Poole's Outline of 1 Kings 2: David's Unfinished Business

Dr. Dilday
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David lying on his deathbed, giveth charge to Solomon of a religious life, 1-4. Of Joab, Barzillai, and Shimei, 5-9. He dieth: Solomon succeedeth, 10-12. Adonijah suing for Abishag, is put to death, 13-25. Abiathar is deprived of the priesthood, 26, 27. Joab fleeing to the horns of the altar is slain there, 28-34. Benaiah is put in Joab’s room, and Zadok in Abiathar’s, 35. Shimei confined to Jerusalem; going thence to Gath is put to death, 36-46.

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Dr. Dilday

4 days ago

Matthew Henry: "In this chapter we have David setting and Solomon at the same time rising. I. The conclusion of David's reign with his life. 1. The charge he gives to Solomon upon his deathbed, in general, to serve God (ver. 1-4), in particular, concerning Joab, Barzillai, and Shimei, ver. 5-9. 2. His death and burial, and the years of his reign, ver. 10-11. II. The beginning of Solomon's reign, ver. 12. Though he was to be a prince of peace, he began his reign with some remarkable acts of justice, 1. Upon Adonijah, whom he put to death for his aspiring pretensions, ver. 13-25. 2. Upon Abiathar, whom he deposed from the high priesthood for siding with Adonijah, ver…