1 Kings 2:34
1 Kings 2:34 in Multiple Translations
So Benaiah son of Jehoiada went up, struck down Joab, and killed him. He was buried at his own home in the wilderness.
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.
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.
So Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada, went up, and falling on him, put him to death; and his body was put to rest in his house in the waste land.
So Benaiah son of Jehoiada returned and killed Joab. He was buried at his home in the wilderness.
So Benaiah the sonne of Iehoiada went vp, and smote him, and slewe him, and he was buryed in his owne house in the wildernesse.
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,
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.
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.
So Banaias the son of Joiada went up, and setting upon him slew him, and he was buried in his house in the desert.
So Benaiah went into the Sacred Tent and killed Joab. Joab was buried on his property in the desert part of Judah.
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1 Kings 2:34 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יַּ֗עַל
בְּנָיָ֨הוּ֙
בֶּן
יְה֣וֹיָדָ֔ע
וַ/יִּפְגַּע
בּ֖/וֹ
וַ/יְמִתֵ֑/הוּ
וַ/יִּקָּבֵ֥ר
בְּ/בֵית֖/וֹ
בַּ/מִּדְבָּֽר
וַ/יַּ֗עַל
ʻâlâh
H5927
to ascend
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
בְּנָיָ֨הוּ֙
Bᵉnâyâh
H1141
Benaiah
N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
יְה֣וֹיָדָ֔ע
Yᵉhôwyâdâʻ
H3077
Jehoiada
N-proper
וַ/יִּפְגַּע
pâgaʻ
H6293
to fall on
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
בּ֖/וֹ
Prep | Suff
וַ/יְמִתֵ֑/הוּ
mûwth
H4191
to die
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
וַ/יִּקָּבֵ֥ר
qâbar
H6912
to bury
Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3ms
בְּ/בֵית֖/וֹ
bayith
H1004
place
Prep | N-ms | Suff
בַּ/מִּדְבָּֽר
midbâr
H4057
mouth
Prep | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Kings 2:34
וַ/יַּ֗עַל
ʻâlâh
H5927
"to ascend"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To ascend means to go up or rise, like the smoke from an altar going up to God, as described in many Bible passages, including Leviticus and Psalms.
Definition: : rise/go 1) to go up, ascend, climb 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go up, ascend 1a2) to meet, visit, follow, depart, withdraw, retreat 1a3) to go up, come up (of animals) 1a4) to spring up, grow, shoot forth (of vegetation) 1a5) to go up, go up over, rise (of natural phenomenon) 1a6) to come up (before God) 1a7) to go up, go up over, extend (of boundary) 1a8) to excel, be superior to 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be taken up, be brought up, be taken away 1b2) to take oneself away 1b3) to be exalted 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to bring up, cause to ascend or climb, cause to go up 1c2) to bring up, bring against, take away 1c3) to bring up, draw up, train 1c4) to cause to ascend 1c5) to rouse, stir up (mentally) 1c6) to offer, bring up (of gifts) 1c7) to exalt 1c8) to cause to ascend, offer 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be carried away, be led up 1d2) to be taken up into, be inserted in 1d3) to be offered 1e) (Hithpael) to lift oneself
Usage: Occurs in 817 OT verses. KJV: arise (up), (cause to) ascend up, at once, break (the day) (up), bring (up), (cause to) burn, carry up, cast up, [phrase] shew, climb (up), (cause to, make to) come (up), cut off, dawn, depart, exalt, excel, fall, fetch up, get up, (make to) go (away, up); grow (over) increase, lay, leap, levy, lift (self) up, light, (make) up, [idiom] mention, mount up, offer, make to pay, [phrase] perfect, prefer, put (on), raise, recover, restore, (make to) rise (up), scale, set (up), shoot forth (up), (begin to) spring (up), stir up, take away (up), work. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 34:4; Joshua 7:6.
בְּנָיָ֨הוּ֙
Bᵉnâyâh
H1141
"Benaiah"
N-proper
Benaiah was a strong warrior and leader in the Bible, serving under King David and Solomon. His name means Jehovah has built, indicating God's strength.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezk.11.1; father of: Pelatiah (H6410J) § Benaiah = "Jehovah has built" or "Yahweh has built up" 1) one of David's mighty warriors, son of Jehoiada the chief priest, a Levite, set by David over his bodyguard, later having remained faithful to Solomon during Adonijah's attempt on the crown, was raised into the place of Joab as commander-in-chief of the army 2) the Pirathonite, an Ephraimite, one of David's thirty mighty warriors, and the captain of the eleventh monthly course 3) a Simeonite, a prince of the families of Simeon 4) a Levite in the time of David who played with a psaltery on Alamoth 5) a priest in the time of David, appointed to blow the trumpet before the ark 6) a Levite of the sons of Asaph 7) a Levite in the time of Hezekiah 8) Four Israelites in the time of Ezra who had taken strange wives 9) the father of Pelatiah
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: Benaiah. See also: 2 Samuel 8:18; 1 Chronicles 11:22; Ezekiel 11:13.
בֶּן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
יְה֣וֹיָדָ֔ע
Yᵉhôwyâdâʻ
H3077
"Jehoiada"
N-proper
Jehoiada means Jehovah knows, and was the name of three Israelites, including a high priest who helped King David and hid Joash from Athaliah. He is mentioned in Jeremiah 29:26.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Jer.29.26 § Jehoiada = "Jehovah knows" 1) father of Benaiah, David's mighty warrior 2) leader of the priests who joined David at Hebron 3) high priest at the time of Athaliah's usurpation of the throne of Judah; hid Joash, the king's son, for six years and eventually replaced him on the throne of Judah 4) second priest, or sagan, to Seraiah the high priest
Usage: Occurs in 48 OT verses. KJV: Jehoiada. Compare H3111 (יוֹיָדָע). See also: 2 Samuel 8:18; 1 Chronicles 11:24; Jeremiah 29:26.
וַ/יִּפְגַּע
pâgaʻ
H6293
"to fall on"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To meet or encounter, either by chance or intention, as seen in the story of Jacob and Esau in Genesis 33:1-17. It can also mean to make a request or intercede on behalf of someone. In Exodus 32:1-14, Moses intercedes for the Israelites.
Definition: 1) to encounter, meet, reach, entreat, make intercession 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to meet, light upon, join 1a2) to meet (of kindness) 1a3) to encounter, fall upon (of hostility) 1a4) to encounter, entreat (of request) 1a5) to strike, touch (of boundary) 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to light upon 1b2) to cause to entreat 1b3) to make entreaty, interpose 1b4) to make attack 1b5) to reach the mark
Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: come (betwixt), cause to entreat, fall (upon), make intercession, intercessor, intreat, lay, light (upon), meet (together), pray, reach, run. See also: Genesis 23:8; 1 Samuel 10:5; Isaiah 47:3.
בּ֖/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
וַ/יְמִתֵ֑/הוּ
mûwth
H4191
"to die"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to die, either literally or as a punishment, and is used in books like Genesis and Exodus. It can also mean to perish or be killed. This concept is seen in the story of Adam and Eve, where death enters the world as a result of sin.
Definition: 1) to die, kill, have one executed 1a)(Qal) 1a1) to die 1a2) to die (as penalty), be put to death 1a3) to die, perish (of a nation) 1a4) to die prematurely (by neglect of wise moral conduct) 1b) (Polel) to kill, put to death, dispatch 1c) (Hiphil) to kill, put to death 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be killed, be put to death 1d1a) to die prematurely
Usage: Occurs in 695 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, [idiom] crying, (be) dead (body, man, one), (put to, worthy of) death, destroy(-er), (cause to, be like to, must) die, kill, necro(-mancer), [idiom] must needs, slay, [idiom] surely, [idiom] very suddenly, [idiom] in (no) wise. See also: Genesis 2:17; Exodus 21:18; Numbers 35:21.
וַ/יִּקָּבֵ֥ר
qâbar
H6912
"to bury"
Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To bury means to inter or lay someone to rest, often in a grave or tomb. This word is used throughout the Bible to describe the act of burying the dead, and is translated as bury in the KJV.
Definition: 1) to bury 1a) (Qal) to bury 1b) (Niphal) to be buried 1c) (Piel) to bury, bury (in masses) 1d) (Pual) to be buried
Usage: Occurs in 122 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] in any wise, bury(-ier). See also: Genesis 15:15; 1 Kings 14:31; Psalms 79:3.
בְּ/בֵית֖/וֹ
bayith
H1004
"place"
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.
בַּ/מִּדְבָּֽר
midbâr
H4057
"mouth"
Prep | N-ms
The wilderness refers to a desert or open field, like the one the Israelites wandered in after leaving Egypt. It can also mean a place of solitude or a region without many people. In the Bible, it is often associated with the journey to the Promised Land.
Definition: 1) mouth 1a) mouth (as organ of speech)
Usage: Occurs in 257 OT verses. KJV: desert, south, speech, wilderness. See also: Genesis 14:6; Joshua 5:4; Psalms 29:8.
Study Notes — 1 Kings 2:34
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- 1 Kings 2:34 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 2:34
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 2:34
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 2:34
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 2:34
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Kings 2:34
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 2:34
- Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 2:34
- Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 2:34
- Sermons on 1 Kings 2:34
Context — The Execution of Joab
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. 36Then the king summoned Shimei and said to him, “Build a house for yourself in Jerusalem and live there, but do not go anywhere else.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Matthew 3:1 | In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea |
| 2 | Joshua 15:61 | These were in the wilderness: Beth-arabah, Middin, Secacah, |
| 3 | 1 Kings 2:25 | So King Solomon sent the order to Benaiah son of Jehoiada, who struck down Adonijah, and he died. |
| 4 | 1 Kings 2:31 | 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. |
| 5 | 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. |
| 6 | 2 Kings 21:18 | And Manasseh rested with his fathers and was buried in his palace garden, the garden of Uzza. And his son Amon reigned in his place. |
| 7 | 2 Chronicles 33:20 | And Manasseh rested with his fathers and was buried at his palace. And his son Amon reigned in his place. |
1 Kings 2:34 Summary
This verse tells us that Benaiah, a faithful servant of King David, struck down Joab, a man who had done many wrong things, including killing two innocent men. Joab was then buried at his own home in the wilderness, which shows that he died alone and apart from others. This event reminds us that God is a just and fair judge, who will punish those who do wrong, as seen in Romans 6:23, and it also shows us the importance of obeying God's commands and trusting in His goodness, as stated in Psalms 23:4.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Benaiah strike down Joab?
Benaiah struck down Joab because Joab had killed two innocent men, Abner and Amasa, without King David's knowledge, as stated in 1 Kings 2:32, and the Lord had brought his bloodshed back upon his own head.
What does it mean that Joab was buried at his own home in the wilderness?
Being buried at his own home in the wilderness signifies that Joab died in a remote area, possibly as an outcast, and this was a consequence of his actions, as seen in Deuteronomy 28:26, where it says the bodies of those who disobey God will be food for the birds.
Is this verse related to any other biblical events or themes?
Yes, this event is connected to the larger theme of God's justice and the consequences of sin, as seen in Psalms 37:1-2, where it says that the wicked will be cut off, but those who wait on the Lord will inherit the land.
How does this verse reflect the character of God?
This verse reflects the character of God as a just and righteous judge, who will not let the guilty go unpunished, as stated in Jeremiah 11:20, and it also shows His mercy and protection towards those who are faithful, like David and his descendants, as seen in 1 Kings 2:33.
Reflection Questions
- What are the consequences of our actions, and how does God view our deeds?
- How does this verse encourage me to trust in God's justice and providence in my own life?
- In what ways can I apply the principle of God's justice and righteousness to my relationships and decisions?
- What does this verse teach me about the importance of obedience and faithfulness to God's commands?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 2:34
So Benaiah the son of Jehoiada went up,.... To Gibeon, which was a great high place, 1 Kings 3:4; and fell upon him, and slew him; at the altar; or, dragging him from it at some distance, drew his
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 2:34
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. Benaiah ... went up, and fell upon him.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 2:34
Places which have but few houses and inhabitants are oft so called in Scripture, as .
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 2:34
1 Kings 2:34 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.Ver. 34. And he was buried in his own house in the wilderness,] i.e., In a forest, fit for pasturage, and but thinly inhabited. The Hebrews say that Joab’ s house here mentioned was a hospital that he built in the way for the harbouring of poor passengers: and that for this good deed his soul was saved. But of this none can judge, saith Pet. Martyr, because the Scripture saith nothing of it. But this it saith, that when Joab was dead and buried, Hadad the Edomite hearing thereof, returned out of Egypt into his own country, and became an adversary to Solomon, when once he forgot his God.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Kings 2:34
Verse 34. So Benaiah - went up - and slew him] It appears he slew him at the very altar. Joab must have been both old and infirm at this time, and now he bleeds for Abner, he bleeds for Amasa, and he bleeds for Uriah. The two former he murdered; of the blood of the latter he was not innocent; yet he had done the state much service, and they knew it. But he was a murderer, and vengeance would not suffer such to live.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 2:34
34. went up] i.e. To the Tent of the Lord, which probably stood on a higher part of Mt. Zion than did Solomon’s own house. buried in his own house] i.e. In the ground around his home. He appears to have had a home far out in the open country. in the wilderness] Probably that district known as the wilderness of Judah. Wilderness, or desert, gives however an insufficient idea of the kind of country that is meant. It was land under no regular cultivation, but yet to which cattle might be driven for pasturage. So in the narrative of the feeding of the Five Thousand where St Matthew (1 Kings 14:15) speaks of ‘a desert place,’ St John (1 Kings 6:10) says ‘now there was much grass in the place.’
Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 2:34
Retribution overtook Joab on the very scene (Gibeon) of the most treacherous of his murders. It was at the “great stone which is in Gibeon” that Joab killed Amasa 2 Samuel 20:8-10.
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 2:34
34. Buried in his own house in the wilderness — The old soldier was laid to rest among his native hills near Bethlehem: probably in his father’s sepulchre, where his brother Asahel had been buried. 2 Samuel 2:32.
Sermons on 1 Kings 2:34
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Spirit of a True Prophet - Part 1 by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher highlights the historical context of the Israelites' captivity under Pharaoh for 400 years and their subsequent periods of captivity. He emphasizes tha |
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(John - Part 6): John the Baptist, a Man Sent From God by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of seeking God's calling and purpose for our lives. He contrasts the shallow interests and pursuits of worldly achievements w |
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(John the Baptist Comes to Town) - Part 2 Calling Men to Come Clean With God by Rolfe Barnard | In this sermon, the preacher highlights the moral decay and violence that is prevalent in society, not just in New York City but throughout America. He emphasizes the need for true |
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1 John - Ground of Fellowship by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes that we are currently living in the last days, which are characterized by difficult times and a lack of love for God. The speaker also highli |
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Deal With Sin, Christ Is Coming by Carter Conlon | This sermon emphasizes the importance of dealing with sin as Christ is coming. It delves into the struggle of recognizing our sinful nature and the need for repentance and surrende |
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Holy Violence by C.H. Spurgeon | In this sermon, the preacher passionately expresses his desire to be more earnest in his preaching of the word of God. He acknowledges his own sinful nature and the possibility of |
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An Axe That Sets Us Free (The Truth Will Set You Free) by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and humility in preaching the word of God. He encourages preachers to evaluate their sermons and strive to |