1 Kings 2

1 Kings 2:5

And shed the blood of war in peace, and put the blood of war upon his girdle that was about his loins, and in his shoes that were on his feet.

How, in a profession of peace, he did, after a hostile manner, shed the blood of two noble captains, Abner and Amasa; and put up his sword, all bloody, into his sheath; and walked with his feet distained with innocent blood, in a bold and careless fashion, thinking to bear out his hateful murder.

1 Kings 2:9

Hold him not guiltless.

Take thou all advantages, to let him feel how heinously he hath offended; and proceed against him, upon any other just pretence.

1 Kings 2:22

Ask for him the kingdom also; for he is mine elder brother; even for him, and for Abiathar the priest, and for Jacob the son of Zeruiah.

Adonijah hath already the advantage of age, for he is my elder brother; and of the guard and strength of soldiery, for Joab is joined to him; and of the countenance of the priesthood, for