1 Kings 2:6

Do therefore according to thy wisdom, and let not his hoar head go down to the grave in peace.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Kings 2:6

BSB

So act according to your wisdom, and do not let his gray head go down to Sheol in peace.

AKJV

Do therefore according to your wisdom, and let not his hoar head go down to the grave in peace.

CPDV

Therefore, act according to your wisdom. And you shall not allow his gray head to be led away to death in peace.

ERV

Do therefore according to thy wisdom, and let not his hoar head go down to the grave in peace.

NHEB

Do therefore according to your wisdom, and do not let his gray head go down to Sheol in peace.

SMT

And do according to thy wisdom, and thou wilt not bring down his gray hairs in peace to hades.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Kings 2:6

DoH6213VerbthereforeaccordingtothywisdomH2451Noun FeminineandletnothishoarheadH7872Noun FemininegodownH3381VerbtothegraveH7585Noun FeminineinpeaceH7965Noun Masculine

Commentary for 1 Kings 2:6

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Kings 2:6

Summary

Father instructs son to execute justice despite seniority

Place

Jerusalem

Event

David commands Joab's execution

Estimated Time Period

c. 970 BC