1 Kings 2:28
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 2:28 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 2:28 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Then tidings came to Joab: for Joab had turned after Adonijah, though he turned not after Absalom. And Joab fled unto th..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 2:28 — KJV
“Then tidings came to Joab: for Joab had turned after Adonijah, though he turned not after Absalom. And Joab fled unto the tabernacle of the LORD, and caught hold on the horns of the altar.”
— 1 Kings 2:28 (KJV)
1 Kings 2:28 in Context — About the Book of 1 Kings
1 Kings moves from Solomon's golden age — the temple, legendary wisdom, unmatched wealth — to a kingdom torn in two by pride and idolatry. Elijah bursts in with fire from heaven on Mount Carmel, proving the Lord alone is God. Wisdom sought and wisdom squandered frame the whole book.
Cross-References for 1 Kings 2:28
“And when the children of Ammon saw that the Syrians were fled, then fled they also before Abishai, and entered into the city. So Joab returned from the children of Ammon, and came to Jerusalem.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:28: then, came, joab
“And Adonijah feared because of Solomon, and arose, and went, and caught hold on the horns of the altar.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:28: adonijah, caught, hold
“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 to day that he will not slay his servant with the sword.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:28: adonijah, caught, hold
“Then Abram removed his tent, and came and dwelt in the plain of Mamre, which is in Hebron, and built there an altar unto the LORD. plain: Heb. plains”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:28: then, came, lord
“And the priest shall put some of the blood upon the horns of the altar of sweet incense before the LORD, which is in the tabernacle of the congregation; and shall pour all the blood of the bullock at the bottom of the altar of the burnt offering, which is at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:28: tabernacle, lord, horns
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