - the word; Habakkuk 3:1 - for what Verse 26Abiathar1 Kings 2:35, 1:7, 1:25 AnathothJoshua 21:18; Isaiah 10:30; Jeremiah 1:1 worthy of deathHeb. a man of death, 1 Samuel 26:16; 2 Samuel 12:5 *marg.barest1 Samuel 22:20-23, 23:6-9; 2 Samuel 15:24, 15:29; 1 Chronicles 15:11, 15:12 hast been2 Samuel 15:24-29; Matthew 10:42; Luke 22:28; Galatians 3:4Reciprocal1 Samuel 2:31 - I will cut; 2:33 - to consume; 22:23 - he that seeketh; 30:7 - Abiathar; 2 Samuel 19:11 - sent; 1 Kings 4:4 - Zadok; 1 Chronicles 6:60 - Anathoth; Jeremiah 32:8 - Anathoth; Mark 2:26 - Abiathar; Romans 6:21 - for the Verse 27So SolomonThis was for having taken part with Adonijah; but by it a remarkable prophecy was fulfilled. God had told Eli - 1 Samuel 2:30-36 that the priesthood should depart from his house; Abiathar was the last of the priests of Ithamar, of which family was Eli the high priest. Zadok, who succeeded, was of the family of Eleazar; and by this change the priesthood reverted to its ancient channel.that he2:30-36, 3:12-14; Matthew 26:56; John 12:38, 19:24, 19:28, 19:36, 19:37 ShilohJoshua 18:1; Psalm 78:60; Jeremiah 7:12-14ReciprocalNumbers 25:13 - his seed; 1 Samuel 2:31 - I will cut; 2:33 - to consume; 2:36 - is left; 22:20 - one; 1 Kings 2:35 - Zadok; 4:4 - Zadok; Ezekiel 43:19 - the priests; Mark 2:26 - Abiathar; Acts 7:39 - but Verse 28Joab had1 Kings 1:7; Deuteronomy 32:35; 2 Samuel 18:2, 18:14, 18:15 caught1 Kings 1:50; Exodus 27:2ReciprocalGenesis 9:6 - by; Exodus 21:14 - take him; Numbers 35:31 - Moreover; Deuteronomy 19:12 - General; 2 Samuel 2:13 - Joab; 1 Kings 2:6 - let; 19:2 - So let; 2 Kings 11:8 - he that cometh; Ezekiel 43:15 - four horns; Habakkuk 3:1 - lay Verse 29he is byExodus 21:14; Ezekiel 9:6; 1 Peter 4:17 Go1 Kings 2:25, 2:31, 2:46Reciprocal2 Samuel 23:20 - Benaiah; Ecclesiastes 8:4 - the word Verse 30Reciprocal1 Chronicles 11:22 - Benaiah Verse 31DoExodus 21:14 that thouGenesis 9:5, 9:6; Numbers 35:33; Deuteronomy 19:12, 19:13, 21:8, 21:9; 2 Kings 9:26; Proverbs 28:17; Acts 28:4 which1 Kings 2:5 and from2 Samuel 3:28ReciprocalNumbers 35:20 - if he thrust; Deuteronomy 19:10 - General; 2 Samuel 3:29 - rest; 11:16 - he assigned; 20:10 - he smote; 1 Kings 2:25 - he fell; 2:29 - Go; 2:34 - Benaiah; 2:37 - thy blood; 2 Chronicles 21:13 - hast slain; Proverbs 17:11 - General; Matthew 5:21 - and Verse 32return1 Kings 2:44; Genesis 4:11; Judges 9:24, 9:57; Psalm 7:16 two men2 Samuel 3:27, 20:10 more righteous1 Samuel 15:28; 2 Samuel 4:11; 2 Chronicles 21:13; Esther 1:19 my father2 Samuel 3:26, 3:37 Abner3:27 Amasa20:10 Jether1 Kings 2:5; 2 Samuel 17:25, IthraReciprocalGenesis 42:22 - his blood; Leviticus 20:9 - his blood; Joshua 2:19 - his blood; 2 Samuel 1:16 - Thy blood; 16:8 - returned; 1 Kings 2:33 - return upon; 2 Kings 4:13 - to the captain; 1 Chronicles 2:17 - Amasa; Proverbs 11:6 - but; Ezekiel 16:52 - they are more; Habakkuk 1:13 - the wicked; Matthew 5:21 - and; 27:25 - His; Luke 6:41 - but Verse 33return upon1 Kings 2:32; 2 Samuel 3:29; 2 Kings 5:27; Psalm 101:8, 109:6-15; Matthew 27:25 upon David2 Samuel 3:28; Proverbs 25:5 his housePsalm 89:29, 89:36, 89:37, 132:12; Isaiah 9:6, 9:7, 11:1-9; Luke 1:31-33, 2:14ReciprocalGenesis 37:14 - see whether it be well with; 2 Samuel 1:16 - Thy blood; 3:39 - the Lord; 14:9 - and the king; 16:8 - returned; 1 Kings 2:37 - thy blood; 2:44 - return; 2:45 - the throne; Proverbs 11:6 - but; Hosea 12:14 - therefore Verse 34Benaiah1 Kings 2:25, 2:31, 2:46 and fellIt appears that he slew him at the very altar. The altar was so sacred among all the people, that, in general, even the vilest wretch found safety, if he once reached it. This led to many abuses, and the perversion of public justice; and God decreed - Exodus 24:14 that the presumptuous murderer, who had taken refuge at his altar, should be dragged thence and put to death.buried2 Kings 21:18; 2 Chronicles 33:20 in theJoshua 15:61; Matthew 3:1ReciprocalJudges 15:12 - fall; 1 Samuel 25:1 - in his house; 2 Samuel 1:15 - Go near; 3:39 - the Lord; 8:18 - Benaiah; 1 Kings 2:45 - the throne; 11:21 - Hadad; 1 Chronicles 11:22 - Benaiah; 18:17 - Benaiah; Hosea 12:14 - therefore Verse 35in his roomJob 34:24 Zadok1 Kings 2:27; Numbers 25:11-13; 1 Samuel 2:35; 1 Chronicles 6:4-15, 6:50-53, 24:3; Psalm 109:8; Acts 1:20Reciprocal1 Samuel 2:31 - I will cut; 2 Samuel 8:18 - Benaiah; 15:24 - Zadok; 19:11 - sent; 1 Kings 1:8 - Zadok; 2:26 - Abiathar; 4:4 - Benaiah; 1 Chronicles 6:8 - Zadok; 6:53 - Zadok; 11:22 - Benaiah; 12:28 - Zadok; 15:11 - Zadok; 18:16 - Abiathar; 18:17 - Benaiah; 29:22 - Zadok; 2 Chronicles 31:10 - Azariah; Ezra 7:2 - Zadok; Ezekiel 40:46 - these; 43:19 - the priests; 44:15 - the sons Verse 36Shimei1 Kings 2:8, 2:9; 2 Samuel 16:5-9; Proverbs 20:8, 20:26 BuildNo doubt Solomon suspected that Shimei's influence would be dangerous upon his own estate and among his numerous dependents in different parts of the land; and therefore he proposed to him, as the condition of his indemnity for former crimes, that he should live in Jerusalem under his eye, and by no means remove thence. These terms Shimei readily agreed to, and solemnly swore to observe them; and for three years he lived unmolested and in affluence. But growing secure, in contempt of Solomon's authority and of the oath of God, upon an unnecessary business he took a journey, which according to his own engagement forfeited his life. Thus the Lord left him to be infatuated, that due punishment might be inflicted upon him; in order that every ringleader of opposition to Solomon's kingdom might be crushed, and others be intimidated by their examples. Solomon's throne by the death of this man was established in peace, and became a type of the Redeemer's kingdom of peace and righteousness. - Scott. 1 Kings 1:53; 2 Samuel 14:24, 14:28ReciprocalJoshua 2:19 - whosoever; 2 Samuel 19:16 - Shimei; 1 Kings 2:42 - Did I not Verse 37over the1 Kings 15:13; 2 Samuel 15:23; 2 Kings 23:6; 2 Chronicles 29:16; Jeremiah 31:40; John 18:1, Cedronthy blood1 Kings 2:31, 2:33; Leviticus 20:9; Joshua 2:19; 2 Samuel 1:16; Ezekiel 18:13ReciprocalGenesis 2:17 - surely; 2 Samuel 19:23 - Thou shalt; Ezekiel 33:4 - his blood Verse 38The saying1 Kings 20:4; 2 Kings 20:19

Verse 39am 2993, bc 1011, An, Ex, Is, 480Achish1 Samuel 21:10, 27:2, 27:3Reciprocal2 Kings 12:17 - against Gath Verse 40aroseProverbs 15:27; Luke 12:15; 1 Timothy 6:10Reciprocal1 Samuel 27:2 - Achish; 2 Kings 12:17 - against Gath Verse 42Did I not1 Kings 2:36-38; Psalm 15:4; Luke 19:22 and thou saidst15:22ReciprocalGenesis 2:17 - surely; Exodus 22:11 - an oath of the Lord Verse 43Why2 Samuel 21:2; Ezekiel 17:18, 17:19 commandment2 Chronicles 30:12; Ecclesiastes 8:2; Romans 13:5ReciprocalExodus 22:11 - an oath of the Lord Verse 44Thou knowest2 Samuel 16:5-13; John 8:9; Romans 2:15; 1 John 3:20 return1 Kings 2:32, 2:33; Psalm 7:16; Proverbs 5:22; Ezekiel 17:19; Hosea 4:9 *marg.Reciprocal1 Samuel 3:13 - which he knoweth; 25:39 - hath returned; Psalm 109:20 - Let this; Proverbs 11:6 - but; 24:8 - General; Ecclesiastes 7:22 - also; Matthew 5:23 - rememberest Verse 45blessedPsalm 21:6, 72:17 the throne1 Kings 2:24, 2:33, 2:34; Proverbs 25:5; Isaiah 9:6, 9:7Reciprocal2 Samuel 16:5 - whose name; 1 Kings 2:46 - the kingdom Verse 46the kingdom1 Kings 2:12, 2:45; 2 Chronicles 1:1; Proverbs 29:4Reciprocal2 Samuel 1:15 - Go near; 16:5 - whose name; 19:23 - Thou shalt; 23:20 - Benaiah; 1 Kings 2:25 - he fell; 2:29 - Go; 2:34 - Benaiah; Proverbs 17:11 - General; 25:5 - away; Ecclesiastes 8:4 - the word