1 Kings 2:31
And the king said unto him, Do as he hath said, and fall upon him, and bury him; that thou mayest take away the innocent blood, which Joab shed, from me, and from the house of my father.
Context
This verse from 1 Kings Chapter 2 connects to 10 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 king said unto him, Do as he hath said, and fall upon him, and bury him; that thou mayest take away the blood, which Joab shed without cause, from me and from my father’s house.
And the king saith to him, `Do as he hath spoken, and fall upon him, and thou hast buried him, and turned aside the causeless blood which Joab shed, from off me, and from off the house of my father;
And the king said, Do as he has said and make an attack on him there, and put his body into the earth; so that you may take away from me and from my family the blood of one put to death by Joab without cause.
Cross References
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Whoso sheddeth man’s blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man.
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So ye shall not pollute the land wherein ye are: for blood it defileth the land: and the land cannot …
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