1 Kings 2:25

King James Version:

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And king Solomon sent by the hand of Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; and he fell upon him that he died.

Complete Jewish Bible:

King Shlomo commissioned B'nayah the son of Y'hoyada, and he struck him down, so that he died.

Berean Standard Bible:

So King Solomon sent the order to Benaiah son of Jehoiada, who struck down Adonijah, and he died.

American Standard Version:

And king Solomon sent by Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; and he fell upon him, so that he died.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And king^{H4428} Solomon^{H8010} sent^{H7971} by the hand^{H3027} of Benaiah^{H1141} the son^{H1121} of Jehoiada^{H3077}; and he fell^{H6293} upon him that he died^{H4191}.

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Commentary for 1 Kings 2:25

1 Kings 2:25 is a verse set within the broader context of the transition of power from King David to his son Solomon. The book of 1 Kings opens with David's final days and his instructions to Solomon to secure his kingdom and deal with those who had wronged him or posed a threat to his reign. Among these individuals was Adonijah, David's other son, who had attempted to usurp the throne. Despite initially being spared by Solomon, Adonijah's request for Abishag the Shunammite as his wife is seen as a renewed claim to the throne, which was a serious political challenge in the ancient Near East.

In response to this threat, King Solomon, having been established on the throne, acts decisively to consolidate his power and ensure the stability of his kingdom. The verse in question, 1 Kings 2:25, describes Solomon sending Benaiah, a loyal and trusted military leader, to execute Adonijah. This action is a direct fulfillment of David's charge to Solomon to deal with Adonijah if he showed himself to be a troublemaker (1 Kings 2:22-24).

The themes present in this verse include the establishment of royal authority, the importance of loyalty within the court, and the harsh political realities of ancient monarchies, where challenges to the throne were often met with severe consequences. The execution of Adonijah underscores the necessity for Solomon to eliminate potential rivals in order to secure his rule, a common practice among rulers of the time seeking to maintain power and protect their dynasty. This event also highlights the transition from David's era to Solomon's reign, emphasizing the latter's role as a wise but firm ruler who would go on to build the first Temple in Jerusalem and usher in a period of peace and prosperity for Israel.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H4428
   There are 1922 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מֶלֶךְ
   Transliteration: melek
   Pronunciation: meh'-lek
   Description: from מָלַךְ; a king; king, royal.
   
2. Strong's Number: H8010
   There are 263 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שְׁלֹמֹה
   Transliteration: Shᵉlômôh
   Pronunciation: shel-o-mo'
   Description: from שָׁלוֹם; peaceful; Shelomah, David's successor; Solomon.
   
3. Strong's Number: H7971
   There are 790 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שָׁלַח
   Transliteration: shâlach
   Pronunciation: shaw-lakh'
   Description: a primitive root; to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications); [idiom] any wise, appoint, bring (on the way), cast (away, out), conduct, [idiom] earnestly, forsake, give (up), grow long, lay, leave, let depart (down, go, loose), push away, put (away, forth, in, out), reach forth, send (away, forth, out), set, shoot (forth, out), sow, spread, stretch forth (out).
   
4. Strong's Number: H3027
   There are 1447 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יָד
   Transliteration: yâd
   Pronunciation: yawd
   Description: a primitive word; in distinction from כַּף, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of applications, both literally and figuratively, both proximate and remote (as follows); a hand (the open one (indicating power, means, direction, etc.),; ([phrase] be) able, [idiom] about, [phrase] armholes, at, axletree, because of, beside, border, [idiom] bounty, [phrase] broad, (broken-) handed, [idiom] by, charge, coast, [phrase] consecrate, [phrase] creditor, custody, debt, dominion, [idiom] enough, [phrase] fellowship, force, [idiom] from, hand(-staves, -y work), [idiom] he, himself, [idiom] in, labour, [phrase] large, ledge, (left-) handed, means, [idiom] mine, ministry, near, [idiom] of, [idiom] order, ordinance, [idiom] our, parts, pain, power, [idiom] presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay, draw with strength, stroke, [phrase] swear, terror, [idiom] thee, [idiom] by them, [idiom] themselves, [idiom] thine own, [idiom] thou, through, [idiom] throwing, [phrase] thumb, times, [idiom] to, [idiom] under, [idiom] us, [idiom] wait on, (way-) side, where, [phrase] wide, [idiom] with (him, me, you), work, [phrase] yield, [idiom] yourselves.
   
5. Strong's Number: H1141
   There are 41 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בְּנָיָה
   Transliteration: Bᵉnâyâh
   Pronunciation: ben-aw-yaw'
   Description: or בּנָיָהוּ; (prolonged) from בָּנָה and יָהּ; Jah has built; Benajah, the name of twelve Israelites; Benaiah.
   
6. Strong's Number: H1121
   There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בֵּן
   Transliteration: bên
   Pronunciation: bane
   Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth.
   
7. Strong's Number: H3077
   There are 48 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יְהוֹיָדָע
   Transliteration: Yᵉhôwyâdâʻ
   Pronunciation: yeh-ho-yaw-daw'
   Description: from יְהֹוָה and יָדַע; Jehovah-known; Jehojada, the name of three Israelites; Jehoiada. Compare יוֹיָדָע.
   
8. Strong's Number: H6293
   There are 43 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: פָּגַע
   Transliteration: pâgaʻ
   Pronunciation: paw-gah'
   Description: a primitive root; to impinge, by accident or violence, or (figuratively) by importunity; come (betwixt), cause to entreat, fall (upon), make intercession, intercessor, intreat, lay, light (upon), meet (together), pray, reach, run.
   
9. Strong's Number: H4191
   There are 694 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מוּת
   Transliteration: mûwth
   Pronunciation: mooth
   Description: a primitive root; to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill; [idiom] at all, [idiom] crying, (be) dead (body, man, one), (put to, worthy of) death, destroy(-er), (cause to, be like to, must) die, kill, necro(-mancer), [idiom] must needs, slay, [idiom] surely, [idiom] very suddenly, [idiom] in (no) wise.