1 Kings 2:34
New International Version
So Benaiah son of Jehoiada went up and struck down Joab and killed him, and he was buried at his home out in the country.

New Living Translation
So Benaiah son of Jehoiada returned to the sacred tent and killed Joab, and he was buried at his home in the wilderness.

English Standard Version
Then Benaiah the son of Jehoiada went up and struck him down and put him to death. And he was buried in his own house in the wilderness.

Berean Standard Bible
So Benaiah son of Jehoiada went up, struck down Joab, and killed him. He was buried at his own home in the wilderness.

King James Bible
So Benaiah the son of Jehoiada went up, and fell upon him, and slew him: and he was buried in his own house in the wilderness.

New King James Version
So Benaiah the son of Jehoiada went up and struck and killed him; and he was buried in his own house in the wilderness.

New American Standard Bible
Then Benaiah the son of Jehoiada went up and struck him and put him to death, and he was buried at his own house in the wilderness.

NASB 1995
Then Benaiah the son of Jehoiada went up and fell upon him and put him to death, and he was buried at his own house in the wilderness.

NASB 1977
Then Benaiah the son of Jehoiada went up and fell upon him and put him to death, and he was buried at his own house in the wilderness.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then Benaiah the son of Jehoiada went up and fell upon him and put him to death, and he was buried at his own house in the wilderness.

Amplified Bible
So Benaiah the son of Jehoiada went up [to the tabernacle] and struck and killed Joab, and he was buried at his own house in the wilderness [of Judah].

Christian Standard Bible
Benaiah son of Jehoiada went up, struck down Joab, and put him to death. He was buried at his house in the wilderness.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Benaiah son of Jehoiada went up, struck down Joab, and put him to death. He was buried at his house in the wilderness.

American Standard Version
Then Benaiah the son of Jehoiada went up, and fell upon him, and slew him; and he was buried in his own house in the wilderness.

Contemporary English Version
Benaiah went back and killed Joab. His body was taken away and buried near his home in the desert.

English Revised Version
Then Benaiah the son of Jehoiada went up, and fell upon him, and slew him; and he was buried in his own house in the wilderness.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then Benaiah, son of Jehoiada, went and attacked Joab, killed him, and buried him at his home in the desert.

Good News Translation
So Benaiah went to the Tent of the LORD's presence and killed Joab, and he was buried at his home in the open country.

International Standard Version
Jehoiada's son Benaiah then approached Joab, attacked him, killed him, and had him buried at Joab's home in the wilderness.

Majority Standard Bible
So Benaiah son of Jehoiada went up, struck down Joab, and killed him. He was buried at his own home in the wilderness.

NET Bible
So Benaiah son of Jehoiada went up and executed Joab; he was buried at his home in the wilderness.

New Heart English Bible
Then Benaiah the son of Jehoiada went up, and fell on him, and killed him; and he was buried in his own house in the wilderness.

Webster's Bible Translation
So Benaiah the son of Jehoiada went, and fell upon him, and slew him: and he was buried in his own house in the wilderness.

World English Bible
Then Benaiah the son of Jehoiada went up and fell on him, and killed him; and he was buried in his own house in the wilderness.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Benaiah son of Jehoiada goes up and falls on him, and puts him to death, and he is buried in his own house in the wilderness,

Young's Literal Translation
And Benaiah son of Jehoiada goeth up and falleth upon him, and putteth him to death, and he is buried in his own house in the wilderness,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Benaiah son of Jehoida will go up, and will strike upon him and will kill him: and he will be buried in his house in the desert.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
So Banaias the son of Joiada went up, and setting upon him slew him, and he was buried in his house in the desert.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And so Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada, went up and, attacking him, put him to death. And he was buried in his own house in the desert.

New American Bible
Benaiah, son of Jehoiada, went back, struck him down and killed him; he was buried in his house in the wilderness.

New Revised Standard Version
Then Benaiah son of Jehoiada went up and struck him down and killed him; and he was buried at his own house near the wilderness.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
So Benaiah the son of Jehoiada went up and attacked him and slew him; and he was buried in his own sepulchre in the wilderness.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Benaiah, son of Yawida came up and attacked him and he killed him, and he was buried in his tomb in the wilderness.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Then Benaiah the son of Jehoiada went up, and fell upon him, and slew him; and he was buried in his own house in the wilderness.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
So Banaeas son of Jodae went up, and attacked him, and slew him, and buried him in his house in the wilderness.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Execution of Joab
33Their blood will come back upon the heads of Joab and his descendants forever; but for David, his descendants, his house, and his throne, there shall be peace from the LORD forever.” 34So Benaiah son of Jehoiada went up, struck down Joab, and killed him. He was buried at his own home in the wilderness. 35And the king appointed Benaiah son of Jehoiada in Joab’s place over the army, and he appointed Zadok the priest in Abiathar’s place.…

Cross References
1 Kings 2:5-6
Moreover, you know what Joab son of Zeruiah did to me—what he did to Abner son of Ner and Amasa son of Jether, the two commanders of the armies of Israel. He killed them in peacetime to avenge the blood of war. He stained with the blood of war the belt around his waist and the sandals on his feet. / So act according to your wisdom, and do not let his gray head go down to Sheol in peace.

2 Samuel 3:27
When Abner returned to Hebron, Joab pulled him aside into the gateway, as if to speak to him privately, and there Joab stabbed him in the stomach. So Abner died on account of the blood of Joab’s brother Asahel.

2 Samuel 20:10
Amasa was not on guard against the dagger in Joab’s hand, and Joab stabbed him in the stomach and spilled out his intestines on the ground. And Joab did not need to strike him again, for Amasa was dead. Then Joab and his brother Abishai pursued Sheba son of Bichri.

1 Kings 2:31-33
And the king replied, “Do just as he says. Strike him down and bury him, and so remove from me and from the house of my father the innocent blood that Joab shed. / The LORD will bring his bloodshed back upon his own head, for without the knowledge of my father David he struck down two men more righteous and better than he when he put to the sword Abner son of Ner, commander of Israel’s army, and Amasa son of Jether, commander of Judah’s army. / Their blood will come back upon the heads of Joab and his descendants forever; but for David, his descendants, his house, and his throne, there shall be peace from the LORD forever.”

1 Kings 2:8-9
Keep an eye on Shimei the son of Gera, the Benjamite from Bahurim who is with you. He called down bitter curses against me on the day I went to Mahanaim, but when he came down to meet me at the Jordan, I swore to him by the LORD: ‘I will never put you to the sword.’ / Now therefore, do not hold him guiltless, for you are a wise man. You know what you ought to do to him to bring his gray head down to Sheol in blood.”

1 Kings 1:52
And Solomon replied, “If he is a man of character, not a single hair of his will fall to the ground. But if evil is found in him, he will die.”

1 Kings 2:46
Then the king commanded Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and he went out and struck Shimei down, and he died. Thus the kingdom was firmly established in the hand of Solomon.

1 Kings 2:25
So King Solomon gave orders to Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and he struck down Adonijah and he died.

1 Kings 2:29
It was reported to King Solomon: “Joab has fled to the tent of the LORD and is now beside the altar.” So Solomon sent Benaiah son of Jehoiada, saying, “Go, strike him down!”

1 Kings 2:44
The king also said, “You know in your heart all the evil that you did to my father David. Therefore the LORD will bring your evil back upon your head.

1 Kings 2:15
“You know that the kingship was mine,” he said. “All Israel expected that I should reign, but the kingship has turned to my brother, for it has come to him from the LORD.

1 Kings 2:19
So Bathsheba went to King Solomon to speak to him for Adonijah. The king stood up to greet her, bowed to her, and sat down on his throne. Then the king had a throne brought for his mother, who sat down at his right hand.

1 Kings 2:22
King Solomon answered his mother, “Why do you request Abishag the Shunammite for Adonijah? Since he is my older brother, you might as well request the kingdom for him and for Abiathar the priest and for Joab son of Zeruiah!”

1 Kings 2:28
When the news reached Joab, who had conspired with Adonijah but not with Absalom, he fled to the tent of the LORD and took hold of the horns of the altar.

1 Kings 2:36-38
Then the king summoned Shimei and said to him, “Build a house for yourself in Jerusalem and live there, but do not go anywhere else. / On the day you go out and cross the Kidron Valley, know for sure that you will die; your blood will be on your own head.” / “The sentence is fair,” Shimei replied. “Your servant will do as my lord the king has spoken.” And Shimei lived in Jerusalem for a long time.


Treasury of Scripture

So Benaiah the son of Jehoiada went up, and fell on him, and slew him: and he was buried in his own house in the wilderness.

Benaiah

1 Kings 2:25,31,46
And king Solomon sent by the hand of Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; and he fell upon him that he died…

Exodus 24:14
And he said unto the elders, Tarry ye here for us, until we come again unto you: and, behold, Aaron and Hur are with you: if any man have any matters to do, let him come unto them.

buried

2 Kings 21:18
And Manasseh slept with his fathers, and was buried in the garden of his own house, in the garden of Uzza: and Amon his son reigned in his stead.

2 Chronicles 33:20
So Manasseh slept with his fathers, and they buried him in his own house: and Amon his son reigned in his stead.

in the

Joshua 15:61
In the wilderness, Betharabah, Middin, and Secacah,

Matthew 3:1
In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea,

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1 Kings 2
1. David, having given a charge to Solomon
3. of Reverence
5. of Joab
7. of Barzillai
8. of Shimei
10. Solomon succeeds
12. Adonijah, moving Bathsheba to ask unto Solomon for Abishag,
13. is put to death
26. Abiathar, having his life given him, is deprived of the priesthood
28. Joab fleeing to the horns of the altar, is there slain
35. Benaiah is put in Joab's room, and Zadfok in Abiathar's
36. Shimei, confined to Jerusalem, by occasion of going to Gath, is put to death.














So Benaiah son of Jehoiada
Benaiah, whose name means "Yahweh has built," was a valiant warrior and loyal servant of King David and later King Solomon. His father, Jehoiada, was a priest, indicating Benaiah's noble lineage and his upbringing in a God-fearing environment. Benaiah's role in this passage highlights the importance of loyalty and obedience to God's anointed king, reflecting the divine order and justice being established in Solomon's reign.

went up
The phrase "went up" signifies a deliberate and purposeful action. In the context of ancient Israel, going up often implies moving towards a place of significance or authority. Benaiah's ascent to execute Joab represents the fulfillment of King Solomon's command, underscoring the theme of divine justice and the establishment of Solomon's kingdom in accordance with God's will.

and struck down Joab
Joab, a seasoned military commander under King David, had previously committed acts of murder against Abner and Amasa, which were against David's wishes. The Hebrew root for "struck down" conveys a sense of decisive and righteous judgment. This act was not merely a political maneuver but a necessary step to cleanse the kingdom of bloodguilt and to uphold the sanctity of God's law.

and killed him
The execution of Joab was a fulfillment of justice as prescribed by the law. Joab's death serves as a sobering reminder of the consequences of sin and the importance of adhering to God's commandments. It also illustrates the transition from David's reign to Solomon's, where justice and wisdom are paramount.

and he was buried
Burial in ancient Israel was a significant act, often reflecting one's honor or dishonor. Joab's burial, despite his execution, indicates a measure of respect for his past service and his status. It also signifies the finality of his judgment and the closure of his chapter in Israel's history.

at his own house
The mention of Joab's burial "at his own house" suggests a return to his origins and a personal end. It reflects the biblical principle that one's actions ultimately lead to their own consequences, and it serves as a poignant reminder of the personal nature of divine justice.

in the wilderness
The wilderness in biblical terms often symbolizes a place of desolation, testing, or judgment. Joab's burial in the wilderness signifies his fall from grace and the isolation resulting from his actions. It serves as a metaphor for the spiritual barrenness that accompanies a life lived in defiance of God's laws.

Verse 34. - So Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada, went up [not because the altar" stood higher up Mount Zion than Solomon's house" (Keil), but because Gibeon, where the tabernacle and brazen altar then were, stood higher than Jerusalem. It is remarkable that retribution thus overtook Joab on the very scene of his last murder, for it was "at the great stone which is in Gibeon" (2 Samuel 20:8), that he slew Amasa. Cf. 2 Kings 9:26: "I will requite thee in this plat, saith the Lord"], and fell upon him, and slew him: and he was buried in his own house [possibly in the courtyard: hardly in the garden. The same is recorded of Samuel (1 Samuel 25:1). It was evidently an exceptional occurrence. Remembering the estimation in which the Jew held the corpse and the grave (Numbers 19:11, 16, 22; cf. Matthew 23:27), it must have been a singular honour to make of the house a mausoleum. No doubt it was designed to be such in Joab's case. Whatever his crimes, his services had deserved well of his country. Possibly his friends were led to pay him this special honour as a kind of counterpoise to the ignominy of his death] in the wilderness [i.e., of Judah. Joab's mother was of Bethlehem, which was on the border of the desert. The "wilderness of Tekoah" (2 Chronicles 20:20), according to Jerome, was visible from Bethlehem, being but six Roman miles distant.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
So Benaiah
בְּנָיָ֙הוּ֙ (bə·nā·yā·hū)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1141: Benaiah -- 'Yah has built up', the name of several Israelites

son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Jehoiada
יְה֣וֹיָדָ֔ע (yə·hō·w·yā·ḏā‘)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3077: Jehoiada -- 'the LORD knows', the name of several Israelites

went up,
וַיַּ֗עַל (way·ya·‘al)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively

struck down Joab,
וַיִּפְגַּע־ (way·yip̄·ga‘-)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6293: To impinge, by accident, violence, by importunity

and killed him.
וַיְמִתֵ֑הוּ (way·mi·ṯê·hū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular
Strong's 4191: To die, to kill

He was buried
וַיִּקָּבֵ֥ר (way·yiq·qā·ḇêr)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6912: To inter

at his own home
בְּבֵית֖וֹ (bə·ḇê·ṯōw)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1004: A house

in the wilderness.
בַּמִּדְבָּֽר׃ (bam·miḏ·bār)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4057: A pasture, a desert, speech


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