1 Kings 2:27-29
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
27 (A)So Solomon dismissed Abiathar from the office of priest of the Lord, thus fulfilling the word the Lord had spoken in Shiloh against the house of Eli.
28 When the news came to Joab, since he had sided with Adonijah, though not with Absalom, he fled to the tent of the Lord and clung to the horns of the altar. 29 King Solomon was told, “Joab has fled to the tent of the Lord and is by the altar.” He sent Benaiah, son of Jehoiada, with the order, “Go, strike him down.”
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1 Kings 2:27-29
New International Version
27 So Solomon removed Abiathar from the priesthood of the Lord, fulfilling(A) the word the Lord had spoken at Shiloh about the house of Eli.
28 When the news reached Joab, who had conspired with Adonijah though not with Absalom, he fled to the tent of the Lord and took hold of the horns(B) of the altar. 29 King Solomon was told that Joab had fled to the tent of the Lord and was beside the altar.(C) Then Solomon ordered Benaiah(D) son of Jehoiada, “Go, strike him down!”
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