KJV ORIGINAL
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.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
So Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada, went and attacked him and killed him. And he was buried at his own house in the wilderness.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes the execution of Joab, King Solomon's former military commander, who was killed for his past crimes and buried at his home in a remote area.
📚 Historical Context
This occurred during King Solomon's consolidation of power after David's death. Joab had been David's military commander but had killed innocent men and supported the wrong heir to the throne. Solomon ordered his execution as part of securing his kingdom and fulfilling his father David's final instructions for justice.
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