1 Kings 2:35

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

¶ And the king put Benaiah the son of Jehoiada in his room over the host: and Zadok the priest did the king put in the room of Abiathar.

Complete Jewish Bible:

The king put B'nayah the son of Y'hoyada in charge of the army instead of him, and the king replaced Evyatar with Tzadok the cohen.

Berean Standard Bible:

And the king appointed Benaiah son of Jehoiada in Joab’s place over the army, and he appointed Zadok the priest in Abiathar’s place.

American Standard Version:

And the king put Benaiah the son of Jehoiada in his room over the host; and Zadok the priest did the king put in the room of Abiathar.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And the king^{H4428} put^{H5414} Benaiah^{H1141} the son^{H1121} of Jehoiada^{H3077} in his room over the host^{H6635}: and Zadok^{H6659} the priest^{H3548} did the king^{H4428} put^{H5414} in the room of Abiathar^{H54}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Explore This Verse Across Other Resources:

BibleHub.com BibleRef.com

Commentary for 1 Kings 2:35

1 Kings 2:35 is a verse that captures a moment of political and religious transition in the early monarchy of Israel. The historical context is set during the reign of King Solomon, who succeeded his father, King David. In this verse, Solomon is consolidating his power by making strategic appointments to key positions in his administration.

The verse specifically mentions two individuals: Benaiah, son of Jehoiada, and Zadok the priest. Benaiah is appointed as the head of Solomon's military forces, effectively taking the place of Joab, David's former army commander, who had been executed earlier in the chapter for his disloyalty to Solomon. This appointment signifies Solomon's intention to secure the loyalty of the military and ensure that his rule is safeguarded by trustworthy commanders.

Zadok, on the other hand, is installed in the place of Abiathar as the high priest. Abiathar had been banished to Anathoth by Solomon for supporting Adonijah's claim to the throne, which was in opposition to Solomon's succession. Zadok's elevation to the priesthood represents Solomon's control over the religious institutions of Israel, ensuring that the priesthood is aligned with his kingship.

The themes of loyalty, divine favor, and political shrewdness are central to this verse. Solomon's actions reflect his wisdom in choosing capable and loyal men for critical roles, which is essential for the stability and prosperity of his reign. The verse also underscores the intertwining of political and religious authority in ancient Israel, as Solomon exerts influence over both realms to solidify his rule. This strategic consolidation of power sets the stage for the golden era of Solomon's reign, where Israel would experience great wealth, building projects such as the First Temple, and international renown.

*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model

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: H5414
   There are 1816 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: נָתַן
   Transliteration: nâthan
   Pronunciation: naw-than'
   Description: a primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.); add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield.
   
3. 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.
   
4. 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.
   
5. 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.
   
6. Strong's Number: H6635
   There are 463 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: צָבָא
   Transliteration: tsâbâʼ
   Pronunciation: tsaw-baw'
   Description: or (feminine) צְבָאָה; from צָבָא; a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized forwar (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (specifically, hardship, worship); appointed time, ([phrase]) army, ([phrase]) battle, company, host, service, soldiers, waiting upon, war(-fare).
   
7. Strong's Number: H6659
   There are 50 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: צָדוֹק
   Transliteration: Tsâdôwq
   Pronunciation: tsaw-doke'
   Description: from צָדַק; just; Tsadok, the name of eight or nine Israelites; Zadok.
   
8. Strong's Number: H3548
   There are 653 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: כֹּהֵן
   Transliteration: kôhên
   Pronunciation: ko-hane'
   Description: active participle of כָּהַן; literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman); chief ruler, [idiom] own, priest, prince, principal officer.
   
9. Strong's Number: H54
   There are 3292 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֶבְיָתָר
   Transliteration: ʼEbyâthâr
   Pronunciation: ab-yaw-thawr'
   Description: contracted from אָב and יָתַר; father of abundance (i.e. liberal); Ebjathar, an Israelite; Abiathar.