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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 2:6

“ Do therefore according to your wisdom, and do not let his hoar head go down to Sheol in peace.” He therefore advised Solomon to act wisely in accordance with the situation as he knew it and, as soon as he reckoned that he had acceptable grounds, to ensure that Joab was executed. He was not to allow him to reach old age, or die naturally (i.e. he was not to allow his hoar head go down to the grave world in ‘peace’, that is, in a state of wellbeing) for he was too dangerous an enemy to have... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 2:7

“ But show kindness to the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be of those that eat at your table, for so they came to me when I fled from Absalom your brother.” In contrast to his advice concerning Joab was his advice concerning the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, the man who had supplied him and his men with provisions when they had sought refuge from Absalom’s rebellion in Mahanaim (2 Samuel 17:27-28). It was Solomon’s solemn duty to show them kindness (literally ‘covenant love’)... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 2:8

“ And, behold, there is with you Shimei the son of Gera, the Benjaminite, of Bahurim, who cursed me with a grievous curse on the day when I went to Mahanaim, but he came down to meet me at the Jordan, and I swore to him by YHWH, saying, “I will not put you to death with the sword.” David’s thoughts then turned to another very dangerous man, and that was Shimei, the man who had cursed him when he was fleeing from Absalom (2 Samuel 16:5-14). He was clearly conscious that Shimei’s hatred still... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 2:9

“ Now therefore do not hold him guiltless, for you are a wise man, and you will know what you ought to do to him, and you shall bring his hoar head down to Sheol with blood.” Thus Solomon was not to look on Shimei as an ‘innocent’, as though there was no guilt in him, for he was guilty through and through. And being a wise man Solomon would know what he ought to do to him whenever the opportunity arose, because he was a latent rebel who could never be trusted. It was true that he was already... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 2:13-25

Adonijah, Abiathar And Joab Plot Against Solomon Who Brings Judgment On Them By Removing Them (1 Kings 2:13-25 ). At first sight we have here what appears to us to be a quite innocent, and even rather romantic episode. Initially it even appears to be rather sweet, and we begin to wonder why it is mentioned at all. But then, all of a sudden, we discover that underneath the surface things are not quite as they seem. For beneath what appears to us at first sight to be an almost trivial request,... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 2:13-46

King Solomon Firmly Establishes His Rule By Removing All known Rebellion From His Kingdom (1 Kings 2:13-46 ). Having been warned by his father David as to who had to be watched as he sought to establish his kingdom (the powerful but unreliable Joab, the son of his sister Zeruiah, and the belligerent but influential Shimei, the son of Gera, the Benjaminite - 1 Kings 2:5-9), and having himself given sufficient warnings to them which were not heeded, Solomon proceeded to eliminate Adonijah, Joab... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 2:16

“ And now I ask one petition of you. Do not deny me.” And she said to him, “Say on.” Having tried rather clumsily to arouse Bathsheba’s sympathy Adonijah now informed her that he had a favour to ask her, and begged her not to deny him. It says much for Bathsheba that she was happy for him to continue. Note the repeat of ‘say on’. The writer is trying to bring out the slow, careful and long-winded way in which Adonijah was putting forward his request. It makes clear that he was playing on her... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 2:1-46

1 Kings 2:1-1 Corinthians : . Death of David; Solomon Established on his Throne.— The main source of this chapter is the same as that of 1, but interspersed are Deuteronomic additions ( 1 Kings 2:3 f., 1 Kings 2:10-2 Kings :; 1 Kings 2:27). The authenticity of David’ s advice to Solomon has been disputed, especially the reasons given for procuring Joab’ s execution. Judged by any standard it places his character in an unamiable light. Solomon was advised to find a pretext for putting Joab and... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 1 Kings 2:2

Of all the earth, i.e. of all men upon the earth. Compare Joshua 23:14; Hebrews 9:27. Be thou strong; for to govern his people according to the law of God, as it here follows, requires great fortitude or strength of mind; to arm himself against the subtle devices and evasions of some; against the flatteries and importunities of others; against terrors and dangers from revengeful men, and especially against himself and his own weakness, partiality, through fear or favour; and against all those... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 1 Kings 2:3

The charge of the Lord thy God, i.e. what God hath charged or commanded thee to do; the act being put for the object; as is usual. In the law of Moses; which the prince was enjoined to transcribe and read, Deuteronomy 17:18, that he might govern his own and his people’s actions by it. That thou mayest prosper; or, behave thyself prudently; for the word signifies both. Hereby he intimates that religion is the truest reason of state, and that all true wisdom and good success depends upon piety. read more

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 2:6

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 2:7

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 2:8

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 2:9

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 2:13-25

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 2:13-46

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 2:16

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 2:1-46

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 1 Kings 2:2

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 1 Kings 2:3

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