1 Kings 2:28
Then tidings came to Joab: for Joab had turned after Adonijah, though he turned not after Absalom. And Joab fled unto the tabernacle of the Lord, and caught hold on the horns of the altar.
Context
This verse from 1 Kings Chapter 2 connects to 8 cross-references. David's deathbed instructions to Solomon include keeping the law of Moses, dealing with Joab for his murders, repaying Barzillai's sons, and eliminating Shimei. David dies after forty years of reign. Solomon consolidates power: Adonijah is executed for requesting Abishag; Abiathar …
Other Translations
And the tidings came to Joab; for Joab had turned after Adonijah, though he turned not after Absalom. And Joab fled unto the Tent of Jehovah, and caught hold on the horns of the altar.
And the report hath come unto Joab--for Joab hath turned aside after Adonijah, though after Absalom he did not turn aside--and Joab fleeth unto the tent of Jehovah, and layeth hold on the horns of the altar.
And news of this came to Joab; for Joab had been one of Adonijah's supporters, though he had not been on Absalom's side. Then Joab went in flight to the Tent of the Lord, and put his hands on the horns of the altar.
Cross References
And thou shalt make the horns of it upon the four corners thereof: his horns shall be of the same: …
To me belongeth vengeance, and recompence; their foot shall slide in due time: for the day of their calamity is …
And Absalom made Amasa captain of the host instead of Joab: which Amasa was a man’s son, whose name was …
And David sent forth a third part of the people under the hand of Joab, and a third part under …
Then said Joab, I may not tarry thus with thee. And he took three darts in his hand, and thrust …
And ten young men that bare Joab’s armour compassed about and smote Absalom, and slew him.
And he conferred with Joab the son of Zeruiah, and with Abiathar the priest: and they following Adonijah helped him.
And Adonijah feared because of Solomon, and arose, and went, and caught hold on the horns of the altar.