1 Kings 2:33

1 Kings 2:33 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

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.”

King James Version KJV

Their blood shall therefore return upon the head of Joab, and upon the head of his seed for ever: but upon David, and upon his seed, and upon his house, and upon his throne, shall there be peace for ever from the LORD.

American Standard Version ASV

So shall their blood return upon the head of Joab, and upon the head of his seed for ever: but unto David, and unto his seed, and unto his house, and unto his throne, shall there be peace for ever from Jehovah.

Bible in Basic English BBE

So their blood will be on the head of Joab, and on the head of his seed for ever; but for David and his seed and his family and the seat of his kingdom, there will be peace for ever from the Lord.

Free Bible Version FBV

May the responsibility for shedding their blood come back on Joab and his descendants forever; but may the Lord give peace and prosperity to David, his descendants, his family, and his dynasty forever.”

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Their blood shall therefore returne vpon the head of Ioab, and on the head of his seede for euer: but vpon Dauid, and vpon his seede, and vpon his house, and vpon his throne shall there be peace for euer from the Lord.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

yea, turned back hath their blood on the head of Joab, and on the head of his seed to the age; and for David, and for his seed, and for his house, and for his throne, there is peace unto the age, from Jehovah.'

World English Bible WEB

So their blood will return on the head of Joab and on the head of his offspring forever. But for David, for his offspring, for his house, and for his throne, there will be peace forever from the LORD.”

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And their blood shall return the head of Joab, and upon the head of his seed for ever. But to David and his seed and his house, and to his throne be peace for ever from the Lord.

Translation for Translators T4T

Joab and his descendants will be punished [IDM] forever for his murdering Abner and Amasa. But things will forever go well for David’s descendants [MTY] who rule [MTY] as King David did.”

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1 Kings 2:33 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וְ/שָׁ֤בוּ דְמֵי/הֶם֙ בְּ/רֹ֣אשׁ יוֹאָ֔ב וּ/בְ/רֹ֥אשׁ זַרְע֖/וֹ לְ/עֹלָ֑ם וּ/לְ/דָוִ֡ד וּ֠/לְ/זַרְע/וֹ וּ/לְ/בֵית֨/וֹ וּ/לְ/כִסְא֜/וֹ יִהְיֶ֥ה שָׁל֛וֹם עַד עוֹלָ֖ם מֵ/עִ֥ם יְהוָֽה

וְ/שָׁ֤בוּ shûwb H7725 to return Conj | V-Qal-3cp

דְמֵי/הֶם֙ dâm H1818 blood N-mp | Suff

בְּ/רֹ֣אשׁ rôʼsh H7218 head Prep | N-ms

יוֹאָ֔ב Yôwʼâb H3097 Joab N-proper

וּ/בְ/רֹ֥אשׁ rôʼsh H7218 head Conj | Prep | N-ms

זַרְע֖/וֹ zeraʻ H2233 seed N-ms | Suff

לְ/עֹלָ֑ם ʻôwlâm H5769 forever Prep | N-ms

וּ/לְ/דָוִ֡ד Dâvid H1732 David Conj | Prep | N-proper

וּ֠/לְ/זַרְע/וֹ zeraʻ H2233 seed Conj | Prep | N-ms | Suff

וּ/לְ/בֵית֨/וֹ bayith H1004 place Conj | Prep | N-ms | Suff

וּ/לְ/כִסְא֜/וֹ kiççêʼ H3678 throne Conj | Prep | N-ms | Suff

יִהְיֶ֥ה hâyâh H1961 to be V-Qal-Imperf-3ms

שָׁל֛וֹם shâlôwm H7965 Peace N-ms

עַד ʻad H5704 till Prep

עוֹלָ֖ם ʻôwlâm H5769 forever N-ms

מֵ/עִ֥ם ʻim H5973 with Prep | Prep

יְהוָֽה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 The Lord N-proper

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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Kings 2:33

וְ/שָׁ֤בוּ shûwb H7725 "to return" Conj | V-Qal-3cp

This Hebrew word means to return or turn back, and can be used literally or figuratively. It is often used to describe someone returning to God or repenting from sin, as seen in the book of Psalms and the prophets.

Definition: : return 1) to return, turn back 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to turn back, return 1a1a) to turn back 1a1b) to return, come or go back 1a1c) to return unto, go back, come back 1a1d) of dying 1a1e) of human relations (fig) 1a1f) of spiritual relations (fig) 1a1f1) to turn back (from God), apostatise 1a1f2) to turn away (of God) 1a1f3) to turn back (to God), repent 1a1f4) turn back (from evil) 1a1g) of inanimate things 1a1h) in repetition 1b) (Polel) 1b1) to bring back 1b2) to restore, refresh, repair (fig) 1b3) to lead away (enticingly) 1b4) to show turning, apostatise 1c) (Pual) restored (participle) 1d) (Hiphil) to cause to return, bring back 1d1) to bring back, allow to return, put back, draw back, give back, restore, relinquish, give in payment 1d2) to bring back, refresh, restore 1d3) to bring back, report to, answer 1d4) to bring back, make requital, pay (as recompense) 1d5) to turn back or backward, repel, defeat, repulse, hinder, reject, refuse 1d6) to turn away (face), turn toward 1d7) to turn against 1d8) to bring back to mind 1d9) to show a turning away 1d10) to reverse, revoke 1e) (Hophal) to be returned, be restored, be brought back 1f) (Pulal) brought back

Usage: Occurs in 953 OT verses. KJV: ((break, build, circumcise, dig, do anything, do evil, feed, lay down, lie down, lodge, make, rejoice, send, take, weep)) [idiom] again, (cause to) answer ([phrase] again), [idiom] in any case (wise), [idiom] at all, averse, bring (again, back, home again), call (to mind), carry again (back), cease, [idiom] certainly, come again (back), [idiom] consider, [phrase] continually, convert, deliver (again), [phrase] deny, draw back, fetch home again, [idiom] fro, get (oneself) (back) again, [idiom] give (again), go again (back, home), (go) out, hinder, let, (see) more, [idiom] needs, be past, [idiom] pay, pervert, pull in again, put (again, up again), recall, recompense, recover, refresh, relieve, render (again), requite, rescue, restore, retrieve, (cause to, make to) return, reverse, reward, [phrase] say nay, send back, set again, slide back, still, [idiom] surely, take back (off), (cause to, make to) turn (again, self again, away, back, back again, backward, from, off), withdraw. See also: Genesis 3:19; Numbers 8:25; Judges 8:13.

דְמֵי/הֶם֙ dâm H1818 "blood" N-mp | Suff

Blood refers to the liquid that flows through the body, essential for life. In the Bible, blood is often used to symbolize life, guilt, or sacrifice, as seen in the story of Jesus' crucifixion.

Definition: 1) blood 1a) of wine (fig.)

Usage: Occurs in 295 OT verses. KJV: blood(-y, -guiltiness, (-thirsty), [phrase] innocent. See also: Genesis 4:10; Numbers 19:5; Psalms 5:7.

בְּ/רֹ֣אשׁ rôʼsh H7218 "head" Prep | N-ms

This Hebrew word means chief or prince, and is used to describe leaders in the Bible, such as in the book of 1 Samuel. It signifies a position of authority and importance.

Definition: : head 1) head, top, summit, upper part, chief, total, sum, height, front, beginning 1a) head (of man, animals) 1b) top, tip (of mountain) 1c) height (of stars) 1d) chief, head (of man, city, nation, place, family, priest) 1e) head, front, beginning 1f) chief, choicest, best 1g) head, division, company, band 1h) sum

Usage: Occurs in 547 OT verses. KJV: band, beginning, captain, chapiter, chief(-est place, man, things), company, end, [idiom] every (man), excellent, first, forefront, (be-)head, height, (on) high(-est part, (priest)), [idiom] lead, [idiom] poor, principal, ruler, sum, top. See also: Genesis 2:10; Numbers 17:18; 2 Samuel 4:7.

יוֹאָ֔ב Yôwʼâb H3097 "Joab" N-proper

Joab was a prominent Israelite, his name means Jehovah is father. He was King David's nephew and army general, playing a key role in the Bible, including in the books of Samuel and Kings.

Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.8.9 § Joab = "Jehovah is father" 1) son of David's sister Zeruiah and general of David's army 2) a Judaite descendant of Kenaz 3) a post exilic family

Usage: Occurs in 124 OT verses. KJV: Joab. See also: 1 Samuel 26:6; 2 Samuel 19:2; Psalms 60:2.

וּ/בְ/רֹ֥אשׁ rôʼsh H7218 "head" Conj | Prep | N-ms

This Hebrew word means chief or prince, and is used to describe leaders in the Bible, such as in the book of 1 Samuel. It signifies a position of authority and importance.

זַרְע֖/וֹ zeraʻ H2233 "seed" N-ms | Suff

In the Bible, this Hebrew word means seed or offspring, like in Genesis where God promises Abraham many descendants. It can also mean a plant or sowing time, as in Isaiah 55:10. This concept is central to God's plan for humanity.

Definition: : seed/sowing 1) seed, sowing, offspring 1a) a sowing 1b) seed 1c) semen virile 1d) offspring, descendants, posterity, children 1e) of moral quality 1e1) a practitioner of righteousness (fig.) 1f) sowing time (by meton)

Usage: Occurs in 205 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] carnally, child, fruitful, seed(-time), sowing-time. See also: Genesis 1:11; 1 Samuel 1:11; Psalms 18:51.

לְ/עֹלָ֑ם ʻôwlâm H5769 "forever" Prep | N-ms

This word means forever or always, describing something that lasts an eternity. It is used in the Bible to describe God's eternal nature and his lasting promises.

Definition: : old/ancient 1) long duration, antiquity, futurity, for ever, ever, everlasting, evermore, perpetual, old, ancient, world 1a) ancient time, long time (of past) 1b) (of future) 1b1) for ever, always 1b2) continuous existence, perpetual 1b3) everlasting, indefinite or unending future, eternity

Usage: Occurs in 413 OT verses. KJV: alway(-s), ancient (time), any more, continuance, eternal, (for, (n-)) ever(-lasting, -more, of old), lasting, long (time), (of) old (time), perpetual, at any time, (beginning of the) world ([phrase] without end). Compare H5331 (נֶצַח), H5703 (עַד). See also: Genesis 3:22; 1 Kings 8:13; Psalms 5:12.

וּ/לְ/דָוִ֡ד Dâvid H1732 "David" Conj | Prep | N-proper

David was the youngest son of Jesse and a king of Judah, first mentioned in Ruth 4:17, and an ancestor of Jesus.

Definition: A king of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at Rut.4.17; son of: Jesse (H3448) and Nahash (H5176I); brother of: Eliab (H0446I), Abinadab (H0041I), Shimeah (H8093), Zeruiah (H6870), Abigail (H0026H)(?), Nethanel (H5417H), Raddai (H7288), Ozem (H0684) and Elihu (H0453J); married to Michal (H4324), Abigail (H0026), Ahinoam (H0293H), Maacah (H4601I), Haggith (H2294), Abital (H0037), Eglah (H5698) and Bathsheba (H1339); father of: Amnon (H0550), Chileab (H3609), Absalom (H0053), Adonijah (H0138), Shephatiah (H8203), Ithream (H3507), Shammua (H8051H), Shobab (H7727), Nathan (H5416), Solomon (H8010), Ibhar (H2984), Elishua (H0474), Nepheg (H5298H), Japhia (H3309I), Elishama (H0476H), Eliada (H0450), Eliphelet (H0467), Tamar (H8559H), Elpelet (H0467I), Nogah (H5052) and Jerimoth (H3406N) Also named: Daueid, Dauid, Dabid (Δαυείδ, Δαυίδ, Δαβίδ "David" G1138) § David = "beloved" youngest son of Jesse and second king of Israel

Usage: Occurs in 912 OT verses. KJV: David. See also: Ruth 4:17; 1 Samuel 20:41; 1 Samuel 27:9.

וּ֠/לְ/זַרְע/וֹ zeraʻ H2233 "seed" Conj | Prep | N-ms | Suff

Usage: Occurs in 205 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] carnally, child, fruitful, seed(-time), sowing-time. See also: Genesis 1:11; 1 Samuel 1:11; Psalms 18:51.

וּ/לְ/בֵית֨/וֹ bayith H1004 "place" Conj | Prep | N-ms | Suff

The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.

Definition: nm place, origin, between

Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.

וּ/לְ/כִסְא֜/וֹ kiççêʼ H3678 "throne" Conj | Prep | N-ms | Suff

In the Bible, this word means a throne, symbolizing a seat of power or authority, often canopied or covered. It is used to describe the throne of God or a king, representing royal dignity and power.

Definition: 1) seat (of honour), throne, seat, stool 1a) seat (of honour), throne 1b) royal dignity, authority, power (fig.)

Usage: Occurs in 124 OT verses. KJV: seat, stool, throne. See also: Genesis 41:40; 2 Chronicles 23:20; Psalms 9:5.

יִהְיֶ֥ה hâyâh H1961 "to be" V-Qal-Imperf-3ms

The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.

Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone

Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.

שָׁל֛וֹם shâlôwm H7965 "Peace" N-ms

This Hebrew word for peace, shalom, means completeness, wellness, and friendship, and is often used to describe God's relationship with humanity, as seen in the covenant with the Israelites. It encompasses physical and spiritual health, prosperity, and harmony.

Definition: This name means completeness, peace Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)

Usage: Occurs in 209 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] do, familiar, [idiom] fare, favour, [phrase] friend, [idiom] great, (good) health, ([idiom] perfect, such as be at) peace(-able, -ably), prosper(-ity, -ous), rest, safe(-ty), salute, welfare, ([idiom] all is, be) well, [idiom] wholly. See also: Genesis 15:15; Esther 2:11; Psalms 4:9.

עַד ʻad H5704 "till" Prep

This Hebrew word means until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Exodus when describing the Israelites' journey.

Definition: prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)

Usage: Occurs in 1128 OT verses. KJV: against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet. See also: Genesis 3:19; Exodus 32:20; Numbers 23:24.

עוֹלָ֖ם ʻôwlâm H5769 "forever" N-ms

This word means forever or always, describing something that lasts an eternity. It is used in the Bible to describe God's eternal nature and his lasting promises.

מֵ/עִ֥ם ʻim H5973 "with" Prep | Prep

This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.

Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as

Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.

יְהוָֽה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 "The Lord" N-proper

Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.

Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)

Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.

Study Notes — 1 Kings 2:33

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Context — The Execution of Joab

31And 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. 32The 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.

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

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Matthew 27:25	All the people answered, “His blood be on us and on our children!”
2	1 Kings 2:32	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.
3	Luke 2:14	“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests!”
4	Psalms 89:29	I will establish his line forever, his throne as long as the heavens endure.
5	2 Kings 5:27	Therefore, the leprosy of Naaman will cling to you and your descendants forever!” And as Gehazi left his presence, he was leprous—as white as snow.
6	Psalms 109:6–15	Set over him a wicked man; let an accuser stand at his right hand. When he is tried, let him be found guilty, and may his prayer be regarded as sin. May his days be few; may another take his position. May his children be fatherless and his wife a widow. May his children wander as beggars, seeking sustenance far from their ruined homes. May the creditor seize all he owns, and strangers plunder the fruits of his labor. May there be no one to extend kindness to him, and no one to favor his fatherless children. May his descendants be cut off; may their name be blotted out from the next generation. May the iniquity of his fathers be remembered before the LORD, and the sin of his mother never be blotted out. May their sins always remain before the LORD, that He may cut off their memory from the earth.
7	Isaiah 9:6–7	For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this.
8	Psalms 101:8	Every morning I will remove all the wicked of the land, that I may cut off every evildoer from the city of the LORD.
9	Psalms 132:12	If your sons keep My covenant and the testimony I will teach them, then their sons will also sit on your throne forever and ever.”
10	Proverbs 25:5	Remove the wicked from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.

1 Kings 2:33 Summary

This verse is saying that God will punish Joab and his family for the bad things he did, but God will always take care of and bless David and his family because of the promises He made to them. This is like what we see in Psalm 37:37, where it says that the future of the righteous is peace, and in John 14:27, where Jesus says that He gives us His peace. We can learn from this that our actions have consequences, and that God is a just and fair God who will always do what is right, as seen in Genesis 18:25 and Psalm 119:137. By putting our trust in God and following His ways, we can experience peace and blessings in our lives, just like David and his family did.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean for the blood of the innocent to come back upon the heads of Joab and his descendants?

This means that God will hold Joab and his descendants accountable for the innocent blood he shed, as seen in 1 Kings 2:32 where it says that Joab struck down two men more righteous and better than he, and as warned in Deuteronomy 19:10 and Ezekiel 18:13, God will bring judgment upon those who shed innocent blood.

Why does the verse distinguish between the fate of Joab and the fate of David and his descendants?

The distinction is made because David, although he had his flaws, was a man after God's own heart, as seen in Acts 13:22, and God had made promises to him and his descendants, as seen in 2 Samuel 7:12-16, whereas Joab's actions were done without the knowledge or approval of David, and thus Joab would bear the consequences of his actions alone.

What does it mean for David's descendants, house, and throne to have peace from the LORD forever?

This refers to the promise God made to David in 2 Samuel 7:12-16, that his throne would be established forever, and as seen in Psalm 89:35-37 and Luke 1:32-33, God's promise to David is an eternal one, and Jesus Christ, a descendant of David, will reign forever, bringing peace to those who are in Him, as seen in John 14:27 and Ephesians 2:14-18.

How does this verse apply to our lives today?

This verse reminds us that God is a just God who will hold us accountable for our actions, as seen in Romans 14:12 and 2 Corinthians 5:10, and that those who are in Christ will have peace with God, as seen in Romans 5:1, and will reign with Him forever, as seen in Revelation 22:5.

Reflection Questions

What are some ways that I have contributed to the shedding of innocent blood, whether physically or emotionally, and how can I make amends and seek forgiveness from God and those I have hurt?
In what ways can I, like David, be a person after God's own heart, and what are some practical steps I can take to pursue a deeper relationship with God?
How can I, like Joab, be blinded to the consequences of my actions, and what are some warning signs that I am headed down a path of destruction, and how can I seek accountability and guidance from God and others to stay on the right path?
What does it mean for me to have peace from the LORD, and how can I experience that peace in my life, even in the midst of turmoil and uncertainty?

Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 2:33

Their blood shall therefore return upon the head of Joab, and upon the head of his seed for ever,.... Not only upon Joab, but upon his posterity as long as there would be any; signifying, that Joab's

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 2:33

Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 2:33

Upon the head of his seed for ever; either as long as he shall have a posterity, or for a long time, as that phrase is commonly used; but in and by this execution of justice upon him, and such malefactors, my throne shall be established, and God will bless me and mine with peace and prosperity.

Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 2:33

1 Kings 2:33 Their blood shall therefore return upon the head of Joab, and upon the head of his seed for ever: but upon David, and upon his seed, and upon his house, and upon his throne, shall there be peace for ever from the LORD.Ver. 33. And upon the head of his seed for ever.] See 2 Samuel 3:29.

Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 2:33

33. and upon the head of his seed for ever] Solomon has in mind here the words of his father at the time of Abner’s murder (2 Samuel 3:29). David’s prayer then was “let the blood rest on the head of Joab and on all his father’s house.” shall there be peace for ever] The law of Moses ordained that the shedder of innocent blood should not go unpunished (Deuteronomy 19:13), and it is said ‘Thine eye shall not pity him … that it may go well with thee.’ Hence there was hope of peace after the murderer was punished.

Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 2:33

Upon the head of his seed - Compare the margin reference. Nothing further is heard of Joab’s descendants in the history.

Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 2:33

33. Upon… his seed for ever — So the bitter curse of David had long before predicted. See 2 Samuel 3:29. On that archaic jurisprudence which visited the sins of the fathers upon the children, see note on Joshua 7:24.

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