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Tuesday, June 17th, 2025
the Week of Proper 6 / Ordinary 11
the Week of Proper 6 / Ordinary 11
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New King James Version
1 Kings 2:25
So King Solomon sent by the hand of Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; and he struck him down, and he died.
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Christian Standard Bible®
Then King Solomon dispatched Benaiah son of Jehoiada, who struck down Adonijah, and he died.
Then King Solomon dispatched Benaiah son of Jehoiada, who struck down Adonijah, and he died.
Hebrew Names Version
King Shlomo sent by Benayah the son of Yehoiada; and he fell on him, so that he died.
King Shlomo sent by Benayah the son of Yehoiada; and he fell on him, so that he died.
King James Version
And king Solomon sent by the hand of Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; and he fell upon him that he died.
And king Solomon sent by the hand of Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; and he fell upon him that he died.
English Standard Version
So King Solomon sent Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and he struck him down, and he died.
So King Solomon sent Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and he struck him down, and he died.
New Century Version
Then King Solomon gave orders to Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and he went and killed Adonijah.
Then King Solomon gave orders to Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and he went and killed Adonijah.
New English Translation
King Solomon then sent Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and he killed Adonijah.
King Solomon then sent Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and he killed Adonijah.
Amplified Bible
So King Solomon sent Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and he struck Adonijah and he died.
So King Solomon sent Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and he struck Adonijah and he died.
New American Standard Bible
Then King Solomon sent the order by Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; and he struck him so that he died.
Then King Solomon sent the order by Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; and he struck him so that he died.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And King Salomon sent by the hand of Benaiah the sonne of Iehoiada, and hee smote him that he dyed.
And King Salomon sent by the hand of Benaiah the sonne of Iehoiada, and hee smote him that he dyed.
Legacy Standard Bible
So King Solomon sent Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; and he fell upon him so that he died.
So King Solomon sent Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; and he fell upon him so that he died.
Contemporary English Version
"Benaiah," Solomon shouted, "go kill Adonijah." So Adonijah died.
"Benaiah," Solomon shouted, "go kill Adonijah." So Adonijah died.
Complete Jewish Bible
King Shlomo commissioned B'nayah the son of Y'hoyada, and he struck him down, so that he died.
King Shlomo commissioned B'nayah the son of Y'hoyada, and he struck him down, so that he died.
Darby Translation
And king Solomon sent by the hand of Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; who fell on him, that he died.
And king Solomon sent by the hand of Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; who fell on him, that he died.
Easy-to-Read Version
King Solomon gave the command to Benaiah, and Benaiah went out and killed Adonijah.
King Solomon gave the command to Benaiah, and Benaiah went out and killed Adonijah.
George Lamsa Translation
And King Solomon sent Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and he attacked him and slew him.
And King Solomon sent Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and he attacked him and slew him.
Good News Translation
So King Solomon gave orders to Benaiah, who went out and killed Adonijah.
So King Solomon gave orders to Benaiah, who went out and killed Adonijah.
Lexham English Bible
King Solomon sent through the hand of Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, so he struck him, and he died.
King Solomon sent through the hand of Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, so he struck him, and he died.
Literal Translation
And King Solomon sent by the hand of Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and he fell on him, and he died.
And King Solomon sent by the hand of Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and he fell on him, and he died.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And kynge Salomon sent thither by Benaia the sonne of Ioiada, which smote him that he dyed.
And kynge Salomon sent thither by Benaia the sonne of Ioiada, which smote him that he dyed.
American Standard Version
And king Solomon sent by Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; and he fell upon him, so that he died.
And king Solomon sent by Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; and he fell upon him, so that he died.
Bible in Basic English
And King Solomon sent Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada, and he made an attack on him and put him to death.
And King Solomon sent Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada, and he made an attack on him and put him to death.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And king Solomon sent by the hande of Banaiah the sonne of Iehoiada, and he smote him that he died.
And king Solomon sent by the hande of Banaiah the sonne of Iehoiada, and he smote him that he died.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And king Solomon sent by the hand of Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; and he fell upon him, so that he died.
And king Solomon sent by the hand of Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; and he fell upon him, so that he died.
King James Version (1611)
And king Solomon sent by the hand of Benaiah the sonne of Iehoiada, and he fell vpon him that he died.
And king Solomon sent by the hand of Benaiah the sonne of Iehoiada, and he fell vpon him that he died.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
So king Solomon sent by the hand of Banaeas the son of Jodae, and he slew him, and Adonias died in that day.
So king Solomon sent by the hand of Banaeas the son of Jodae, and he slew him, and Adonias died in that day.
English Revised Version
And king Solomon sent by the hand of Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; and he fell upon him, that he died.
And king Solomon sent by the hand of Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; and he fell upon him, that he died.
Berean Standard Bible
So King Solomon sent the order to Benaiah son of Jehoiada, who struck down Adonijah, and he died.
So King Solomon sent the order to Benaiah son of Jehoiada, who struck down Adonijah, and he died.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And kyng Salomon sente bi the hond of Banaie, sone of Joiada; which Banaie killide Adonye, and he was deed.
And kyng Salomon sente bi the hond of Banaie, sone of Joiada; which Banaie killide Adonye, and he was deed.
Young's Literal Translation
And king Solomon sendeth by the hand of Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and he falleth upon him, and he dieth.
And king Solomon sendeth by the hand of Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and he falleth upon him, and he dieth.
Update Bible Version
And king Solomon sent by Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; and he fell on him, so that he died.
And king Solomon sent by Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; and he fell on him, so that he died.
Webster's Bible Translation
And king Solomon sent by the hand of Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; and he fell upon him that he died.
And king Solomon sent by the hand of Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; and he fell upon him that he died.
World English Bible
King Solomon sent by Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; and he fell on him, so that he died.
King Solomon sent by Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; and he fell on him, so that he died.
New Living Translation
So King Solomon ordered Benaiah son of Jehoiada to execute him, and Adonijah was put to death.
So King Solomon ordered Benaiah son of Jehoiada to execute him, and Adonijah was put to death.
New Life Bible
So King Solomon sent Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and he went to Adonijah and killed him.
So King Solomon sent Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and he went to Adonijah and killed him.
New Revised Standard
So King Solomon sent Benaiah son of Jehoiada; he struck him down, and he died.
So King Solomon sent Benaiah son of Jehoiada; he struck him down, and he died.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
So King Solomon sent by the hand of Benaiah son of Jehoiada, - and he fell upon him, that he died.
So King Solomon sent by the hand of Benaiah son of Jehoiada, - and he fell upon him, that he died.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And king Solomon sent by the hand of Banaias, the son of Joiada, who slew him, and he died.
And king Solomon sent by the hand of Banaias, the son of Joiada, who slew him, and he died.
Revised Standard Version
So King Solomon sent Benai'ah the son of Jehoi'ada; and he struck him down, and he died.
So King Solomon sent Benai'ah the son of Jehoi'ada; and he struck him down, and he died.
THE MESSAGE
King Solomon dispatched Benaiah son of Jehoiada; he struck Adonijah and he died.
King Solomon dispatched Benaiah son of Jehoiada; he struck Adonijah and he died.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
So King Solomon sent Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; and he fell upon him so that he died.
So King Solomon sent Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; and he fell upon him so that he died.
Contextual Overview
12 Then Solomon sat on the throne of his father David; and his kingdom was firmly established. 13 Now Adonijah the son of Haggith came to Bathsheba the mother of Solomon. So she said, "Do you come peaceably?" And he said, "Peaceably." 14 Moreover he said, "I have something to say to you." And she said, "Say it." 15 Then he said, "You know that the kingdom was mine, and all Israel had set their expectations on me, that I should reign. However, the kingdom has been turned over, and has become my brother's; for it was his from the LORD. 16 Now I ask one petition of you; do not deny me." And she said to him, "Say it." 17 Then he said, "Please speak to King Solomon, for he will not refuse you, that he may give me Abishag the Shunammite as wife." 18 So Bathsheba said, "Very well, I will speak for you to the king." 19 Bathsheba therefore went to King Solomon, to speak to him for Adonijah. And the king rose up to meet her and bowed down to her, and sat down on his throne and had a throne set for the king's mother; so she sat at his right hand. 20 Then she said, "I desire one small petition of you; do not refuse me." And the king said to her, "Ask it, my mother, for I will not refuse you." 21 So she said, "Let Abishag the Shunammite be given to Adonijah your brother as wife."
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
he fell: 1 Kings 2:31, 1 Kings 2:34, 1 Kings 2:46, Judges 8:20, Judges 8:21, 1 Samuel 15:33, 2 Samuel 1:15, 2 Samuel 4:12
Reciprocal: Judges 15:12 - fall 2 Samuel 19:11 - sent 2 Samuel 23:5 - Although 1 Kings 2:29 - Go 1 Chronicles 3:2 - Adonijah 1 Chronicles 29:24 - all the sons Proverbs 17:11 - General Ecclesiastes 8:4 - the word Hebrews 12:7 - for what
Cross-References
Genesis 2:10
Now a river went out of Eden to water the garden, and from there it parted and became four riverheads.
Now a river went out of Eden to water the garden, and from there it parted and became four riverheads.
Genesis 2:11
The name of the first is Pishon; it is the one which skirts the whole land of Havilah, where there is gold.
The name of the first is Pishon; it is the one which skirts the whole land of Havilah, where there is gold.
Genesis 3:7
Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together and made themselves coverings.
Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together and made themselves coverings.
Exodus 32:25
Now when Moses saw that the people were unrestrained (for Aaron had not restrained them, to their shame among their enemies),
Now when Moses saw that the people were unrestrained (for Aaron had not restrained them, to their shame among their enemies),
Psalms 25:3
Indeed, let no one who waits on You be ashamed; Let those be ashamed who deal treacherously without cause.
Indeed, let no one who waits on You be ashamed; Let those be ashamed who deal treacherously without cause.
Psalms 31:17
Do not let me be ashamed, O LORD, for I have called upon You; Let the wicked be ashamed; Let them be silent in the grave.
Do not let me be ashamed, O LORD, for I have called upon You; Let the wicked be ashamed; Let them be silent in the grave.
Isaiah 44:9
Those who make an image, all of them are useless, And their precious things shall not profit; They are their own witnesses; They neither see nor know, that they may be ashamed.
Those who make an image, all of them are useless, And their precious things shall not profit; They are their own witnesses; They neither see nor know, that they may be ashamed.
Isaiah 47:3
Your nakedness shall be uncovered, Yes, your shame will be seen; I will take vengeance, And I will not arbitrate with a man."
Your nakedness shall be uncovered, Yes, your shame will be seen; I will take vengeance, And I will not arbitrate with a man."
Isaiah 54:4
"Do not fear, for you will not be ashamed; Neither be disgraced, for you will not be put to shame; For you will forget the shame of your youth, And will not remember the reproach of your widowhood anymore.
"Do not fear, for you will not be ashamed; Neither be disgraced, for you will not be put to shame; For you will forget the shame of your youth, And will not remember the reproach of your widowhood anymore.
Jeremiah 6:15
Were they ashamed when they had committed abomination? No! They were not at all ashamed; Nor did they know how to blush. Therefore they shall fall among those who fall; At the time I punish them, They shall be cast down," says the LORD.
Were they ashamed when they had committed abomination? No! They were not at all ashamed; Nor did they know how to blush. Therefore they shall fall among those who fall; At the time I punish them, They shall be cast down," says the LORD.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And King Solomon sent by the hand of Benaiah the son of Jehoiada,.... Orders to execute him, and proper persons to do it; perhaps some of the Cherethites and Pelethites under him, to assist at least in it:
and he fell upon him, that he died; Benaiah rushed in upon him with his men, and thrust his sword into him, and killed him; executions used to be done in those times and countries by great personages, as the instances of Gideon, Doeg, and others, show, and not by common executioners.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 1 Kings 2:25. Solomon sent - Benaiah - and he fell upon him that he died. — Benaiah seems to have been the public state executioner, and yet he was generalissimo of all the forces. See him employed in a similar work, 1 Kings 2:34; 1 Kings 2:46. I suppose him to have been such another general as Suwarrow, butcher-general of the Turks and Poles to the late Empress Catharine of Russia: like mistress, like man. But they have long since been called to an impartial tribunal.
That this was an act of cruelty towards Adonijah, needs no proof. He is suspected, condemned, and slain, without a hearing. Calmet vindicates all this by various assumptions, and lays down a doctrine that is calculated for the meridian of Fez or Morocco; hear him: Un prince, dans ses jugemens, ne peut pas toujours suivre les regles de la plus parfaite morale; la politique, et le bien de l'etat, obligent souvent a des choses opposees aux conseils de l'evangile; "A prince in his judgments cannot always follow the rules of the most perfect morality; policy and the good of the state often require things to be done which are contrary to the counsels of the Gospel." What a diabolic maxim is this! And is this indeed the way that French kings ruled and ministers decreed judgment? Then we need not wonder at a revolution in that state, nor of the scourge that desolated the land. O England! magnify God for your constitution, your constitutional king, and the laws according to which he reigns.
