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Themes in 1 Kings 2

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Themes in 1 Kings 2

1 Kings 2:1 (show verse)

David was about to die. He called his son Solomon and gave him his last instructions:

solemn Charges » David to solomon
Children » Counsel of parents to
David » King of israel » Delivers his charge to solomon
death » Scenes of » Death of david
Devout fathers » David gives Godly advice to his son, solomon
Fathers » Good Fathers » David gives Godly advice to his son, solomon
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Leaders » Solemn charges given » David to solomon
Religious » Solemn charges given » David to solomon
Strength » Being strong
Will » A testament » Of david

1 Kings 2:2 (show verse)

It is my time to die. I go the way of all people of the earth. Be strong and be a man.

Battle of Life » The spiritual conflict characteristics of » Exhortations to those engaged in
Children » Counsel of parents to
spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » Exhortations to those engaged in
David » King of israel » Delivers his charge to solomon
death » Scenes of » Death of david
the Death of saints » Met with resignation
Devout fathers » David gives Godly advice to his son, solomon
Fathers » Good Fathers » David gives Godly advice to his son, solomon
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Spiritual » Conflict characteristics of » Exhortations to those engaged in
Strength » Being strong
be Strong » Exhortations to those engaged in battle of life
Will » A testament » Of david

1 Kings 2:3 (show verse)

Do what Jehovah your God orders you to do. Obey all his laws and commands, as written in the Law of Moses. That way wherever you go you may prosper in everything you do.

Children » Counsel of parents to
David » King of israel » Delivers his charge to solomon
death » Scenes of » Death of david
Devout fathers » David gives Godly advice to his son, solomon
Fathers » Good Fathers » David gives Godly advice to his son, solomon
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Kings » Should » Keep the law of God
Prosperity » Who shall prosper
Will » A testament » Of david

1 Kings 2:4 (show verse)

If you obey Jehovah he will keep the promise he made when he told me, 'Your descendants will rule Israel as long as they are careful to obey my commands faithfully with all their heart and being.'

Children » Counsel of parents to
David » King of israel » Delivers his charge to solomon
death » Scenes of » Death of david
Devout fathers » David gives Godly advice to his son, solomon
Evil for good » Instances of » To joab
Fathers » Good Fathers » David gives Godly advice to his son, solomon
God » Voice of select readings » Walking before
Heart » Renewed » It should render to God obedience
The Heart » We should » Walk before God with all
Heedfulness » Necessary » Promises to
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Prosperity » Who shall prosper
Truth » Saints should » Walk before God in
Truth » Walk in the presence of God in
Walk » Of believers » Before God
Will » A testament » Of david

Remember what Joab did to me by killing the two commanders of Israel's armies, Abner son of Ner and Amasa son of Jether. You remember how he murdered them in time of peace. This was revenge for deaths they had caused in time of war. He killed innocent men. I bear the responsibility for what he did. I suffer the consequences.

Amasa » Nephew of david » Sam
David » King of israel » Delivers his charge to solomon
death » Scenes of » Death of david
Evil for good » Instances of » To joab
Friends » False friends » David was false to joab
Girdles » Worn upon the loins
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Joab
Ingratitude » Of man to man » David to joab
Jether » An ishmaelite who married david's sister
Joab » Son of david's sister » Defeats and kills abner
Joab » Son of david's sister » Kills amasa
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Malice » Exemplified
Malice » Instances of » David toward joab
Punishments » Sometimes deferred for a considerable time
Retaliation » Instances of » David on joab
Shoes » Illustrative » (having blood on,) of being engaged in war and slaughter
Will » A testament » Of david

1 Kings 2:6 (show verse)

You know what to do. You must not let him die a natural death.

David » King of israel » Delivers his charge to solomon
death » Scenes of » Death of david
Evil for good » Instances of » To joab
Friends » False friends » David was false to joab
Ingratitude » Of man to man » David to joab
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Malice » Instances of » David toward joab
Punishments » Sometimes deferred for a considerable time
Retaliation » Instances of » David on joab
Will » A testament » Of david

1 Kings 2:7 (show verse)

But show kindness to the sons of Barzillai from Gilead and take care of them. They were kind to me when I was fleeing from your brother Absalom.

Barzillai » Friend » David
David » King of israel » Delivers his charge to solomon
death » Scenes of » Death of david
Feasts » Given by kings
Gratitude » To men, examples of
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Thankfulness » Of man to man » David » To barzillai
Will » A testament » Of david

1 Kings 2:8 (show verse)

There is also Shimei son of Gera, from the town of Bahurim in Benjamin. He cursed me with a bitter curse the day I went to Mahanaim. When he met me at the Jordan River, I gave him my solemn promise in the name of Jehovah, saying, 'I will not have you killed by the sword.'

Bahurim » A village between the fords of the jordan river and jerusalem
David » King of israel » Delivers his charge to solomon
death » Scenes of » Death of david
Forgiveness » Instances of » David forgives shimei
Gera » The son of bela
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Mahanaim » David lodges at, at the time of absalom's rebellion
Malice » Exemplified
Malice » Instances of » Shimei
Punishments » Sometimes deferred for a considerable time
Retaliation » Instances of » David on shimei
Will » A testament » Of david

1 Kings 2:9 (show verse)

However you must not let him go unpunished. You know what to do. You must make sure he is put to death.

David » King of israel » Delivers his charge to solomon
death » Scenes of » Death of david
Forgiveness » Instances of » David forgives shimei
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Malice » Exemplified
Malice » Instances of » Shimei
Punishments » Sometimes deferred for a considerable time
Retaliation » Examples of
Retaliation » Instances of » David on shimei
Will » A testament » Of david

1 Kings 2:10 (show verse)

David died and was buried in David's City.

Burial » Places used for » The city of david for the kings of judah
Burial » Burying places » Of kings
David » King of israel » Delivers his charge to solomon
David » King of israel » Death of
death » Scenes of » Death of david
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Sleep » Spiritual » Symbol of death

1 Kings 2:11 (show verse)

He was king of Israel for forty years. He ruled seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem.

David » King of israel » David goes to hebron, and is anointed king by judah
David » King of israel » Delivers his charge to solomon
David » King of israel » Length of reign, forty years
Jerusalem » General references to
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » David
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon

1 Kings 2:12 (show verse)

Solomon succeeded his father David as king. His royal power was firmly established.

Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Solomon » Succeeds david to the throne of israel
Throne » Of david

1 Kings 2:13 (show verse)

Adonijah, son of Haggith, went to Bathsheba, Solomon's mother. Is this a friendly visit? She asked. Yes, he answered.

Abishag » Wife of david
Adonijah » Son of david and haggith » Executed by solomon
Bath-sheba (bathsheba) » Solomon's mother
Haggith » Mother of adonijah
Influence » Political
intercession » Instances of » Bath-sheba » For adonijah
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Queens » Bath-sheba
Shunammite » A person from the city of shunem » Desired by adonijah as wife
Women » Queens » Bath-sheba
Women » Rulers' » Bath-sheba

1 Kings 2:14 (show verse)

I have something to discuss with you. He said. What is it? She asked.

Abishag » Wife of david
Adonijah » Son of david and haggith » Executed by solomon
Bath-sheba (bathsheba) » Solomon's mother
Influence » Political
intercession » Instances of » Bath-sheba » For adonijah
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Shunammite » A person from the city of shunem » Desired by adonijah as wife

1 Kings 2:15 (show verse)

He said: You know the kingship was mine. All Israel expected me to be their king. But the kingship has been turned over to my brother because Jehovah gave it to him.

Abishag » Wife of david
Adonijah » Son of david and haggith » Executed by solomon
Bath-sheba (bathsheba) » Solomon's mother
Birthright » Set aside » Adonijah
Firstborn » Birthright of the » Adonijah
the First-born » Instances of superseded » Adonijah
Influence » Political
intercession » Instances of » Bath-sheba » For adonijah
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Shunammite » A person from the city of shunem » Desired by adonijah as wife

1 Kings 2:16 (show verse)

I have one request to make to you. Do not say no to me. She responded: Tell me.

1 Kings 2:17 (show verse)

He said: Will you go to Solomon the king for he will not say 'No' to you. And make my request that he give me Abishag the Shunammite for a wife?

1 Kings 2:18 (show verse)

Bathsheba said: Indeed, I will make your request to the king.

Abishag » Wife of david
Adonijah » Son of david and haggith » Executed by solomon
Altars » Afforded no protection to murderers
Bath-sheba (bathsheba) » Solomon's mother
Influence » Political
intercession » Instances of » Bath-sheba » For adonijah
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Shunammite » A person from the city of shunem » Desired by adonijah as wife

1 Kings 2:19 (show verse)

So Bathsheba went to King Solomon to talk to him for Adonijah. The king stood up to meet her and bowed down to her. He took his place on the king's throne and she sat at his right hand on the seat made ready for the king's mother.

Abishag » Wife of david
Adonijah » Son of david and haggith » Executed by solomon
Altars » Afforded no protection to murderers
Bath-sheba (bathsheba) » Solomon's mother
Children » Instances of » Solomon
Filial honour » Examples of » Solomon
hands » The right hand » Place of honor
Honour » Examples of » Solomon
intercession » Instances of » Bath-sheba » For adonijah
Kings » Right hand of, the place of honor
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Mothers » Examples of filial honour » Solomon
Shunammite » A person from the city of shunem » Desired by adonijah as wife
Throne » Of solomon

1 Kings 2:20 (show verse)

Then she said: I have one small request to make of you. Do not say 'No' to me. The king replied: Speak mother for I will not say no to you.

Abishag » Wife of david
Adonijah » Son of david and haggith » Executed by solomon
Altars » Afforded no protection to murderers
Bath-sheba (bathsheba) » Solomon's mother
Children » Instances of » Solomon
intercession » Instances of » Bath-sheba » For adonijah
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Shunammite » A person from the city of shunem » Desired by adonijah as wife

1 Kings 2:21 (show verse)

She said: Let Abishag the Shunammite be given to Adonijah your brother for a wife.

Abishag » Wife of david
Adonijah » Son of david and haggith » Executed by solomon
Altars » Afforded no protection to murderers
Bath-sheba (bathsheba) » Solomon's mother
intercession » Instances of » Bath-sheba » For adonijah
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Salt » Miracles connected with » Elisha healed the bad water with
Shunammite » A person from the city of shunem » Desired by adonijah as wife
Widow's » Intermarrying with, of kings considered treason

1 Kings 2:22 (show verse)

Then King Solomon answered: Why are you requesting me to give Abishag the Shunammite to Adonijah? Take the kingdom for him in addition, for he is my older brother, and Abiathar the priest and Joab, the son of Zeruiah, are on his side.

Abishag » Wife of david
Adonijah » Son of david and haggith » Executed by solomon
Altars » Afforded no protection to murderers
the First-born » Instances of superseded » Adonijah
intercession » Instances of » Bath-sheba » For adonijah
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Shunammite » A person from the city of shunem » Desired by adonijah as wife
Widow's » Intermarrying with, of kings considered treason

1 Kings 2:23 (show verse)

King Solomon took an oath by Jehovah, saying: May God's punishment be on me if Adonijah does not give payment for these words with his life.

Abishag » Wife of david
Adonijah » Son of david and haggith » Executed by solomon
Altars » Afforded no protection to murderers
Falsehood » Instances of » The murder, under false pretense » Of adonijah
Fratricide » Instances of » Solomon
Government » Monarchical » By solomon
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Solomon
intercession » Instances of » Bath-sheba » For adonijah
Kings » Often exercised power arbitrarily
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Oath » Solomon confirms his word by
Punishments » Were inflicted » By order of kings
Shunammite » A person from the city of shunem » Desired by adonijah as wife
Widow's » Intermarrying with, of kings considered treason

1 Kings 2:24 (show verse)

Now by the living God Jehovah who has given me my throne from David my father. He made me one of a line of kings. He gave me his word. Adonijah will be put to death this day.

Abishag » Wife of david
Adonijah » Son of david and haggith » Executed by solomon
Altars » Afforded no protection to murderers
Fratricide » Instances of » Solomon
Government » Monarchical » By solomon
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Solomon
intercession » Instances of » Bath-sheba » For adonijah
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Punishments » Were inflicted » By order of kings
Shunammite » A person from the city of shunem » Desired by adonijah as wife
Throne » Of david
Widow's » Intermarrying with, of kings considered treason

1 Kings 2:25 (show verse)

King Solomon sent Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada to attack and kill him.

Abishag » Wife of david
Adonijah » Son of david and haggith » Executed by solomon
Altars » Afforded no protection to murderers
Fratricide » Instances of » Solomon
Government » Monarchical » By solomon
Home » Family » Hard to bear causes of » Fratricide
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Solomon
intercession » Instances of » Bath-sheba » For adonijah
Kings » Often exercised power arbitrarily
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Punishment » Death penalty » Modes of execution » Sword
Punishment » Death penalty » Mosaic law » Treason
Punishments » Were inflicted » By order of kings
Shunammite » A person from the city of shunem » Desired by adonijah as wife

1 Kings 2:26 (show verse)

The king spoke to Abiathar the priest: Go to your fields at Anathoth. You deserve death. But I will not put you to death now, because you carried the Ark of Jehovah God before David my father. You were with him in all his troubles.

Abiathar » High priest. Called ahimelech in » Helps david by sending his son from jerusalem to david with secret information concerning the counsel of ahithophel
Abiathar » High priest. Called ahimelech in » Thrust out of office by solomon
Altars » Afforded no protection to murderers
Anathoth » City of refuge in benjamin » Abiathar confined in
Church and state » State superior to religion » Solomon, in thrusting abiathar out of the high priest's office
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Solomon
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Levites » Owned lands
priests » Might purchase and hold other lands in possession
Punishment » Minor offenses » Confinement » Within limits
Punishments » Were inflicted » By order of kings

1 Kings 2:27 (show verse)

Solomon did not allow Abiathar to be priest any longer. So the word of Jehovah came true concerning the sons of Eli in Shiloh.

Abiathar » High priest. Called ahimelech in » Thrust out of office by solomon
Altars » Afforded no protection to murderers
Church and state » State superior to religion » Solomon, in thrusting abiathar out of the high priest's office
Eli » A judge and high priest
Eli » Prophecies of judgments upon his house
Eli » High priest
The high priest » Sometimes deposed by the kings
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Solomon
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Punishments » Were inflicted » By order of kings

1 Kings 2:28 (show verse)

Joab received news of this for Joab had been one of Adonijah's supporters. He was not on Absalom's side. Then Joab went in flight to the Tent of Jehovah and put his hands on the corners of the altar.

Altar » In the tabernacle » A place of refuge
Altars » Afforded no protection to murderers
Government » Monarchical » By solomon
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Solomon
Joab » Son of david's sister » Supports adonijah as successor to david
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Malice » Exemplified
Punishments » Were inflicted » By order of kings
Tabernacle » Called the » Tabernacle of the lord

1 Kings 2:29 (show verse)

When King Solomon heard about this he sent Benaiah son of Jehoiada to kill him.

Altars » Afforded no protection to murderers
Government » Monarchical » By solomon
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Solomon
Joab » Son of david's sister » Killed by benaiah, under solomon's order
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Malice » Exemplified
Punishments » Were inflicted » By order of kings

1 Kings 2:30 (show verse)

Benaiah went to the Tent of Jehovah and told Joab: Come out. Joab said: No! Let me die here. So Benaiah returned to the king and gave him the answer Joab gave him.

1 Kings 2:31 (show verse)

The king said: Do as he said. Kill him there and bury him in the earth. This will remove the guilt of his senseless murders from my father's family and me.

Altars » Afforded no protection to murderers
Blood » Innocent, allusions to the shedding of
Government » Monarchical » By solomon
Homicide » Instances of the punishment of murderers » Joab
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Solomon
Joab » Son of david's sister » Killed by benaiah, under solomon's order
Kings » Often exercised power arbitrarily
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Malice » Exemplified
Murder » Exemplified » Joab
Punishments » Were inflicted » By order of kings

1 Kings 2:32 (show verse)

Jehovah will punish Joab for those murders he committed without my father David's knowledge. Joab killed two innocent men who were better men than he: Abner, commander of the army of Israel, and Amasa, commander of the army of Judah.

Altars » Afforded no protection to murderers
Amasa » Nephew of david » Sam
Government » Monarchical » By solomon
Homicide » Instances of the punishment of murderers » Joab
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Solomon
Jether » An ishmaelite who married david's sister
Joab » Son of david's sister » Killed by benaiah, under solomon's order
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Malice » Exemplified
Murder » God » Requires blood for
Murder » Exemplified » Joab
Punishments » Were inflicted » By order of kings
Retribution » Examples of

1 Kings 2:33 (show verse)

Jehovah will repay him for the blood Joab shed. The blood will fall on Joab and on his descendants as long as they live. Jehovah will always give success to David's descendants who sit on his throne.

Altars » Afforded no protection to murderers
Government » Monarchical » By solomon
Homicide » Instances of the punishment of murderers » Joab
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Solomon
Joab » Son of david's sister » Killed by benaiah, under solomon's order
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Malice » Exemplified
Punishments » Were inflicted » By order of kings

1 Kings 2:34 (show verse)

So Benaiah went to the Tent of Jehovah's presence and killed Joab. He was buried at his home in the wilderness.

Altars » Afforded no protection to murderers
Burial » Places used for » Houses of the deceased
Burial » Burying places » Tombs » In houses
Government » Monarchical » By solomon
Homicide » Instances of the punishment of murderers » Joab
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Solomon
Joab » Son of david's sister » Killed by benaiah, under solomon's order
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Punishment » Death penalty » Modes of execution » Sword
Punishments » Were inflicted » By order of kings

1 Kings 2:35 (show verse)

The king made Benaiah commander of the army in Joab's place and put Zadok the priest in Abiathar's place.

Captain » Commander-in-chief of an army
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Solomon
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Punishments » Were inflicted » By order of kings
Solomon » Officers of
Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign » Performs the function of a high priest after abiathar was deposed by solomon

1 Kings 2:36 (show verse)

The king sent for Shimei and said to him: Build a house for yourself here in Jerusalem. Live in it and do not leave the city.

Government » Monarchical » By solomon
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Solomon
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Punishment » Minor offenses » Confinement » Within limits
Punishments » Were inflicted » By order of kings
Shimei » A benjamite » Curses david; david's magnanimity toward

1 Kings 2:37 (show verse)

If you ever leave and go beyond Kidron Brook, you will die and it will be your fault.

Cedron » Brook of, running south under the eastern wall of jerusalem
Government » Monarchical » By solomon
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Solomon
Kidron » A valley and stream between jerusalem and the mount of olives
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Punishment » Minor offenses » Confinement » Within limits
Punishments » Were inflicted » By order of kings
Shimei » A benjamite » Curses david; david's magnanimity toward

1 Kings 2:38 (show verse)

As you say, Your Majesty, Shimei answered. I will do what you say. So he lived in Jerusalem a long time.

1 Kings 2:39 (show verse)

Three years later, however, two of Shimei's slaves ran away to the king of Gath, Achish son of Maacah. When Shimei heard that they were in Gath,

Achish » David escapes to
Fugitives » Instances of » From slavery, shimei's servants
Gath » Shimei's servants escape to
Government » Monarchical » By solomon
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Solomon
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Maachah » Also called maoch » Father of achish
Punishments » Were inflicted » By order of kings
Servant » Bond » Sought by shimei
Servant » Wicked and unfaithful » Of shimei
Servants » Bad--exemplified » Servants of shimei
Shimei » A benjamite » Curses david; david's magnanimity toward

1 Kings 2:40 (show verse)

he saddled his donkey and went to King Achish in Gath, to find his slaves. He found them and brought them back home.

Achish » David escapes to
Gath » Shimei's servants escape to
Government » Monarchical » By solomon
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Solomon
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Punishments » Were inflicted » By order of kings
Servant » Bond » Sought by shimei
Shimei » A benjamite » Curses david; david's magnanimity toward

1 Kings 2:41 (show verse)

When Solomon heard what Shimei did,

Gath » Shimei's servants escape to
Government » Monarchical » By solomon
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Solomon
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Punishments » Were inflicted » By order of kings
Servant » Bond » Sought by shimei
Shimei » A benjamite » Curses david; david's magnanimity toward
Swearing falsely » Exemplified » Shimei

1 Kings 2:42 (show verse)

he sent for him and said: I made you promise in Jehovah's name not to leave Jerusalem. I warned you that if you ever did, you would die. Did you not agree to it and say that you would obey me?

Falsehood » Instances of » The murder, under false pretense » Of shimei
Government » Monarchical » By solomon
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Solomon
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Oath » So does shimei
Oaths » Expressions used as » By the lord
Punishments » Were inflicted » By order of kings
Shimei » A benjamite » Curses david; david's magnanimity toward
Swearing falsely » Exemplified » Shimei

1 Kings 2:43 (show verse)

Why did you break your promise and disobey my command?

Falsehood » Instances of » The murder, under false pretense » Of shimei
Government » Monarchical » By solomon
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Solomon
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Punishments » Were inflicted » By order of kings
Shimei » A benjamite » Curses david; david's magnanimity toward
Swearing falsely » Exemplified » Shimei

Government » Monarchical » By solomon
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Solomon
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Punishment » Death penalty » Modes of execution » Sword
Punishments » Were inflicted » By order of kings
Shimei » A benjamite » Curses david; david's magnanimity toward