I Kings · Chapter 2 King James Version

I Kings 2:29

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The Scripture

(29) 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.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)

In this chapter David appoints his son Solomon as king and the people celebrate his coronation with great joy. The priests and the people offer gifts and sacrifices to honor the new ruler. The chapter highlights the transition from David’s reign to Solomon’s and the communal worship of the king.

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