What consequences did Joab face for his actions according to 1 Kings 2:34? “So Benaiah son of Jehoiada went up, struck Joab down, and killed him. And he was buried at his own house in the wilderness.” Direct Consequences for Joab - Struck down and killed by Benaiah under King Solomon’s command. - Buried at his own house in the wilderness—no royal honor, no public mourning. Linked Outcomes - Blood-guilt returned on Joab’s own head, freeing David’s line from that stain (1 Kings 2:32-33). - His post as commander transferred to Benaiah (1 Kings 2:35). Background Verses - 2 Samuel 3:27; 20:9-10 — records Joab’s murders of Abner and Amasa. - Genesis 9:6; Numbers 35:33 — divine mandate that a murderer’s life be taken. |
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