1 Kings 2:5-7

Contemporary English Version

^5 (A) Solomon, don't forget what Joab did to me by killing Abner son of Ner and Amasa son of Jether, the two commanders of Israel's army. He killed them as if they were his enemies in a war, but he did it when there was no war.^[a] He is guilty, and now it's up to you to punish him ⁶ in the way you think best. Whatever you do, don't let him die peacefully in his old age.

^7 (B) The sons of Barzillai from Gilead helped me when I was running from your brother Absalom.^[b] Be kind to them and let them eat at your table.