1 Kings 2:29
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 2:29 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 2:29 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And it was told king Solomon that Joab was fled unto the tabernacle of the LORD; and, behold, he is by the altar. Then S..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 2:29 — KJV
“And it was told king Solomon that Joab was fled unto the tabernacle of the LORD; and, behold, he is by the altar. Then Solomon sent Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, saying, Go, fall upon him.”
— 1 Kings 2:29 (KJV)
1 Kings 2:29 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 2:29
“When Joab and all the host that was with him were come, they told Joab, saying, Abner the son of Ner came to the king, and he hath sent him away, and he is gone in peace.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:29: told, king, joab
“Then the king arose, and sat in the gate. And they told unto all the people, saying, Behold, the king doth sit in the gate. And all the people came before the king: for Israel had fled every man to his tent.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:29: told, king, fled
“Then Isaiah the son of Amoz sent to Hezekiah, saying, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, That which thou hast prayed to me against Sennacherib king of Assyria I have heard.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:29: king, lord, then
“Then Isaiah the son of Amoz sent unto Hezekiah, saying, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Whereas thou hast prayed to me against Sennacherib king of Assyria:”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:29: king, lord, then
“Go and get thee in unto king David, and say unto him, Didst not thou, my lord, O king, swear unto thine handmaid, saying, Assuredly Solomon thy son shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne? why then doth Adonijah reign?”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:29: king, solomon, lord
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