Bible Commentary

Do therefore according to thy wisdom, and let not his hoar head go down to the grave in peace. 6. Do therefore according to thy wisdom ] Compare 1Ki 2:9. The wisdom to which David in both cases alludes is a politic method of bringing these men to do something for which they might be … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 2:6”

Moreover thou knowest also what Joab the son of Zeruiah did to me, [and] what he did to the two captains of the hosts of Israel, unto Abner the son of Ner, and unto Amasa the son of Jether, whom he slew, and shed the blood of war in peace, and put the blood of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 2:5”

That the LORD may continue his word which he spoke concerning me, saying, If thy children take heed to their way, to walk before me in truth with all their heart and with all their soul, there shall not fail thee (said he) a man on the throne of Israel. 4. that the Lord may … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 2:4”

And keep the charge of the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, to keep his statutes, and his commandments, and his judgments, and his testimonies, as it is written in the law of Moses, that thou mayest prosper in all that thou doest, and whithersoever thou turnest thyself: 3. keep the charge of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 2:3”

I go the way of all the earth: be thou strong therefore, and show thyself a man; 2. I go the way of all the earth ] i.e. Of all who live on the earth, viz. to the grave. The same expression is used by Joshua (Jos 24:14), and, though the Hebrew noun is not … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 2:2”

Now the days of David drew nigh that he should die; and he charged Solomon his son, saying, Ch. 1Ki 2:1-11. David’s last charge to Solomon, and his death (Not in Chronicles) 1. Now the days of David drew nigh that he should die ] According to the narrative of Josephus ( Antiq. vii. 14, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 2:1”

So king Solomon sent, and they brought him down from the altar. And he came and bowed himself to king Solomon: and Solomon said unto him, Go to thine house. 53. and they brought him down from the altar ] The expression refers perhaps to the steps on which Adonijah must have gone up to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 1:53”

And Solomon said, If he will show himself a worthy man, there shall not a hair of him fall to the earth: but if wickedness shall be found in him, he shall die. 52. not a hair of him fall to the earth ] The expression is common and proverbial to express that no harm … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 1:52”

And it was told Solomon, saying, Behold, Adonijah feareth king Solomon: for, lo, he hath caught hold on the horns of the altar, saying, Let king Solomon swear unto me today that he will not slay his servant with the sword. 51. Let king Solomon swear unto me to day ] The word translated to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 1:51”

And Adonijah feared because of Solomon, and arose, and went, and caught hold on the horns of the altar. 50. caught hold on the horns of the altar ] In his terror Adonijah takes sanctuary, apparently at the altar which had been erected when the ark was brought to Mt. Zion. That an altar was … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 1:50”