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.

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Other Translations for 1 Kings 2:34

BSB

So Benaiah son of Jehoiada went up, struck down Joab, and killed him. He was buried at his own home in the wilderness.

AKJV

So Benaiah the son of Jehoiada went up, and fell on him, and slew him: and he was buried in his own house in the wilderness.

CPDV

And so Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada, went up and, attacking him, put him to death. And he was buried in his own house in the desert.

ERV

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.

NHEB

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.

SMT

And Benaiah son of Jehoida will go up, and will strike upon him and will kill him: and he will be buried in his house in the desert.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Kings 2:34

SoBenaiahH1141Proper Name MasculinethesonH1121Noun MasculineofJehoiadaH3077Proper Name MasculinewentupH5927VerbandfellH6293VerbuponhimandslewH4191VerbhimandhewasburiedH6912VerbinhisownhouseH1004Noun MasculineinthewildernessH4057Noun Masculine

Commentary for 1 Kings 2:34

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Overview of 1 Kings 2:34

Summary

Benaiah executes Joab at altar

Place

Wilderness

Event

Benaiah kills Joab

Estimated Time Period

c. 970 BC