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New Living Translation
1 Kings 2:25
So King Solomon ordered Benaiah son of Jehoiada to execute him, and Adonijah was put to death.
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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 King James Version
So King Solomon sent by the hand of Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; and he struck him down, and he died.
So King Solomon sent by the hand of Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; and he struck him down, and he died.
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 Solomon became king and sat on the throne of David his father, and his kingdom was firmly established. 13 One day Adonijah, whose mother was Haggith, came to see Bathsheba, Solomon's mother. "Have you come with peaceful intentions?" she asked him. "Yes," he said, "I come in peace. 14 In fact, I have a favor to ask of you." "What is it?" she asked. 15 He replied, "As you know, the kingdom was rightfully mine; all Israel wanted me to be the next king. But the tables were turned, and the kingdom went to my brother instead; for that is the way the Lord wanted it. 16 So now I have just one favor to ask of you. Please don't turn me down." "What is it?" she asked. 17 He replied, "Speak to King Solomon on my behalf, for I know he will do anything you request. Ask him to let me marry Abishag, the girl from Shunem." 18 "All right," Bathsheba replied. "I will speak to the king for you." 19 So Bathsheba went to King Solomon to speak on Adonijah's behalf. The king rose from his throne to meet her, and he bowed down before her. When he sat down on his throne again, the king ordered that a throne be brought for his mother, and she sat at his right hand. 20 "I have one small request to make of you," she said. "I hope you won't turn me down." "What is it, my mother?" he asked. "You know I won't refuse you." 21 "Then let your brother Adonijah marry Abishag, the girl from Shunem," she replied.
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
A river flowed from the land of Eden, watering the garden and then dividing into four branches.
A river flowed from the land of Eden, watering the garden and then dividing into four branches.
Genesis 2:11
The first branch, called the Pishon, flowed around the entire land of Havilah, where gold is found.
The first branch, called the Pishon, flowed around the entire land of Havilah, where gold is found.
Genesis 3:7
At that moment their eyes were opened, and they suddenly felt shame at their nakedness. So they sewed fig leaves together to cover themselves.
At that moment their eyes were opened, and they suddenly felt shame at their nakedness. So they sewed fig leaves together to cover themselves.
Exodus 32:25
Moses saw that Aaron had let the people get completely out of control, much to the amusement of their enemies.
Moses saw that Aaron had let the people get completely out of control, much to the amusement of their enemies.
Psalms 25:3
No one who trusts in you will ever be disgraced, but disgrace comes to those who try to deceive others.
No one who trusts in you will ever be disgraced, but disgrace comes to those who try to deceive others.
Psalms 31:17
Don't let me be disgraced, O Lord , for I call out to you for help. Let the wicked be disgraced; let them lie silent in the grave.
Don't let me be disgraced, O Lord , for I call out to you for help. Let the wicked be disgraced; let them lie silent in the grave.
Isaiah 44:9
How foolish are those who manufacture idols. These prized objects are really worthless. The people who worship idols don't know this, so they are all put to shame.
How foolish are those who manufacture idols. These prized objects are really worthless. The people who worship idols don't know this, so they are all put to shame.
Isaiah 47:3
You will be naked and burdened with shame. I will take vengeance against you without pity."
You will be naked and burdened with shame. I will take vengeance against you without pity."
Isaiah 54:4
"Fear not; you will no longer live in shame. Don't be afraid; there is no more disgrace for you. You will no longer remember the shame of your youth and the sorrows of widowhood.
"Fear not; you will no longer live in shame. Don't be afraid; there is no more disgrace for you. You will no longer remember the shame of your youth and the sorrows of widowhood.
Jeremiah 6:15
Are they ashamed of their disgusting actions? Not at all—they don't even know how to blush! Therefore, they will lie among the slaughtered. They will be brought down when I punish them," says the Lord .
Are they ashamed of their disgusting actions? Not at all—they don't even know how to blush! Therefore, they will lie among the slaughtered. They will be brought down when I punish them," 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.
