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1 Kings 2:5-7
International Standard Version
1 Kings 2:5-7
International Standard Version
5 “Furthermore, you’re aware of what Zeruiah’s son Joab did to me and to those two commanders of the armies of Israel, Ner’s son Abner and Jether’s son Amasa, whom he killed, and how he shed the blood of wartime during times of peace, staining the very belt he wears around his waist and the sandals he wears on his feet. 6 So act consistently with your wisdom, and don’t let him die as a peaceful old man.[a] 7 Be gracious to the descendants of Barzillai the Gileadite, and provide for them in your household,[b] because they helped me when I had to run from your brother Absalom.
Footnotes
- 1 Kings 2:6 Lit. let his gray hair descend to Sheol in peace
- 1 Kings 2:7 Lit. them at your table
1 Kings 2:5-7
New International Version
1 Kings 2:5-7
New International Version
5 “Now you yourself know what Joab(A) son of Zeruiah did to me—what he did to the two commanders of Israel’s armies, Abner(B) son of Ner and Amasa(C) son of Jether. He killed them, shedding their blood in peacetime as if in battle, and with that blood he stained the belt around his waist and the sandals on his feet. 6 Deal with him according to your wisdom,(D) but do not let his gray head go down to the grave in peace.
7 “But show kindness(E) to the sons of Barzillai(F) of Gilead and let them be among those who eat at your table.(G) They stood by me when I fled from your brother Absalom.
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