1 Kings 2:5
Moreover thou knowest also what Joab the son of Zeruiah did to me, and what he did to the two captains of the hosts of Israel, unto Abner the son of Ner, and unto Amasa the son of Jether, whom he slew, and shed the blood of war in peace, and put the blood of war upon his girdle that was about his loins, and in his shoes that were on his feet.
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
Moreover thou knowest also what Joab the son of Zeruiah did unto me, even what he did to the two captains of the hosts of Israel, unto Abner the son of Ner, and unto Amasa the son of Jether, whom he slew, and shed the blood of war in peace, and put the blood of war upon his girdle that was about his loins, and in his shoes that were on his feet.
`And also, thou hast known that which he did to me--Joab son of Zeruiah--that which he did to two heads of the hosts of Israel, to Abner son of Ner, and to Amasa son of Jether--that he slayeth them, and maketh the blood of war in peace, and putteth the blood of war in his girdle, that <FI>is<Fi> on his loins, and in his sandals that <FI>are<Fi> on his feet;
Now you have knowledge of what Joab, the son of Zeruiah, did to me, and to the two captains of the army of Israel, Abner, the son of Ner, and Amasa, the son of Jether, whom he put to death, taking payment for the blood of war in time of peace, and making the band of my clothing and the shoes on my feet red with the blood of one put to death without cause.
Cross References
Also in thy skirts is found the blood of the souls of the poor innocents: I have not found it …
Were they ashamed when they had committed abomination? nay, they were not at all ashamed, neither could they blush: therefore …
For her blood is in the midst of her; she set it upon the top of a rock; she poured …
That it might cause fury to come up to take vengeance; I have set her blood upon the top of …
And there were three sons of Zeruiah there, Joab, and Abishai, and Asahel: and Asahel was as light of foot …
And when Abner was returned to Hebron, Joab took him aside in the gate to speak with him quietly, and …
And I am this day weak, though anointed king; and these men the sons of Zeruiah be too hard for …
And Absalom made Amasa captain of the host instead of Joab: which Amasa was a man’s son, whose name was …
And the king commanded Joab and Abishai and Ittai, saying, Deal gently for my sake with the young man, even …
And the man said unto Joab, Though I should receive a thousand shekels of silver in mine hand, yet would …