1 Kings 2:29

Someone told King Solomon, "Joab has run to the tent of the LORD. He is beside the altar now." So Solomon sent Benaiah son of Jehoiada. He said, "Go and strike him down!"

1 Kings 2:29, Readable English Bible (READ)

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Previous · 1 Kings 2:28Joab heard the news. He had sided with Adonijah, though he had not sided with Absalom. So Joab ran to the tent of the LORD. He grabbed the horns of the altar. Next · 1 Kings 2:30Benaiah went into the tent of the LORD. He said to Joab, "The king says, 'Come out!'" But Joab answered, "No. I will die here." So Benaiah took the message…