Verse 29

When King Solomon heard that Joab had run to the tent of the LORD and was right there beside the altar, he ordered Benaiah son of Jehoiada,“Go, strike him down.”

Referenced Verses

• 1 Kgs 2:25 : 25 King Solomon then sent Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and he killed Adonijah.
• Exod 21:14 : 14 But if a man willfully attacks his neighbor to kill him cunningly, you will take him even from my altar that he may die.
• 1 Kgs 2:31 : 31 The king told him,“Do as he said! Strike him down and bury him. Take away from me and from my father’s family the guilt of Joab’s murderous, bloody deeds.
• 1 Kgs 2:46 : 46 The king then gave the order to Benaiah son of Jehoiada who went and executed Shimei. So Solomon took firm control of the kingdom.
• Ezek 9:6 : 6 Old men, young men, young women, little children, and women– wipe them out! But do not touch anyone who has the mark. Begin at my sanctuary!” So they began with the elders who were at the front of the temple.
• 1 Pet 4:17 : 17 For it is time for judgment to begin, starting with the house of God. And if it starts with us, what will be the fate of those who are disobedient to the gospel of God?