Solomon Consolidates His Power

1 Kings 2:13-46

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Genesis

The Creation of the World 1:1-2:3 The Creation of Man and Woman 2:4-25 The Fall of Man 3:1-24 Cain and Abel 4:1-26 From Adam to Noah 5:1-32 The Flood 6:1-8:22 God’s Covenant with Noah 9:1-17 Noah’s Drunkenness and Curse 9:18-29 Nations Descended from Noah 10:1-32 The Tower of Babel 11:1-9 From Shem to Abram 11:10-32 The Call of Abram 12:1-9 Abram in Egypt 12:10-20 Abram and Lot Separate 13:1-18 Abram Rescues Lot 14:1-24 God’s Covenant with Abram 15:1-21 Hagar and Ishmael 16:1-16 The Covenant of Circumcision 17:1-27 A Son Promised to Sarah 18:1-15 Abraham Intercedes for Sodom 18:16-33 The Destruction of Sodom 19:1-29 The Origin of Moab and Ammon 19:30-38 Abraham and Abimelech 20:1-18 The Birth of Isaac 21:1-7 Hagar and Ishmael Sent Away 21:8-21 A Treaty with Abimelech 21:22-34 The Sacrifice of Isaac 22:1-19 Nahor’s Children 22:20-24 The Death and Burial of Sarah 23:1-20 A Wife for Isaac 24:1-67 The Death of Abraham 25:1-11 Ishmael’s Descendants 25:12-18 Esau and Jacob 25:19-34 Isaac and Abimelech 26:1-35 Jacob Takes Esau’s Blessing 27:1-40 Jacob Sent to Paddan-aram 27:41-28:9 Jacob’s Dream at Bethel 28:10-22 Jacob Meets Rachel 29:1-14 Jacob Marries Leah and Rachel 29:15-30 The Children of Jacob 29:31-30:24 Jacob’s Prosperity 30:25-43 Jacob Flees from Laban 31:1-21 Jacob and Laban Make a Covenant 31:22-55 Jacob Prepares to Meet Esau 32:1-21 Jacob Wrestles with God 32:22-32 Jacob Meets Esau 33:1-20 Dinah and the Shechemites 34:1-31 God Blesses Jacob at Bethel 35:1-15 Deaths of Rachel and Isaac 35:16-29 Esau’s Descendants 36:1-30 The Kings of Edom 36:31-43 Joseph’s Dreams 37:1-11 Joseph Sold by His Brothers 37:12-36 Judah and Tamar 38:1-30 Joseph and Potiphar’s Wife 39:1-23 Joseph Interprets Dreams in Prison 40:1-23 Pharaoh’s Dreams 41:1-40 Joseph Rises to Power 41:41-57 Joseph’s Brothers Go to Egypt 42:1-38 Joseph’s Brothers Return with Benjamin 43:1-34 The Silver Cup 44:1-34 Joseph Reveals Himself 45:1-28 Jacob Goes to Egypt 46:1-47:12 Joseph and the Famine 47:13-31 Jacob Blesses Ephraim and Manasseh 48:1-22 Jacob Blesses His Sons 49:1-28 The Death and Burial of Jacob 49:29-50:14 Joseph Reassures His Brothers 50:15-21 The Death of Joseph 50:22-26

Exodus

Israel Increases in Egypt 1:1-22 The Birth of Moses 2:1-10 Moses Flees to Midian 2:11-25 The Burning Bush 3:1-22 Signs for Moses 4:1-17 Moses Returns to Egypt 4:18-31 Moses and Aaron Before Pharaoh 5:1-21 God Promises Deliverance 5:22-6:12 The Genealogy of Moses and Aaron 6:13-27 Moses and Aaron Sent to Pharaoh 6:28-7:7 Aaron’s Staff Becomes a Serpent 7:8-13 The First Plague: Water to Blood 7:14-24 The Second Plague: Frogs 7:25-8:15 The Third Plague: Gnats 8:16-19 The Fourth Plague: Flies 8:20-32 The Fifth Plague: Livestock Die 9:1-7 The Sixth Plague: Boils 9:8-12 The Seventh Plague: Hail 9:13-35 The Eighth Plague: Locusts 10:1-20 The Ninth Plague: Darkness 10:21-29 A Final Plague Threatened 11:1-10 The Passover 12:1-30 The Exodus 12:31-42 Passover Regulations 12:43-51 Consecration of the Firstborn 13:1-16 Crossing the Red Sea 13:17-14:31 The Song of Moses 15:1-21 Bitter Water Made Sweet 15:22-27 Manna from Heaven 16:1-36 Water from the Rock 17:1-7 Amalek Defeated 17:8-16 Jethro’s Advice 18:1-27 Israel at Mount Sinai 19:1-25 The Ten Commandments 20:1-21 Laws About Altars 20:22-21:1 Laws About Slaves 21:2-11 Laws About Personal Injuries 21:12-36 Laws About Restitution 22:1-15 Laws About Holiness 22:16-31 Laws About Justice 23:1-9 Sabbath Years and Weeks 23:10-13 The Three Feasts 23:14-19 The Angel and the Promises 23:20-33 The Covenant Confirmed 24:1-18 Contributions for the Sanctuary 25:1-9 The Ark of the Testimony 25:10-22 The Table for Bread 25:23-30 The Golden Lampstand 25:31-40 The Tabernacle 26:1-37 The Bronze Altar 27:1-8 The Court of the Tabernacle 27:9-19 Oil for the Lamp 27:20-21 The Priests’ Garments 28:1-5 The Ephod 28:6-14 The Breastpiece of Judgment 28:15-30 Other Priestly Garments 28:31-43 Consecration of the Priests 29:1-46 The Altar of Incense 30:1-10 The Census Tax 30:11-16 The Bronze Basin 30:17-21 The Anointing Oil 30:22-33 The Incense 30:34-38 Oholiab and Bezalel 31:1-11 The Sabbath Sign 31:12-18 The Golden Calf 32:1-33:6 The Tent of Meeting 33:7-11 Moses’ Intercession and God’s Glory 33:12-23 New Tablets and Covenant 34:1-28 The Shining Face of Moses 34:29-35 Sabbath Regulations 35:1-3 Freewill Offerings for the Tabernacle 35:4-29 Bezalel and Oholiab Set Apart 35:30-36:7 Making the Tabernacle 36:8-38 Making the Ark 37:1-9 Making the Table 37:10-16 Making the Lampstand 37:17-24 Making the Altar of Incense 37:25-29 Making the Bronze Altar 38:1-7 Making the Bronze Basin 38:8 Making the Court 38:9-20 Materials of the Tabernacle 38:21-31 Making the Priests’ Garments 39:1 The Ephod Made 39:2-7 The Breastpiece Made 39:8-21 Other Garments Made 39:22-31 The Work Completed 39:32-43 The Tabernacle Erected 40:1-33 The Glory Fills the Tabernacle 40:34-38

Numbers

The Census of Israel 1:1-54 Arrangement of the Camp 2:1-34 The Levites’ Duties 3:1-51 Kohathites’ Service 4:1-20 Gershonites’ Service 4:21-28 Merarites’ Service 4:29-33 Census of the Levites 4:34-49 Unclean Removed from Camp 5:1-4 Restitution for Wrongs 5:5-10 The Test for Adultery 5:11-31 The Nazirite Vow 6:1-21 The Priestly Blessing 6:22-27 Offerings of the Leaders 7:1-89 The Lamps 8:1-4 The Levites Consecrated 8:5-26 The Passover Celebrated 9:1-14 The Cloud Over the Tabernacle 9:15-23 The Silver Trumpets 10:1-10 Departure from Sinai 10:11-36 Complaint and Quail; Seventy Elders 11:1-35 Miriam and Aaron Oppose Moses 12:1-16 Spies Sent into Canaan 13:1-25 Report of the Spies 13:26-33 The People Rebel 14:1-45 Offerings and Firstfruits 15:1-21 Unintentional Sin and Presumptuous Sin 15:22-31 The Sabbath-Breaker 15:32-36 Tassels on Garments 15:37-41 Korah’s Rebellion 16:1-50 Aaron’s Staff Buds 17:1-13 Priests’ and Levites’ Duties 18:1-7 Portions for Priests and Levites 18:8-32 The Red Heifer 19:1-22 Water from the Rock at Meribah 20:1-13 Edom Refuses Passage 20:14-21 Aaron’s Death 20:22-29 Arad Defeated 21:1-3 The Bronze Serpent 21:4-9 Journeys in the Wilderness 21:10-20 Victories over Sihon and Og 21:21-35 Balaam Summoned 22:1-20 Balaam’s Donkey and the Angel 22:21-41 Balaam’s First Oracle 23:1-12 Balaam’s Second Oracle 23:13-26 Balaam’s Third Oracle 23:27-24:14 The Star out of Jacob 24:15-19 Balaam’s Final Sayings 24:20-25 Baal of Peor and Phinehas 25:1-18 The Second Census 26:1-65 Daughters of Zelophehad 27:1-11 Joshua Appointed 27:12-23 Daily Offerings 28:1-8 Sabbath Offerings 28:9-10 Monthly Offerings 28:11-15 Passover Offerings 28:16-25 Weeks (Firstfruits) Offerings 28:26-31 Trumpets Offerings 29:1-6 Day of Atonement Offerings 29:7-11 Booths Offerings 29:12-40 Vows 30:1-16 War with Midian—Spoils 31:1-24 Division of the Spoils 31:25-54 Reuben, Gad, and Half-Manasseh 32:1-42 Stages of Israel’s Journey 33:1-56 Boundaries of the Land 34:1-29 Levitical Cities 35:1-5 Cities of Refuge 35:6-34 Marriage of Zelophehad’s Daughters 36:1-13

Deuteronomy

Preamble and Setting 1:1-8 Leaders Appointed 1:9-18 Spies Sent 1:19-25 Rebellion and Judgment 1:26-46 Journey Through Edom, Moab, Ammon 2:1-23 Victory over Sihon 2:24-37 Victory over Og 3:1-11 Allotment East of Jordan 3:12-20 Moses Forbidden to Enter 3:21-29 Call to Obey 4:1-14 No Idols 4:15-31 The LORD Alone Is God 4:32-40 Cities of Refuge East 4:41-43 Introduction to the Law 4:44-49 The Ten Commandments Rehearsed 5:1-33 The Shema and Instruction 6:1-25 Warning Against the Nations 7:1-26 Do Not Forget the LORD 8:1-20 Not for Your Righteousness 9:1-6 Israel’s Rebellions Recounted 9:7-29 New Tablets; Ark 10:1-11 Fear the LORD 10:12-22 Love, Obey, Choose 11:1-32 The Place of Worship 12:1-32 False Prophets and Idolatry 13:1-18 Clean and Unclean Foods 14:1-21 Tithes 14:22-29 Sabbatical Year 15:1-11 Hebrew Slaves 15:12-18 Firstborn Animals 15:19-23 Passover 16:1-8 Weeks 16:9-12 Booths 16:13-17 Justice 16:18-20 Forbidden Worship 16:21-17:7 Difficult Cases 17:8-13 Laws for the King 17:14-20 Provision for Levites 18:1-8 Abominable Practices 18:9-13 A Prophet Like Moses 18:14-22 Cities of Refuge 19:1-14 Witnesses and Penalties 19:15-21 Rules for War 20:1-20 Unsolved Murder 21:1-9 Wives from War 21:10-14 Rights of the Firstborn 21:15-17 Rebellious Son 21:18-21 Various Laws 21:22-22:12 Laws of Chastity 22:13-30 Assembly Exclusions 23:1-8 Camp Purity 23:9-14 Various Laws Continued 23:15-25:19 Firstfruits and Tithes Confession 26:1-15 You Are the LORD’s People 26:16-19 Law on Stones and Altar 27:1-8 Curses Pronounced 27:9-26 Blessings for Obedience 28:1-14 Curses for Disobedience 28:15-68 Renewal in Moab 29:1-29 Choose Life 30:1-20 Joshua Commissioned 31:1-8 Public Reading of the Law 31:9-13 Moses’ Warning of Apostasy 31:14-29 The Song of Moses 31:30-32:47 Moses to Die on Nebo 32:48-52 Moses Blesses Israel 33:1-29 The Death of Moses 34:1-12

Joshua

Joshua Commissioned and Encouraged 1:1-18 Rahab Protects the Spies 2:1-24 Crossing the Jordan and Memorial Stones 3:1-4:24 Renewal at Gilgal: Circumcision and Passover 5:1-12 The Commander Appears and the Fall of Jericho 5:13-6:27 Defeat at Ai and Achan's Sin Revealed 7:1-26 The Capture and Destruction of Ai 8:1-29 Altar on Mount Ebal and the Law Proclaimed 8:30-35 The Gibeonite Deception and Treaty 9:1-27 Victory at Gibeon and the Long Day 10:1-15 Capture and Execution of the Five Kings 10:16-28 The Southern Campaign and Conquest of Cities 10:29-43 Defeat of the Northern Coalition and Hazor Destroyed 11:1-23 Lists of Kings Defeated East and West of the Jordan 12:1-24 Land Remaining to Be Possessed 13:1-7 Allotments East of the Jordan 13:8-33 Procedure for Distributing the Land and Levitical Cities 14:1-5 Caleb's Claim and Inheritance of Hebron 14:6-15 Boundaries and Towns of Judah 15:1-63 Ephraim and West Manasseh: Boundaries and Claims 16:1-17:18 Shiloh Established and the Land Surveyed 18:1-10 Territory and Towns of Benjamin 18:11-28 Territory of Simeon 19:1-9 Territory of Zebulun 19:10-16 Territory of Issachar 19:17-23 Territory of Asher 19:24-31 Territory of Naphtali 19:32-39 Territory of Dan 19:40-48 Completion of the Allotments and Joshua's Inheritance 19:49-51 Cities of Refuge Established 20:1-9 Levitical Cities and Their Holdings 21:1-45 The Eastern Tribes' Altar and the Reconciliation 22:1-34 Joshua's Farewell Exhortation and Warning 23:1-16 Renewal of the Covenant at Shechem 24:1-27 Death and Burial of Joshua and Eleazar 24:28-33

1 Samuel

Hannah's Prayer for a Son 1:1-20 Hannah Presents Samuel to the Lord 1:21-28 Hannah's Song of Praise 2:1-11 Eli's Corrupt Sons and Samuel's Childhood 2:12-26 Prophecy of Judgment on Eli's House 2:27-36 Samuel's Call and the Lord's Word to Eli 3:1-4:1 Israel Defeated and the Ark Captured 4:2-11 Eli's Death and the Birth of Ichabod 4:12-22 The Ark Brings Judgment in Philistine Cities 5:1-12 The Ark Returned to Israel 6:1-7:1 Samuel Judges Israel and Delivers Them at Mizpah 7:2-17 Israel Demands a King 8:1-22 Saul Chosen and Given Signs 9:1-10:8 Saul Proclaimed King by Lot 10:9-27 Saul's Victory at Jabesh-Gilead 11:1-11 Saul Confirmed as King at Gilgal 11:12-15 Samuel's Farewell and Exhortation to Israel 12:1-25 Saul's Unauthorized Sacrifice and Rebuke 13:1-15 Philistine Pressure and Israel's Lack of Arms 13:16-22 Jonathan's Bold Assault and Victory 13:23-14:14 Saul's Rash Oath and Its Consequences 14:15-23 Saul's Pursuit and Jonathan's Exploits 14:24-48 Saul's Family and Mighty Men 14:49-52 Saul's Disobedience and Rejection as King 15:1-35 David Anointed by Samuel 16:1-13 David Serves Saul and Eases His Torment 16:14-23 David and Goliath 17:1-58 David's Rise and Saul's Jealousy 18:1-30 Saul's Attempts on David's Life and Jonathan's Intervention 19:1-24 David and Jonathan's Covenant 20:1-42 David at Nob: Bread and Goliath's Sword 21:1-9 David Feigns Madness at Gath 21:10-15 David Gathers Followers and Seeks Priestly Aid 22:1-5 Massacre at Nob and Abiathar Joins David 22:6-23 David Delivers Keilah and Inquires of God 23:1-6 Saul's Pursuit, Ziphite Betrayal, and David's Escape 23:7-29 David Spares Saul in a Cave 24:1-22 Nabal's Folly and Abigail's Intervention 25:1-44 David Again Spares Saul in His Camp 26:1-25 David Seeks Refuge with Achish 27:1-12 Saul and the Witch of Endor 28:1-25 The Philistines Reject David 29:1-11 David Recovers His Family and Defeats the Amalekites 30:1-31 The Death of Saul and His Sons 31:1-13

2 Samuel

An Amalekite Reports Saul and Jonathan's Death 1:1-16 David's Lament for Saul and Jonathan 1:17-27 David Anointed King of Judah at Hebron 2:1-7 Ish‑Bosheth Made King; Civil War with David Begins 2:8-3:5 Abner Seeks Alliance with David 3:6-21 Joab Murders Abner; David's Protest and Mourning 3:22-39 Ish‑Bosheth Assassinated 4:1-12 David Anointed King over All Israel 5:1-5 David Captures Jerusalem and Establishes His House 5:6-16 David's Victories over the Philistines 5:17-25 Bringing the Ark to Jerusalem; Uzzah's Death and David's Joy 6:1-23 God's Covenant with David 7:1-17 David's Prayer of Thanksgiving for God's Promise 7:18-29 David's Military Victories 8:1-14 David's Officials and Mighty Men 8:15-18 David Shows Kindness to Mephibosheth 9:1-13 War with the Ammonites and Syrians 10:1-19 David and Bathsheba; the Death of Uriah 11:1-27 Nathan Rebukes David; Judgment and Aftermath 12:1-31 Amnon's Crime against Tamar 13:1-22 Absalom Kills Amnon and Flees 13:23-39 Joab Secures Absalom's Return and Reconciliation 14:1-33 Absalom's Conspiracy and Rise to Power 15:1-12 David Flees Jerusalem; Loyal Followers Accompany Him 15:13-37 Ziba Brings Provisions to David 16:1-4 Shimei Curses David as He Flees 16:5-14 Counsel in Absalom's Court; Ahithophel's Plan and Hushai's Counterplot 16:15-17:29 Battle in the Forest of Ephraim and Absalom's Death 18:1-18 Reports of Victory and David's Grief for Absalom 18:19-19:8 David's Return to Jerusalem; Reconciliation and Disputes 19:9-43 Sheba's Revolt and Its Suppression 20:1-26 Famine and the Gibeonites' Demand; Saul's Descendants Executed 21:1-14 David's Battles with the Philistines and the Valor of His Men 21:15-22 David's Song of Deliverance 22:1-51 David's Final Oracle 23:1-7 The Deeds of David's Mighty Warriors 23:8-39 David's Census and the Resulting Plague 24:1-17 David Purchases the Threshing Floor; Sacrifice and End of Plague 24:18-25

1 Kings

Adonijah Attempts to Seize the Throne 1:1-27 Solomon Anointed King 1:28-53 David's Charge to Solomon and Death 2:1-12 Solomon Consolidates His Power 2:13-46 Solomon's Request for Wisdom 3:1-15 Solomon's Wise Judgment 3:16-28 Solomon's Officials and Administrative Order 4:1-19 The Wealth and Prosperity of Israel 4:20-28 Solomon's Wisdom and Fame 4:29-34 Alliances and Preparations for the Temple 5:1-18 Solomon Builds the Temple 6:1-38 Solomon's Palace and Structural Works 7:1-12 Temple Furnishings and the Work of Hiram 7:13-51 The Ark Brought into the Temple 8:1-21 Solomon's Prayer of Dedication 8:22-61 The Dedication Celebrated with Sacrifice 8:62-66 God's Promise and Warning to Solomon 9:1-9 Solomon's Building Projects and Trade 9:10-28 The Queen of Sheba Visits Solomon 10:1-13 The Wealth and Splendor of Solomon's Reign 10:14-29 Solomon's Foreign Wives and Apostasy 11:1-13 Adversaries Raised Against Solomon 11:14-25 Jeroboam's Call and the Promise of Division 11:26-40 Summary of Solomon's Reign and Death 11:41-43 Rehoboam's Folly and the Kingdom Divides 12:1-24 Jeroboam Establishes Golden Calves 12:25-33 Prophetic Rebuke at Bethel and Deception 13:1-34 Ahijah's Prophecy Against Jeroboam 14:1-20 Rehoboam's Unfaithfulness and Shishak's Invasion 14:21-31 Abijam's Short Reign in Judah 15:1-8 Asa's Reforms and Early Reign 15:9-24 Nadab's Reign and Baasha's Conspiracy 15:25-32 Baasha's Reign and Jehu's Prophecy 15:33-16:7 Elah Assassinated and Zimri's Usurpation 16:8-14 Zimri's Suicide and Omri's Rise to Power 16:15-20 Omri Establishes Samaria as Capital 16:21-28 Ahab and Jezebel Introduce Baal Worship 16:29-34 Elijah Announces the Drought and Is Fed by Ravens 17:1-6 Elijah in Zarephath: Provision and Resurrection 17:7-24 Elijah Confronts Ahab and Prepares for Confrontation 18:1-15 Elijah on Mount Carmel and the Fall of Baal's Prophets 18:16-46 Elijah Flees to Horeb and Is Renewed 19:1-9 God's Response to Elijah and New Commissions 19:10-18 The Call of Elisha 19:19-21 Ben‑hadad Besieges Samaria; Israel's Defiant Response 20:1-12 Israel's Victories Over Aram and Ahab's Mercy 20:13-34 A Prophet Enacts Judgment on the King 20:35-43 Naboth's Vineyard: Ahab and Jezebel's Crime and Punishment 21:1-29 Ahab and Jehoshaphat Seek Counsel; Micaiah's True Prophecy 22:1-28 Ahab Dies at Ramoth‑Gilead 22:29-40 Jehoshaphat's Reign in Judah 22:41-50 Ahaziah Succeeds Ahab and Does Evil 22:51-53

2 Kings

Ahaziah Seeks Counsel and Elijah’s Judgment 1:1-18 Elijah Taken Up; Elisha Succeeds 2:1-18 Elisha Purifies Jericho’s Water 2:19-22 Mockers of Elisha Mauled by Bears 2:23-25 Alliance Against Moab and Elisha’s Miracle 3:1-27 The Widow’s Oil Multiplied 4:1-7 Elisha Restores the Shunammite’s Son 4:8-37 Poisoned Stew Made Safe 4:38-41 Elisha Feeds a Hundred Men 4:42-44 Naaman Healed of Leprosy and Gehazi’s Greed 5:1-27 The Floating Axe Head 6:1-7 Elisha Foils the Aramean Raid 6:8-23 Famine Besieges Samaria 6:24-7:2 Arameans Flee; Samaria’s Deliverance 7:3-20 The Shunammite Restored to Her Land 8:1-6 Elisha Foretells Hazael’s Rise 8:7-15 Jehoram’s Reign in Israel 8:16-24 Ahaziah of Judah Ascends the Throne 8:25-29 Anointing of Jehu as King 9:1-13 Jehu Slays Joram and the House of Ahab 9:14-29 The Death of Jezebel 9:30-37 Jehu Executes Ahab’s Kin at Jezreel 10:1-17 Jehu Destroys Baal Worship 10:18-36 Joash Crowned; Athaliah Overthrown 11:1-21 Joash Repairs the Temple 12:1-21 Jehoahaz of Israel and Aramean Oppression 13:1-9 Jehoash of Israel and Elisha’s Final Acts 13:10-25 Amaziah of Judah: Victory and Pride 14:1-22 Jeroboam II Restores Israel’s Borders 14:23-29 Azariah (Uzziah) King of Judah 15:1-7 Zechariah’s Short Reign and Assassination 15:8-12 Shallum’s Brief Usurpation and Murder 15:13-16 Menahem’s Reign and Tribute to Assyria 15:17-22 Pekahiah Murdered; Pekah’s Conspiracy 15:23-26 Pekah Rules and Wars with Judah 15:27-31 Jotham King of Judah 15:32-38 Ahaz’s Reign and Submission to Assyria 16:1-20 Fall of Samaria and Israel’s Exile 17:1-6 Reasons for Israel’s Exile 17:7-23 Resettling Samaria and Syncretistic Worship 17:24-41 Hezekiah’s Reforms and Fortifications 18:1-16 Rabshakeh’s Taunts before Jerusalem 18:17-37 Hezekiah’s Plea and Isaiah’s Prophecy 19:1-13 Hezekiah’s Prayer of Surrender 19:14-19 The LORD Delivers Jerusalem from Sennacherib 19:20-37 Hezekiah’s Illness, Recovery, and the Sign 20:1-11 Hezekiah’s Pride and a Warning about Babylon 20:12-21 Manasseh’s Long, Wicked Reign 21:1-18 Amon’s Short Reign and Assassination 21:19-26 Josiah Finds the Book of the Law and Reforms 22:1-20 Josiah’s Covenant Renewal and Passover 23:1-30 Jehoahaz Deposed; Jehoiakim Installed by Egypt 23:31-35 Jehoiakim’s Reign and Babylonian Pressure 23:36-24:7 Jehoiachin’s Brief Reign and First Exile 24:8-17 Zedekiah Appointed as Babylon’s Vassal 24:18-19 Siege and Fall of Jerusalem; Destruction and Exile 24:20-25:26 Jehoiachin Released from Babylonian Prison 25:27-30

1 Chronicles

Genealogies from Adam to Abraham 1:1-27 The Descendants of Abraham 1:28-34 The Edomite Genealogies (Esau and Seir) 1:35-54 The Sons of Israel 2:1-2 The Genealogy and Families of Judah 2:3-55 David’s Descendants and the Royal Line 3:1-24 Judahite Families and Notable Descendants 4:1-23 The Families and Settlements of Simeon 4:24-43 Transjordanian Tribes and Their Chiefs 5:1-10 Wars and Settlements East of the Jordan 5:11-22 Loss of Territory and Exile East of the Jordan 5:23-26 The Levites: Genealogy and Temple Service 6:1-81 The Tribe of Issachar 7:1-5 A Register of Benjamin’s Households 7:6-12 A Brief Genealogical Note 7:13 The Tribe of Naphtali 7:14-19 The Tribe of Manasseh 7:20-29 The Tribe of Ephraim 7:30-40 The Genealogy of Benjamin (including Saul’s Line) 8:1-9:1 Resettlement of Jerusalem: Residents and Officials 9:2-34 Gatekeepers and Temple Servants in Jerusalem 9:35-44 The Death of Saul and the End of His House 10:1-14 David Anointed King over Israel 11:1-3 David Captures Jerusalem (Zion) 11:4-9 David’s Mighty Men and Warriors 11:10-47 Those Who Came to David at Hebron (Judah’s Support) 12:1-22 Israel’s Warriors Join David at Hebron 12:23-40 Bringing the Ark: Preparations and Uzzah’s Death 13:1-14 David’s Household and Philistine Submission 14:1-7 David’s Victories over the Philistines 14:8-17 Preparations for Bringing the Ark to Jerusalem 15:1-16:6 David Institutes Worship and a Song of Praise 16:7-43 God’s Covenant with David (Nathan’s Oracle) 17:1-15 David’s Prayer of Thanksgiving for the Covenant 17:16-27 David’s Military Victories and Tribute 18:1-13 David’s Officials and the Spoils of War 18:14-17 War with the Ammonites and Their Allies 19:1-19 The Campaign against Rabbah (Ammon) 20:1-3 Defeat of the Philistines and Their Champions 20:4-8 David’s Census, Plague, and Purchase of the Temple Site 21:1-22:1 David’s Preparations and Instructions for Solomon 22:2-19 David Organizes the Levites 23:1-6 Levitical Families and Their Heads 23:7-11 Age Regulations and Duties of the Levites 23:12-20 Assignments of Levites: Singers, Gatekeepers, Treasurers 23:21-32 Divisions of the Priests into Twenty‑Four Courses 24:1-19 Priestly Families and Their Cities 24:20-31 The Levitical Musicians and Their Organization 25:1-31 Gatekeepers and Their Lineages 26:1-19 Officials Responsible for Treasuries and Records 26:20-32 Military Divisions and Their Commanders 27:1-15 David’s Civil Officials and Overseers 27:16-24 Heads of the King’s Household and Provisions 27:25-34 David’s Charge to Solomon and the Temple Plan 28:1-21 The Nation’s Offerings for the Temple 29:1-9 David’s Prayer of Praise and Blessing for Solomon 29:10-20 David’s Final Acts and Organization of the Kingdom 29:21-25 The Death of David and Solomon’s Accession 29:26-30

2 Chronicles

Solomon's Sacrifice at Gibeon and Prayer for Wisdom 1:1-17 Solomon Secures Materials and Craftsmen for the Temple 2:1-18 The Temple: Foundation and Structure 3:1-17 Temple Furnishings and Completion of the Work 4:1-5:1 The Ark Installed and Solomon's Dedication Prayer 5:2-6:11 Solomon's Prayer of Dedication and God's Assurance 6:12-42 The Lord Fills the Temple and the Dedication Festival 7:1-10 God Appears to Solomon and Gives a Conditional Promise 7:11-22 Solomon's Other Buildings and Relations with Hiram 8:1-18 The Queen of Sheba Visits Solomon 9:1-12 Solomon's Wealth, Trade, and Administration 9:13-28 Summary of Solomon's Reign and Death 9:29-31 Rehoboam's Folly and the Division of the Kingdom 10:1-11:4 Rehoboam Fortifies Judah and Consolidates Support 11:5-17 Rehoboam's Descendants and Death 11:18-23 Shishak's Invasion and Judah's Loss 12:1-16 Abijah's Victory over Israel and His Death 13:1-14:1 Asa's Reforms and Victory over Ethiopia 14:2-15 Asa Strengthened by Prophecy and Covenant Renewal 15:1-19 Asa's Alliance with Aram and Reproof by Hanani 16:1-14 Jehoshaphat Strengthens Judah and Reforms Justice 17:1-19 Jehoshaphat's Alliance with Ahab and the Battle at Ramoth-gilead 18:1-27 Jehu Rebukes Jehoshaphat for the Alliance with Ahab 18:28-19:3 Judicial Reforms: Judges Appointed to Administer Justice 19:4-11 Jehoshaphat's Deliverance through Prayer and Praise 20:1-30 End of Jehoshaphat's Reign and Jehoram's Accession 20:31-21:3 Jehoram's Wicked Reign, Revolts, and Judgment 21:4-20 Ahaziah Succeeds His Father and Is Wounded 22:1-9 Athaliah's Usurpation Overthrown and Joash Crowned 22:10-23:21 Joash's Temple Restoration under Jehoiada 24:1-16 Joash's Apostasy, Punishment, and Assassination 24:17-27 Amaziah's Reign: Victory, Pride, and Defeat by Israel 25:1-28 Uzziah's Prosperity and Pride; Leprosy for Presumption 26:1-23 Jotham's Reign: Fortifications and Prosperity 27:1-9 Ahaz's Idolatry, Defeats, and Assyrian Subjugation 28:1-27 Hezekiah's Temple Restoration and Religious Reforms 29:1-36 Hezekiah's Passover and National Repentance 30:1-31:1 Hezekiah's Religious Administration and Temple Support 31:2-21 Hezekiah's Defense Against Sennacherib and Divine Deliverance 32:1-23 Hezekiah's Illness, Pride, and the Babylonian Envoys 32:24-33 Manasseh's Idolatry, Captivity, Repentance, and Restoration 33:1-20 Amon's Wicked Reign and Assassination 33:21-25 Josiah's Early Reforms and Temple Repair 34:1-13 The Book of the Law Found, Huldah's Prophecy, and Josiah's Covenant 34:14-33 Josiah's Observance of the Passover 35:1-19 Josiah Killed at Megiddo and National Mourning 35:20-36:1 Jehoahaz Reigns Briefly and Is Deposed by Pharaoh 36:2-4 Jehoiakim's Reign and Disobedience 36:5-8 Jehoiachin's Short Reign and Exile to Babylon 36:9-10 Zedekiah's Reign and Rejection of Prophetic Warnings 36:11-14 Judgment, Exile, and the Decree of Cyrus 36:15-23

Psalm

Psalms 1–2 1:1-2:12 Psalms 3–8 3:1-8 Psalms 4–8 4:1-8 Psalms 5–12 5:1-12 Psalms 6–10 6:1-10 Psalms 7–17 7:1-17 Psalms 8–9 8:1-9 Psalms 9–10 9:1-10:18 Psalms 11–7 11:1-7 Psalms 12–8 12:1-8 Psalms 13–6 13:1-6 Psalms 14–7 14:1-7 Psalms 15–5 15:1-5 Psalms 16–11 16:1-11 Psalms 17–15 17:1-15 Psalms 18–50 18:1-50 Psalms 19–14 19:1-14 Psalms 20–9 20:1-9 Psalms 21–13 21:1-13 Psalms 22–31 22:1-31 Psalms 23–6 23:1-6 Psalms 24–10 24:1-10 Psalms 25–22 25:1-22 Psalms 26–12 26:1-12 Psalms 27–14 27:1-14 Psalms 28–9 28:1-9 Psalms 29–11 29:1-11 Psalms 30–12 30:1-12 Psalms 31–24 31:1-24 Psalms 32–33 32:1-33:22 Psalms 34–22 34:1-22 Psalms 35–28 35:1-28 Psalms 36–12 36:1-12 Psalms 37–40 37:1-40 Psalms 38–22 38:1-22 Psalms 39–13 39:1-13 Psalms 40–17 40:1-17 Psalms 41–13 41:1-13 Psalms 42–43 42:1-43:5 Psalms 44–26 44:1-26 Psalms 45–17 45:1-17 Psalms 46–11 46:1-11 Psalms 47–9 47:1-9 Psalms 48–14 48:1-14 Psalms 49–20 49:1-20 Psalms 50–23 50:1-23 Psalms 51–19 51:1-19 Psalms 52–9 52:1-9 Psalms 53–6 53:1-6 Psalms 54–7 54:1-7 Psalms 55–23 55:1-23 Psalms 56–13 56:1-13 Psalms 57–11 57:1-11 Psalms 58–11 58:1-11 Psalms 59–17 59:1-17 Psalms 60–12 60:1-12 Psalms 61–8 61:1-8 Psalms 62–12 62:1-12 Psalms 63–11 63:1-11 Psalms 64–10 64:1-10 Psalms 65–13 65:1-13 Psalms 66–20 66:1-20 Psalms 67–7 67:1-7 Psalms 68–35 68:1-35 Psalms 69–36 69:1-36 Psalms 70–71 70:1-71:24 Psalms 72–20 72:1-20 Psalms 73–28 73:1-28 Psalms 74–23 74:1-23 Psalms 75–10 75:1-10 Psalms 76–12 76:1-12 Psalms 77–20 77:1-20 Psalms 78–72 78:1-72 Psalms 79–13 79:1-13 Psalms 80–19 80:1-19 Psalms 81–16 81:1-16 Psalms 82–8 82:1-8 Psalms 83–18 83:1-18 Psalms 84–12 84:1-12 Psalms 85–13 85:1-13 Psalms 86–17 86:1-17 Psalms 87–7 87:1-7 Psalms 88–18 88:1-18 Psalms 89–52 89:1-52 Psalms 90–91 90:1-91:16 Psalms 92–97 92:1-97:12 Psalms 98–99 98:1-99:9 Psalms 100–5 100:1-5 Psalms 101–8 101:1-8 Psalms 102–28 102:1-28 Psalms 103–106 103:1-106:48 Psalms 107–43 107:1-43 Psalms 108–13 108:1-13 Psalms 109–31 109:1-31 Psalms 110–118 110:1-118:29 Psalms 119–8 119:1-8 Psalms 119–16 119:9-16 Psalms 119–24 119:17-24 Psalms 119–32 119:25-32 Psalms 119–40 119:33-40 Psalms 119–48 119:41-48 Psalms 119–56 119:49-56 Psalms 119–64 119:57-64 Psalms 119–72 119:65-72 Psalms 119–80 119:73-80 Psalms 119–88 119:81-88 Psalms 119–176 119:89-176 Psalms 119–104 119:96-104 Psalms 119–112 119:105-112 Psalms 119–120 119:113-120 Psalms 119–128 119:121-128 Psalms 119–136 119:129-136 Psalms 119–144 119:137-144 Psalms 119–152 119:145-152 Psalms 119–160 119:153-160 Psalms 119–168 119:161-168 Psalms 119–176 119:169-176 Psalms 120–7 120:1-7 Psalms 121–8 121:1-8 Psalms 122–9 122:1-9 Psalms 123–4 123:1-4 Psalms 124–8 124:1-8 Psalms 125–5 125:1-5 Psalms 126–6 126:1-6 Psalms 127–5 127:1-5 Psalms 128–6 128:1-6 Psalms 129–8 129:1-8 Psalms 130–8 130:1-8 Psalms 131–3 131:1-3 Psalms 132–18 132:1-18 Psalms 133–3 133:1-3 Psalms 134–137 134:1-137:9 Psalms 138–8 138:1-8 Psalms 139–24 139:1-24 Psalms 140–13 140:1-13 Psalms 141–10 141:1-10 Psalms 142–7 142:1-7 Psalms 143–12 143:1-12 Psalms 144–15 144:1-15 Psalms 145–150 145:1-150:6

Proverbs

Introduction: The Purpose of Proverbs and the Fear of the Lord 1:1-7 Warning Against Enticement by Sinners 1:8-19 Wisdom's Public Call and the Folly of Rejection 1:20-33 The Value of Wisdom and Its Protection 2:1-22 Trusting God and Walking in Wisdom 3:1-35 A Father's Exhortation to Hold Fast to Wisdom 4:1-27 Warning Against Adultery and a Call to Fidelity 5:1-23 Warnings: Surety, Laziness, and Wickedness 6:1-19 Obey Parental Commands and the Dangers of Adultery 6:20-35 The Example of a Young Man Seduced 7:1-27 Wisdom's Proclamation and Blessings 8:1-36 Contrasting Invitations of Wisdom and Folly 9:1-18 Solomon's Proverbs: Contrasts of Righteousness and Folly 10:1-32 Proverbs on Justice, Integrity, and Righteous Living 11:1-31 Wise Conduct, Diligence, and Righteous Speech 12:1-28 Discipline, Wealth, and the Wise Child 13:1-25 Sayings on Wisdom, Folly, and the Fear of the Lord 14:1-35 The Power of Speech and the Benefits of Wisdom 15:1-33 God's Sovereignty Over Human Plans 16:1-33 Relations and Righteousness: Peace, Speech, and Integrity 17:1-28 The Power of Words and the Nature of Companionship 18:1-24 Advice on Wealth, Conduct, and Discipline 19:1-29 Counsel, Justice, and Warnings Against Excess 20:1-30 Divine Sovereignty, Justice, and the King's Role 21:1-31 Reputation, Generosity, and Child Discipline 22:1-16 Sayings of the Wise: Practical Moral Instruction 22:17-24:34 Solomon's Proverbs on Restraint and Leadership 25:1-28 Folly and Foolish Behavior in Speech and Deeds 26:1-28 Friendship, Counsel, and Practical Wisdom for Life 27:1-27 Justice, Righteousness, and the Results of Rebellion 28:1-28 Discipline, Leadership, and Social Order 29:1-27 The Sayings of Agur: Humility and Observations 30:1-33 Advice to King Lemuel and the Virtuous Woman 31:1-31

Isaiah

Judah's Rebellion and Call to Repentance 1:1-31 The Mountain of the Lord and the Nations' Hope 2:1-6 Judgment on Arrogance and Idolatry 2:7-22 Judgment on Jerusalem's Leaders and Social Order 3:1-4:1 The Branch and the Renewal of Zion 4:2-6 The Song of the Vineyard: Israel's Failure 5:1-7 Woes to Israel and Coming Judgment 5:8-30 Isaiah's Vision and Commission 6:1-13 Ahaz, the Immanuel Sign, and Invasion 7:1-25 The Sign of Plunder and a Call to Courage 8:1-10 Trust the Lord, Not Alliances or Diviners 8:11-22 A Child Is Born: Promise of Peace 9:1-7 Israel's Arrogance and Coming Punishment 9:8-10:4 Assyria: Instrument of Judgment and Its Doom 10:5-19 The Remnant and the Fall of Assyria 10:20-34 The Righteous Branch and the Peaceable Kingdom 11:1-16 A Song of Praise for God's Salvation 12:1-6 Babylon's Doom and the Day of the Lord 13:1-14:23 God's Decree: Assyria Overthrown 14:24-27 Oracle Concerning Philistia and Promise to Zion 14:28-32 Lament for Moab 15:1-16:14 Judgment on Damascus and Northern Israel 17:1-14 A Message to Cush (Ethiopia) 18:1-7 Judgment on Egypt and Future Salvation 19:1-25 Isaiah's Sign against Egypt and Cush 20:1-6 Prophecy of Babylon's Fall (The Watchman's Report) 21:1-10 Oracle concerning Dumah: The Night Watchman's Lament 21:11-12 Oracle Against Arabia (Dedan and Kedar) 21:13-17 The Valley of Vision: Jerusalem's Fall and Leadership Change 22:1-25 Tyre's Fall and Future Restoration 23:1-18 The Lord's Universal Judgment and Final Reign 24:1-23 Praise for God's Triumph and Deliverance 25:1-12 Trust in God and Hope for Deliverance 26:1-21 The Slaying of Leviathan and Israel's Restoration 27:1-13 Woe to Ephraim and Judah: Drunkenness and Judgment 28:1-29 Woe to Ariel (Jerusalem) and Promise of Enlightenment 29:1-24 Rebuke for Seeking Egypt's Help; Call to Trust the Lord 30:1-33 Egypt Is No Help; The Lord Will Save Jerusalem 31:1-9 A Righteous King and Just Leadership 32:1-8 Call to Repentance and Promise of Renewal 32:9-20 A Plea for Deliverance and the Lord's Judgment 33:1-24 The Lord's Vengeance on the Nations (Edom) 34:1-17 The Glorious Restoration of the Redeemed 35:1-10 Sennacherib's Siege and Rabshakeh's Taunt 36:1-22 Hezekiah Seeks Isaiah; Rabshakeh's Threat 37:1-13 Hezekiah's Prayer and Isaiah's Assurance 37:14-20 God Delivers Jerusalem and Sennacherib's Defeat 37:21-38 Hezekiah's Illness, Prayer, and Recovery 38:1-22 Babylonian Envoys and the Announcement of Exile 39:1-8 Comfort for Zion and the Majesty of God 40:1-31 God Defends Israel Against the Nations and Idols 41:1-29 The Servant of the Lord: Covenant and Mission 42:1-9 A Call to Praise and God's Guidance for the Blind 42:10-17 Israel's Unfaithfulness and Resulting Judgment 42:18-25 Israel Redeemed: God's Sovereign Deliverer 43:1-13 The Lord Proclaims Redemption and Rebukes Israel 43:14-28 Israel Chosen and Blessed by the Spirit 44:1-5 The Folly of Idols and God's Uniqueness 44:6-23 God the Creator and the Call of Cyrus for Israel's Restoration 44:24-45:25 The God Who Carries and Redeems: Yahweh's Sovereignty over Idols 46:1-13 The Humbling of Babylon the Mistress 47:1-15 Israel's Stubbornness and God's Resolute Purpose 48:1-11 God's Sovereign 'I Am' and Call to Return 48:12-22 The Servant's Commission to Restore Israel and the Nations 49:1-8 Restoration and Promise to Gather Israel 49:9-26 The Servant's Suffering and Israel's Rejection 50:1-11 Comfort for Zion: Remember Abraham; God's Salvation 51:1-16 Awakening of Zion and Proclamation of Salvation 51:17-52:12 The Suffering Servant and Atonement 52:13-53:12 The Exalted Zion: Promise of Restoration and Protection 54:1-17 Invitation to Life and the Power of God's Word 55:1-13 Justice, Inclusion, and Sabbath Observance 56:1-8 Condemnation of Idolatry and Complacency 56:9-57:13 Restoration for the Humble and Promise of Peace 57:14-21 True Fasting: Justice, Mercy, and Sabbath Blessing 58:1-14 Sin's Consequences and God's Redeeming Intervention 59:1-21 The Glory and Gathering of Zion 60:1-22 The Year of the Lord's Favor and Joyful Restoration 61:1-11 Zion's Vindication and New Name 62:1-12 The Lord's Vengeance: Treading the Winepress 63:1-6 Remembering God's Mercy and Plea for Restoration 63:7-64:12 God's Grace to the Faithful and Judgment on the Rebellious 65:1-16 A New Creation: Joy and Peace 65:17-25 The Lord's Final Judgment and the New Creation 66:1-24

Jeremiah

The Call and Commission of Jeremiah 1:1-19 Israel's Unfaithfulness and Call to Repentance 2:1-3:5 Judah's Spiritual Adultery and Call to Return 3:6-4:4 The Coming Calamity on the Land 4:5-31 An Accusation against Jerusalem's Corruption 5:1-31 The Siege and Devastation of Jerusalem 6:1-30 The Temple Sermon: False Security Condemned 7:1-29 Violence and Corruption in the Land 7:30-8:3 Persistent Idolatry and Coming Punishment 8:4-9:26 The Folly of Idols 10:1-16 Judah's Flight and Jeremiah's Lament 10:17-22 A Prayer for Direction and Deliverance 10:23-25 The Broken Covenant and a Public Warning 11:1-17 Conspiracy against Jeremiah and God's Vindication 11:18-23 Jeremiah's Complaint to God 12:1-4 A Call to Endure and Judgment on Nations 12:5-17 The Linen Belt: Symbol of Judah's Humiliation 13:1-11 A Sign of Shame and Pronounced Judgment 13:12-14 A Lament of Shame and Imminent Disaster 13:15-27 Famine, False Prophets, and Divine Judgment 14:1-15:21 Symbolic Acts and the People's Sinfulness 16:1-17:18 Warning about Sabbath Violations 17:19-27 The Potter and the Broken Jar: Judgment on Jerusalem 18:1-19:15 Persecution by Pashhur the Priest 20:1-6 Jeremiah's Lament and Resolve 20:7-18 A Message to the Royal House: Doom for Jerusalem 21:1-14 Judgment on the Kings and Royal House 22:1-30 False Shepherds Condemned and a Righteous Branch Promised 23:1-8 Condemnation of False Prophets 23:9-32 The Lord Rebukes False Oracles 23:33-40 The Two Figs: Exile and Remnant 24:1-10 Seventy Years of Babylonian Dominion 25:1-14 The Cup of God's Wrath on the Nations 25:15-38 Jeremiah's Temple Address, Arrest, and Vindication 26:1-24 The Yoke of Babylon and Call to Submit 27:1-22 Hananiah's False Prophecy and Its Rebuke 28:1-17 Letter to the Exiles: Seek the Welfare of Babylon 29:1-23 Shemaiah's Letter and Its Condemnation 29:24-32 The Book of Comfort: Restoration and the New Covenant 30:1-31:40 Jeremiah Buys a Field: Faith and Hope in Captivity 32:1-44 Promise of Restoration and the Davidic Covenant 33:1-26 Zedekiah's Appeal and Jeremiah's Warning 34:1-7 Breach of Covenant and Punishment for Oppression 34:8-22 The Rechabites' Fidelity as a Rebuke to Judah 35:1-19 Baruch Writes Jeremiah's Words and the Scroll Is Burned 36:1-32 Jeremiah Imprisoned during the Siege of Jerusalem 37:1-21 Jeremiah Cast into a Cistern 38:1-13 Ebed‑Melech Rescues Jeremiah; Zedekiah's Failure 38:14-28 The Fall of Jerusalem and Jeremiah's Release 39:1-18 Gedaliah Appointed Governor and Jeremiah's Choice 40:1-6 Assassination of Gedaliah and the Terror in Judah 40:7-41:15 Rejection of Jeremiah's Counsel and Flight to Egypt 41:16-43:13 The Jews in Egypt: Idolatry and Condemnation 44:1-30 A Word to Baruch: Encouragement and Warning 45:1-5 Oracles against Egypt 46:1-28 Judgment on the Philistines 47:1-7 Judgment on Moab 48:1-47 Judgment on Ammon 49:1-6 Judgment on Edom 49:7-22 Judgment on Damascus and Aram 49:23-27 Destruction of Kedar and the Nomads 49:28-33 Judgment on Elam and Future Restoration 49:34-39 Judgment on Babylon and Its Final Fall 50:1-51:64 The Fall of Jerusalem and Zedekiah's Fate 52:1-30 Jehoiachin's Release from Babylonian Captivity 52:31-34

Ezekiel

The Vision of God's Glory and the Living Creatures 1:1-28 Ezekiel's Commission and the Eating of the Scroll 2:1-3:15 Ezekiel Appointed as Watchman and Made Speechless 3:16-27 Symbolic Acts of Siege and Judgment on Jerusalem 4:1-5:17 Judgment on Israel for Idolatry 6:1-14 The Day of the Lord: Impending Disaster 7:1-27 Visions of Temple Abominations 8:1-18 The Execution of Jerusalem's Wicked and the Marked Few 9:1-11 The Departure of God's Glory from the Temple 10:1-22 Condemnation of Jerusalem's Leaders 11:1-15 The Departure of God's Glory and Promise of Restoration 11:16-25 Signs of Exile and the Futility of False Hopes 12:1-28 Condemnation of False Prophets and Diviners 13:1-23 Elders' Idolatry and Its Consequences 14:1-11 Judgment on Nations and the Limits of Intercession 14:12-23 Jerusalem Portrayed as a Useless Vine 15:1-8 Jerusalem's Infidelity: Shame, Judgment, and Vindication 16:1-63 The Parable of the Two Eagles: Zedekiah's Folly 17:1-24 Individual Responsibility and the Call to Repentance 18:1-32 A Lament for Israel's Princes 19:1-14 Israel's History of Rebellion and Divine Judgment 20:1-29 Punishment for Profane Worship and Promise of Restoration 20:30-44 A Prophecy Against the Mountains of Israel 20:45-49 The Sword of the Lord: Judgment on Jerusalem and the Nations 21:1-32 Jerusalem's Corruption and the Search for a Righteous Remnant 22:1-31 The Sisters' Harlotry: Samaria and Jerusalem Condemned 23:1-49 The Boiling Pot: Prophecy of Jerusalem's Siege 24:1-14 The Sign of Ezekiel's Wife's Death: Judgment and Changed Lament 24:15-27 Oracle Against Ammon 25:1-7 Oracles Against Moab and Seir 25:8-11 Judgment on the Philistines 25:12-14 Oracle Against Tyre 25:15-17 The Fall of Tyre Foretold 26:1-21 Lamentation for Tyre, the Merchant City 27:1-36 The Pride and Fall of Tyre's Ruler 28:1-19 Judgment on Sidon and Promise of Israel's Security 28:20-26 Egypt's Humiliation and Years of Desolation 29:1-21 The Day of the Lord Against Egypt and Its Allies 30:1-26 Egypt Compared to the Fallen Cedar: Pride and Doom 31:1-18 Lament for Egypt's Collapse and Descent into Sheol 32:1-32 The Watchman's Duty and Personal Responsibility 33:1-20 Report of Jerusalem's Fall and the People's Alarm 33:21-33 Condemnation of Bad Shepherds and Promise of a Good Shepherd 34:1-31 Judgment on Edom for Rejoicing over Israel 35:1-15 Promise of Israel's Restoration and Spiritual Renewal 36:1-38 The Valley of Dry Bones: National Revival 37:1-14 The Two Sticks: Unity of Israel and the Davidic Covenant 37:15-28 The Invasion of Gog and Its Defeat 38:1-39:29 Vision of the Future Temple: Introduction and Commission 40:1-4 Measurements of the Outer Court and Gateways 40:5-16 Courtyard Entrances and Portico Dimensions 40:17-19 Inner Court Entrances and Chambers 40:20-23 Vestibules and Side Entrance Specifications 40:24-27 Details of Inner Chambers and Gate Structure 40:28-37 Porches, Chambers, and Steps of the Temple Court 40:38-43 Priests' Chambers and the Prince's Quarters 40:44-47 The Inner Sanctuary and Holy Place Measurements 40:48-41:26 Priestly Chambers and the Inner Court Layout 42:1-20 The Return of God's Glory to the Temple 43:1-12 Altar Design and Sacrificial Regulations 43:13-27 Temple Gates, Priestly Roles, and Exclusions 44:1-31 Land Allotments and the Prince's Portion 45:1-12 Worship Regulations: Offerings, Festivals, and the Prince 45:13-46:24 The Life-Giving River Flowing from the Temple 47:1-12 Division of the Land and Inheritance Boundaries 47:13-23 Tribal Allotments in the Restored Land 48:1-29 The City Gates and the Name: 'The Lord Is There' 48:30-35

Matthew

The Genealogy of Jesus 1:1-17 The Birth of Jesus Foretold to Joseph 1:18-25 The Visit of the Magi 2:1-12 Flight into Egypt and the Slaughter of the Innocents 2:13-18 Return to Nazareth 2:19-23 John the Baptist Prepares the Way 3:1-12 The Baptism of Jesus 3:13-17 The Temptation of Jesus 4:1-11 Jesus Begins His Galilean Ministry 4:12-17 Jesus Calls the First Disciples 4:18-22 Jesus Ministers Throughout Galilee 4:23-25 The Beatitudes 5:1-12 Salt and Light 5:13-16 Jesus and the Law 5:17-20 Teaching on Anger and Reconciliation 5:21-26 Teaching on Adultery and Lust 5:27-30 Teaching on Divorce 5:31-32 Teaching on Oaths and Honesty 5:33-37 Teaching on Retaliation and Generosity 5:38-42 Love Your Enemies 5:43-48 Giving to the Needy in Secret 6:1-4 Prayer and the Lord's Prayer 6:5-15 Teaching on Fasting 6:16-18 Treasures and Serving God 6:19-24 Do Not Worry 6:25-34 Do Not Judge 7:1-6 Ask, Seek, Knock and the Golden Rule 7:7-12 The Narrow and Wide Gates 7:13-14 Recognizing False Prophets 7:15-23 Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders 7:24-29 Jesus Cleanses a Leper 8:1-4 The Faith of the Centurion 8:5-13 Jesus Heals Many and Fulfills Prophecy 8:14-17 The Cost of Discipleship 8:18-22 Jesus Calms the Storm 8:23-27 Healing of Two Demon-Possessed Men 8:28-34 Jesus Heals a Paralytic 9:1-8 Jesus Calls Matthew and Eats with Sinners 9:9-13 Fasting and the New Cloth and Wineskins 9:14-17 A Daughter Restored and a Woman Healed 9:18-26 Two Blind Men Healed and a Mute Man Restored 9:27-34 Jesus' Compassion and the Call for Workers 9:35-38 The Mission of the Twelve 10:1-42 John's Inquiry and Jesus' Testimony about John 11:1-19 Woe to Unrepentant Cities 11:20-24 The Father's Revelation and Rest for the Weary 11:25-30 Sabbath Controversies: Grain and Healing 12:1-14 Jesus Heals and Fulfills Isaiah's Prophecy 12:15-21 Accusation, Blasphemy Against the Spirit, and the Heart's Fruit 12:22-37 The Sign of Jonah and the Unclean Spirit 12:38-45 Jesus Redefines Family 12:46-50 The Parable of the Sower and Its Interpretation 13:1-23 The Parable of the Weeds 13:24-30 The Mustard Seed and the Yeast 13:31-35 Explanation of the Weeds and End-Time Judgment 13:36-43 Treasure and Pearl: The Kingdom's Value 13:44-46 The Net and New and Old Treasures 13:47-52 Jesus Rejected at Nazareth 13:53-58 The Execution of John the Baptist 14:1-12 Feeding the Five Thousand 14:13-21 Jesus Walks on Water and Heals Many 14:22-36 Tradition, Purity, and the Canaanite Woman's Faith 15:1-28 Jesus Heals Many and Feeds the Four Thousand 15:29-39 Pharisees Demand a Sign 16:1-4 Warning About the Teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees 16:5-12 Peter's Confession: You Are the Christ 16:13-20 Jesus Foretells His Death and Discipleship 16:21-28 The Transfiguration 17:1-13 Healing a Demon-Possessed Boy and a Second Prediction of Death 17:14-23 Payment of the Temple Tax 17:24-27 Humility and Care for Little Ones 18:1-9 The Parable of the Lost Sheep 18:10-14 Church Discipline and Prayer 18:15-20 Forgiveness and the Unforgiving Servant 18:21-35 Marriage, Divorce, and Children 19:1-15 The Rich Young Ruler and the Cost of Discipleship 19:16-30 The Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard 20:1-16 Jesus Predicts His Death and Resurrection 20:17-19 Request for Honor and Teaching on Servanthood 20:20-28 Two Blind Men Healed Near Jericho 20:29-34 The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem 21:1-11 Jesus Cleanses the Temple and Heals 21:12-17 The Withered Fig Tree and Teaching on Faith 21:18-22 Jesus' Authority Challenged 21:23-27 The Parable of the Two Sons 21:28-32 The Parable of the Wicked Tenants 21:33-46 The Parable of the Wedding Banquet 22:1-14 Question about Paying Taxes to Caesar 22:15-22 The Sadducees and the Resurrection 22:23-33 The Greatest Commandment 22:34-40 Jesus Questions the Pharisees about the Messiah 22:41-46 Seven Woes on the Scribes and Pharisees 23:1-39 The Olivet Discourse: Signs of the End and the Temple's Destruction 24:1-35 The Olivet Discourse: Watchfulness and Judgment 24:36-51 The Parable of the Ten Virgins 25:1-13 The Parable of the Talents 25:14-30 The Final Judgment: Sheep and Goats 25:31-46 The Plot to Arrest Jesus 26:1-5 The Anointing at Bethany 26:6-13 Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus 26:14-16 The Last Supper 26:17-30 Jesus Predicts Peter's Denial 26:31-35 Prayer in Gethsemane 26:36-46 The Arrest of Jesus 26:47-56 Jesus Before the Sanhedrin 26:57-68 Peter's Denial and Repentance 26:69-75 Judas' Remorse and Suicide 27:1-10 Jesus Sentenced by Pilate 27:11-26 Jesus Mocked and Scourged 27:27-31 The Crucifixion and Mockery 27:32-44 The Death of Jesus 27:45-56 Jesus Is Buried 27:57-61 The Tomb Secured by the Authorities 27:62-66 The Resurrection: Women at the Tomb 28:1-10 The Guards' Report and the Chief Priests' Lie 28:11-15 The Great Commission 28:16-20

Mark

John the Baptist Prepares the Way 1:1-8 The Baptism and Temptation of Jesus 1:9-13 Jesus Begins His Ministry and Calls the First Disciples 1:14-20 Jesus Teaches with Authority and Casts Out an Unclean Spirit 1:21-28 Healings and Demons Cleansed at Simon's Home 1:29-34 Jesus Prays and Proclaims the Kingdom in Galilee 1:35-39 Healing of a Man with Leprosy 1:40-45 Forgiveness and Healing of a Paralytic 2:1-12 Calling of Levi and Eating with Sinners 2:13-17 Questions about Fasting; New Cloth and Wineskins 2:18-22 Sabbath Controversies: Grain, Healing, and Plot Against Jesus 2:23-3:6 Great Crowds Follow; Unclean Spirits Acknowledge Jesus 3:7-12 Jesus Appoints the Twelve Apostles 3:13-19 Accusations of Beelzebul and the Parable of the Strong Man 3:20-30 Jesus Redefines True Family 3:31-35 Parable of the Sower and Its Interpretation 4:1-20 A Lamp, Measure, and the Principle of Growth 4:21-25 Parable of the Growing Seed 4:26-29 The Mustard Seed and the Kingdom's Growth 4:30-34 Jesus Calms the Storm 4:35-41 The Gerasene Demoniac Restored 5:1-20 A Woman Healed and Jairus' Daughter Raised 5:21-43 Jesus Rejected in His Hometown 6:1-6 Jesus Sends Out the Twelve 6:7-13 Herod, Herodias, and the Death of John the Baptist 6:14-29 Feeding of the Five Thousand 6:30-44 Jesus Walks on Water and Heals at Gennesaret 6:45-56 Tradition, Inner Purity, and What Truly Defiles 7:1-23 A Gentile Woman's Faith and the Healing at Tyre 7:24-30 Jesus Heals a Deaf Man Who Could Not Speak Clearly 7:31-37 Feeding the Four Thousand and the Pharisees' Demand for a Sign 8:1-13 Beware the Yeast of the Pharisees and Herod 8:14-21 Healing of a Blind Man at Bethsaida 8:22-26 Peter Confesses Jesus as the Christ 8:27-30 Jesus Predicts His Death and Calls Disciples to Take Up the Cross 8:31-9:1 The Transfiguration and the Return of Elijah 9:2-13 Healing of a Boy with an Unclean Spirit; Jesus Predicts His Passion Again 9:14-32 Who Is the Greatest? A Child as the Model of Service 9:33-37 Tolerance for Those Who Serve in Jesus' Name 9:38-41 Warnings about Causing Sin; Exhortations on Salt and Holiness 9:42-50 Jesus' Teaching on Divorce 10:1-12 Jesus Blesses Little Children 10:13-16 The Rich Young Man and the Cost of Discipleship 10:17-31 Jesus Again Predicts His Suffering, Death, and Resurrection 10:32-34 Ambition and Servanthood: The Way of True Greatness 10:35-45 Jesus Heals Blind Bartimaeus 10:46-52 The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem 11:1-11 Withered Fig Tree and the Cleansing of the Temple 11:12-19 Faith, Prayer, and the Call to Forgiveness 11:20-26 Religious Leaders Question Jesus' Authority 11:27-33 The Parable of the Wicked Tenants 12:1-12 Render to Caesar: Taxes and Allegiance 12:13-17 Sadducees Challenge Resurrection; Jesus Teaches Eternal Life 12:18-27 The Greatest Commandment: Love God and Neighbor 12:28-34 Jesus Questions the Messiah and Warns Against Scribes 12:35-40 The Widow's Offering: True Generosity 12:41-44 The Olivet Discourse: Signs of Destruction and the End 13:1-31 No One Knows the Day: Be Watchful 13:32-37 Plot to Kill Jesus and the Anointing at Bethany 14:1-11 The Passover Meal and Institution of the Lord's Supper 14:12-26 Jesus Predicts the Disciples' Flight and Peter's Denial 14:27-31 Gethsemane: Jesus' Agony and Prayer 14:32-42 The Arrest of Jesus in Gethsemane 14:43-52 Jesus Before the Council 14:53-65 Peter's Denial and His Remorse 14:66-72 Jesus Before Pilate; Barabbas Released 15:1-15 The Soldiers Mock and Scourge Jesus 15:16-20 The Way of the Cross and the Crucifixion 15:21-32 Jesus' Death and the Centurion's Confession 15:33-41 The Burial of Jesus 15:42-47 The Resurrection: Women Find the Empty Tomb 16:1-8 Appearances of the Risen Lord and the Commission 16:9-20

Luke

Purpose and Order of the Gospel 1:1-4 Announcement of John the Baptist's Birth 1:5-25 The Annunciation to Mary 1:26-38 Mary Visits Elizabeth 1:39-45 Mary's Song (The Magnificat) 1:46-56 The Birth and Naming of John 1:57-66 Zechariah's Prophecy and John's Mission 1:67-80 The Birth of Jesus in Bethlehem 2:1-7 Angels Announce the Shepherds' Good News 2:8-20 Presentation in the Temple; Simeon and Anna 2:21-40 The Boy Jesus in the Temple 2:41-52 John the Baptist's Call to Repentance 3:1-20 The Baptism and Genealogy of Jesus 3:21-38 Jesus Tested in the Wilderness 4:1-13 Rejection at Nazareth 4:14-30 Authority over Unclean Spirits in Capernaum 4:31-37 Healings and Preaching in Galilee 4:38-44 The Call of the First Disciples 5:1-11 Healing a Man with Leprosy 5:12-16 A Paralytic Forgiven and Healed 5:17-26 The Calling of Levi and Eating with Sinners 5:27-32 Questions about Fasting; New Wine and Old Wineskins 5:33-39 Lord of the Sabbath and a Sabbath Healing 6:1-11 The Appointment of the Twelve Apostles 6:12-16 The Sermon on the Plain: Blessings and Woes 6:17-26 Love Your Enemies and Be Merciful 6:27-36 Judging Others and the Speck and Log 6:37-42 A Tree and Its Fruit: True Character Revealed 6:43-45 The Wise and Foolish Builders 6:46-49 The Faith of the Centurion 7:1-10 Raising the Widow's Son at Nain 7:11-17 John the Baptist's Inquiry and Jesus' Testimony 7:18-35 A Sinful Woman Forgiven 7:36-50 Parable of the Sower and Its Interpretation 8:1-15 Lighted Lamp and Hearing the Word 8:16-18 Jesus Redefines His Family 8:19-21 Jesus Calms the Storm 8:22-25 Healing the Gerasene Demoniac 8:26-39 Jairus' Daughter Raised and a Woman Healed 8:40-56 The Twelve Sent Out 9:1-9 Feeding the Five Thousand 9:10-17 Peter's Confession and the Way of the Cross 9:18-27 The Transfiguration 9:28-36 Healing a Demon-Possessed Boy; A Second Passion Prediction 9:37-45 Who Is Greatest and a Servant's Ministry 9:46-50 Jesus Resolves for Jerusalem; Samaritan Rejection 9:51-56 The Cost of Discipleship 9:57-62 The Seventy Sent Out and Their Return 10:1-24 The Good Samaritan 10:25-37 Mary and Martha: Choosing the Better Part 10:38-42 The Lord's Prayer and Persistent Prayer 11:1-13 Jesus, Beelzebul, and True Blessedness 11:14-28 Demand for a Sign; Jonah and the Queen of the South 11:29-32 The Light of the Body and Inner Purity 11:33-36 Woes to the Pharisees and Lawyers 11:37-54 Warnings against Hypocrisy and Confession before Men 12:1-12 The Parable of the Rich Fool 12:13-21 Do Not Worry; Seek God's Kingdom 12:22-34 Watchfulness and Faithful Stewardship 12:35-48 Division Caused by Christ 12:49-53 Interpreting the Times and Settling with Adversaries 12:54-59 Call to Repentance and the Barren Fig Tree 13:1-9 Healing on the Sabbath and Jesus' Rebuke 13:10-17 Parables of the Mustard Seed and Yeast 13:18-21 The Narrow Door and the Cost of Entry 13:22-30 Jesus Laments over Jerusalem 13:31-35 Healing at a Pharisee's House and Humility at the Table 14:1-14 Parable of the Great Banquet 14:15-24 The Cost of Following Jesus; Salt and Saltiness 14:25-35 The Parable of the Lost Sheep 15:1-7 The Parable of the Lost Coin 15:8-10 The Parable of the Prodigal Son 15:11-32 The Shrewd Manager and Teaching on Wealth 16:1-15 Law, the Kingdom, and Divorce 16:16-18 The Rich Man and Lazarus 16:19-31 Teachings on Temptation, Forgiveness, and Duty 17:1-10 Healing of the Ten Lepers 17:11-19 The Coming of the Kingdom and End-Time Sayings 17:20-37 Parable of the Persistent Widow 18:1-8 Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector 18:9-14 Jesus Blesses Little Children 18:15-17 The Rich Ruler and the Cost of Discipleship 18:18-30 Jesus Predicts His Death Again 18:31-34 Healing of Blind Bartimaeus 18:35-43 Zacchaeus: Salvation Comes to His House 19:1-10 Parable of the Ten Minas 19:11-27 Triumphal Entry and Lament over Jerusalem 19:28-44 Cleansing the Temple and Teaching 19:45-48 Jesus' Authority Challenged 20:1-8 Parable of the Wicked Tenants 20:9-19 Paying Taxes to Caesar 20:20-26 Question about the Resurrection 20:27-40 Jesus Questions the Pharisees; Warnings against Hypocrisy 20:41-47 The Widow's Offering 21:1-4 The Destruction of the Temple and Signs of the End 21:5-38 The Plot to Kill Jesus and Judas' Agreement 22:1-6 The Last Supper and Predictions of Denial 22:7-38 Agony in the Garden of Gethsemane 22:39-46 Jesus Arrested 22:47-53 Peter's Denial Fulfilled 22:54-62 Jesus Mocked and Beaten 22:63-65 Jesus before the Council and Pilate; Sentencing 22:66-23:25 The Way of the Cross and the Penitent Thief 23:26-43 The Death of Jesus and the Centurion's Confession 23:44-49 The Burial of Jesus 23:50-56 The Empty Tomb and the Women's Report 24:1-12 The Road to Emmaus and Recognition of the Risen Lord 24:13-35 Jesus Appears to the Disciples and Explains Scripture 24:36-49 The Ascension and the Disciples' Worship 24:50-53

John

The Word Became Flesh 1:1-18 John the Baptist's Witness 1:19-28 Behold the Lamb of God 1:29-34 The First Disciples and Simon Peter 1:35-42 Calling of Philip and Nathanael 1:43-51 The Wedding at Cana: Water Made Wine 2:1-11 Jesus Cleanses the Temple and Speaks of His Body 2:12-25 Nicodemus and the New Birth 3:1-21 John the Baptist Exalts Jesus 3:22-36 Jesus and the Samaritan Woman at the Well 4:1-26 The Harvest Is Ready 4:27-38 Samaritans Believe in Jesus 4:39-42 Healing of the Royal Official's Son 4:43-54 Jesus Heals at Bethesda 5:1-15 Jesus Claims Authority Over Life and Judgment 5:16-30 Witnesses to Jesus and Israel's Unbelief 5:31-47 Feeding the Five Thousand 6:1-15 Jesus Walks on the Sea 6:16-24 Jesus the Bread of Life 6:25-59 Many Turn Away; Peter's Confession 6:60-71 Jesus Stays Away from Judea 7:1-13 Jesus Teaches at the Festival 7:14-24 Growing Division Over Jesus 7:25-44 Temple Officers and the Adulterous Woman 7:45-8:11 Jesus the Light and His Claim 8:12-30 True Discipleship and Freedom 8:31-41 Jesus' Divine Origin and Opposition 8:42-47 Jesus' 'I Am' and Preexistence 8:48-59 Healing of a Man Born Blind 9:1-12 Controversy with the Pharisees over the Healing 9:13-34 Spiritual Sight and Blindness 9:35-41 The Good Shepherd and His Sheep 10:1-21 Feast of Dedication and Controversy over Jesus 10:22-42 Lazarus' Sickness and Jesus' Intention 11:1-16 Jesus Weeps at Lazarus' Tomb 11:17-37 Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead 11:38-44 Plot to Kill Jesus and Caiaphas' Counsel 11:45-57 Mary Anoints Jesus; Plot to Kill Lazarus 12:1-11 The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem 12:12-19 Greeks Seek Jesus; He Predicts His Death 12:20-36 Unbelief and Jesus' Final Appeal 12:37-50 Jesus Washes the Disciples' Feet 13:1-17 The Prediction of Judas' Betrayal 13:18-30 The New Commandment and Peter's Denial 13:31-38 Jesus Promises a Place in the Father's House 14:1-4 Jesus the Way to the Father 14:5-14 Promise of the Holy Spirit and Peace 14:15-31 The Vine and the Command to Love 15:1-17 The World's Hatred and the Cost of Discipleship 15:18-16:4 The Holy Spirit's Work 16:5-16 Sorrow Turned to Joy; Peace in Christ 16:17-33 The Son's Prayer for Glory 17:1-5 Prayer for the Disciples' Protection and Sanctification 17:6-19 Prayer for Unity Among Believers 17:20-26 Jesus Arrested in Gethsemane 18:1-11 Jesus Brought to Annas 18:12-14 Peter's First Denial 18:15-18 Jesus Questioned and Struck Before the High Priest 18:19-24 Peter Denies Jesus Three Times 18:25-27 Jesus Before Pilate 18:28-40 Jesus Scourged, Mocked, and Sentenced to Crucifixion 19:1-16 The Crucifixion and Jesus' Care for His Mother 19:17-27 Jesus' Death and the Fulfillment of Scripture 19:28-37 Jesus' Burial 19:38-42 The Empty Tomb Discovered 20:1-9 Mary Magdalene Meets the Risen Lord 20:10-18 Jesus Appears to His Disciples and Breathes the Spirit 20:19-23 Thomas Believes; Purpose of John's Gospel 20:24-31 The Miraculous Catch and Breakfast by the Sea 21:1-14 Peter Reinstated and the Beloved Disciple 21:15-25

Acts

The Ascension of Jesus 1:1-11 Prayer in the Upper Room and the Choosing of Matthias 1:12-26 Pentecost: The Coming of the Spirit 2:1-13 Peter's Sermon and Three Thousand Converted 2:14-41 The Early Christian Community 2:42-47 Healing at the Beautiful Gate 3:1-10 Peter's Address at Solomon's Colonnade 3:11-26 The Apostles Before the Sanhedrin 4:1-22 Believers Pray for Boldness 4:23-31 The Believers Share Possessions 4:32-37 Ananias and Sapphira 5:1-11 Signs Performed by the Apostles 5:12-16 Persecution of the Apostles and Their Witness 5:17-42 The Appointment of the Seven Deacons 6:1-7 Stephen's Wisdom and Opposition 6:8-15 Stephen's Speech before the Sanhedrin 7:1-53 The Stoning of Stephen and the Persecution of the Church 7:54-8:1 Saul's Persecution Scatters the Church 8:2-3 Philip Proclaims Christ in Samaria 8:4-8 Simon Magus and Peter's Rebuke 8:9-25 Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch 8:26-40 The Conversion of Saul 9:1-19 Saul's Early Ministry and Acceptance by the Church 9:20-31 Peter Heals Aeneas and Raises Tabitha 9:32-43 Cornelius' Vision and the Call for Peter 10:1-8 Peter's Vision and the Messengers from Cornelius 10:9-23 Peter at Cornelius' House: Gentiles Receive the Spirit 10:24-48 Peter Defends the Conversion of Gentiles 11:1-18 The Church in Antioch and Famine Relief 11:19-30 Herod Executes James; Peter Miraculously Freed 12:1-19 Herod's Death and the Church's Continued Growth 12:20-25 The First Missionary Sending 13:1-3 Ministry in Cyprus and Elymas's Blinding 13:4-12 Paul's Mission in Pisidian Antioch 13:13-52 Paul and Barnabas in Iconium 14:1-7 Healing in Lystra and Paul's Stoning 14:8-20 Paul and Barnabas Strengthen the Churches 14:21-28 The Jerusalem Council on Gentile Circumcision 15:1-21 The Council's Letter and Peace with Antioch 15:22-35 Paul and Barnabas Separate 15:36-41 Timothy Joins Paul and Churches Are Strengthened 16:1-5 The Call to Macedonia 16:6-10 Lydia's Conversion at Philippi 16:11-15 Paul and Silas Imprisoned and Released in Philippi 16:16-40 Preaching in Thessalonica and Opposition 17:1-9 Berea's Noble Reception and Paul's Departure 17:10-15 Paul's Address at the Areopagus 17:16-34 Paul's Ministry in Corinth and Conflict 18:1-17 Paul Departs; Apollos Instructed by Priscilla and Aquila 18:18-28 Paul's Ministry and the Ephesian Disciples 19:1-22 The Ephesian Riot over Artemis 19:23-41 Paul's Journeys Through Macedonia and Greece 20:1-6 Eutychus Raised in Troas 20:7-12 Paul's Farewell to the Ephesian Elders 20:13-38 Paul's Voyage to Jerusalem 21:1-16 Paul's Arrival in Jerusalem and the Temple Ritual 21:17-26 Paul Seized in the Temple 21:27-36 Paul's Defense: His Conversion and Mission 21:37-22:21 Paul's Arrest and the Council's Division 22:22-23:11 The Plot to Kill Paul and the Soldier's Intervention 23:12-22 Paul Escorted to Caesarea under Guard 23:23-35 Paul's Defense before Governor Felix 24:1-27 Paul Brought before Festus and the Jewish Charges 25:1-12 King Agrippa Learns of Paul's Case 25:13-22 Paul's Defense Before Agrippa 25:23-26:32 Paul's Voyage to Rome Begins 27:1-12 The Storm at Sea and God's Promise of Safety 27:13-26 Shipwreck and Deliverance on Malta 27:27-44 Paul on Malta: Healing and Hospitality 28:1-10 Voyage to Rome and Arrival 28:11-16 Paul in Rome: Preaching under House Arrest 28:17-31

Romans

Paul's Greeting and the Gospel's Power 1:1-17 God's Wrath Against Ungodliness 1:18-32 God's Impartial Judgment and Conscience 2:1-16 The Law, True Circumcision, and Jewish Identity 2:17-29 Israel's Advantage and God's Faithfulness 3:1-8 Universal Sinfulness and the Law's Condemnation 3:9-20 Righteousness Through Faith and Justification 3:21-31 Abraham: Justification by Faith 4:1-25 Peace with God and Reconciliation 5:1-11 Adam and Christ: Death, Grace, and Righteousness 5:12-21 Dead to Sin, Alive in Christ 6:1-14 Slavery to Sin or to Righteousness 6:15-23 Released from the Law to Serve in the Spirit 7:1-6 The Inner Conflict: Law, Sin, and the Flesh 7:7-25 Life in the Spirit: Freedom and Adoption 8:1-17 Future Glory and the Spirit's Intercession 8:18-27 Assurance of God's Love: Nothing Can Separate Us 8:28-39 Paul's Sorrow and God's Sovereign Election 9:1-29 Righteousness by Faith and Israel's Unbelief 9:30-10:21 A Remnant Preserved and Israel's Hardening 11:1-10 Gentiles Grafted In and a Warning Against Boasting 11:11-24 The Mystery of Israel's Salvation and God's Mercy 11:25-32 Doxology: Praise for God's Wisdom and Sovereignty 11:33-36 A Living Sacrifice and the Diversity of Gifts 12:1-8 Christian Conduct: Love, Humility, and Ethical Duties 12:9-21 Submission to Authorities and Civic Duty 13:1-7 Love Fulfills the Law; Walk in the Light 13:8-14 Christian Liberty, Conscience, and Mutual Acceptance 14:1-15:13 Paul's Service to the Gentiles and Missionary Ambition 15:14-22 Paul's Travel Plans and Prayer Requests 15:23-33 Personal Greetings, Final Warnings, and Doxology 16:1-27

Revelation

The Revelation Announced and the Blessing 1:1-3 Greeting and the Lord's Self‑Declaration 1:4-8 John's Vision of the Glorified Son of Man 1:9-20 Letter to Ephesus: Faithfulness and the Call to Repent 2:1-7 Letter to Smyrna: Persecution and the Crown of Life 2:8-11 Letter to Pergamum: Fidelity and False Teaching 2:12-17 Letter to Thyatira: Tolerance of Immorality and Promise to Overcomers 2:18-29 Letter to Sardis: Wakefulness and Repentance 3:1-6 Letter to Philadelphia: An Open Door and a Promise of Protection 3:7-13 Letter to Laodicea: Lukewarmness and the Call to Repent 3:14-22 The Throne in Heaven and Heavenly Worship 4:1-11 The Sealed Scroll and the Worthy Lamb 5:1-14 The Six Seals: Tribulation and Cosmic Disturbance 6:1-17 The Sealing of the 144,000 7:1-8 The Multitude Before the Throne: Salvation and Comfort 7:9-17 The Seventh Seal and the Prayers of the Saints 8:1-5 The Trumpet Judgments: Plagues and Woes 8:6-9:21 The Mighty Angel and the Little Scroll 10:1-11 The Two Witnesses: Prophecy, Death, and Resurrection 11:1-14 The Seventh Trumpet: God's Kingdom Proclaimed and the Temple Opened 11:15-19 The Cosmic Conflict: The Woman, the Dragon, and the Male Child 12:1-13:1 The Sea Beast: Blasphemy and Persecution 13:2-10 The Earth Beast and the Mark of the Beast 13:11-18 The Lamb on Mount Zion and the 144,000 14:1-5 The Three Angels' Messages and the Call to Endure 14:6-13 The Harvest of the Earth: Reaping God's Judgment 14:14-20 The Seven Last Plagues and the Victors' Song 15:1-8 The Bowl Judgments: The Seven Bowls of God's Wrath 16:1-21 The Fall of Babylon the Great and the Beast's Doom 17:1-18:24 Heavenly Praise and the Marriage of the Lamb 19:1-10 Christ's Triumphant Return and the Defeat of the Beast 19:11-21 Satan Bound and the Reign of the Saints 20:1-6 Satan's Final Rebellion and Defeat 20:7-10 The Great White Throne and the Final Judgment 20:11-15 The New Heaven and New Earth and the New Jerusalem 21:1-27 The River of Life and the Throne of God 22:1-6
13 Adonijah son of Haggith came to Bathsheba the mother of Solomon. She said, “Peace; have you come in peace?” and he answered, “Peace.”

1 K.2.13 - Details

Original Text

ויבא אדניהו בן־ חגית אל־ בת־ שבע אם־ שלמה ותאמר השלום באך ויאמר שלום׃

Morphology

  • ויבא: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • אדניהו: NOUN,prop,m,sg
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • חגית: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • אל: NEG
  • בת: NOUN,f,sg,cs
  • שבע: NUM,card
  • אם: CONJ
  • שלמה: ADJ,f,sg,abs
  • ותאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,f,sg
  • השלום: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • באך: VERB,qal,impf,2,m,sg
  • ויאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • שלום: NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • 1Kgs.2.17-18 (structural): Immediate continuation of the same episode: Adonijah asks Bathsheba to petition Solomon on his behalf (specifically for Abishag), showing why he approached her and what he requested.
  • 1Kgs.2.22-25 (structural): Solomon’s response and the execution of Adonijah—direct narrative outcome of Adonijah’s approach and request to Bathsheba.
  • 1Kgs.1.5-10 (thematic): Earlier account of Adonijah’s attempt to seize the throne, providing background for his continued ambition and political maneuvering in 2:13.
  • 1Kgs.1.15-31 (allusion): Bathsheba’s prior intervention with David (and Nathan’s involvement) to secure Solomon’s succession—establishes her role and influence in royal succession matters, which Adonijah now seeks to exploit.
  • 2Sam.12.24-25 (thematic): Identification of Bathsheba as Solomon’s mother (and Solomon’s special status as Jedidiah), giving context to why Bathsheba is a central figure in succession disputes and why Adonijah approaches her.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Adonijah son of Haggith came to Bathsheba, mother of Solomon; she said to him, 'Peace; you have come.' He answered, 'Peace.'
  • Adonijah son of Haggith came to Bathsheba, the mother of Solomon. She said to him, “Is all well? Have you come in peace?” He answered, “Peace.”
14 He said, “Speak to me, I pray you.” And she said, “Speak.”

1 K.2.14 - Details

Original Text

ויאמר דבר לי אליך ותאמר דבר׃

Morphology

  • ויאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • דבר: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • לי: PREP+PRON,1,sg
  • אליך: PREP+PRON,2,m,sg
  • ותאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,f,sg
  • דבר: NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • 1Kgs.1:11-31 (structural): Same principal characters and narrative pattern — Bathsheba approaches the king (David) to make a petition; parallels the courtly audience and female petitioning motif that continues when she speaks to Solomon.
  • 1Sam.25:24-31 (thematic): Abigail’s direct, urgent plea to David to refrain from bloodshed and to accept her words: a woman interceding before a royal/leader figure, speaking boldly to shape a dynastic outcome.
  • Esth.5:1-3; 7:3 (thematic): Esther’s approach to the king and the granting of audience so she may ‘speak’ parallels the motif of a woman given permission to present a decisive petition in the royal court.
  • 1Sam.1:17-18 (thematic): Hannah’s interaction with Eli — a woman addressing a religious leader and being heard/responded to — parallels the brief, personal petition-and-response dynamic evident in 1 Kgs 2:14.

Alternative generated candidates

  • He said, 'Please speak to me.' She replied, 'Speak.'
  • He said, “I have a word to say to you.” She replied, “Say on.”
15 He said, “You know that the kingdom was mine, and all Israel’s faces were toward me to make me king; yet the kingdom turned and became to my brother, for it was from the LORD to him.”

1 K.2.15 - Details

Original Text

ויאמר את ידעת כי־ לי היתה המלוכה ועלי שמו כל־ ישראל פניהם למלך ותסב המלוכה ותהי לאחי כי מיהוה היתה לו׃

Morphology

  • ויאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • את: PRT,acc
  • ידעת: VERB,qal,perf,2,m,sg
  • כי: CONJ
  • לי: PREP+PRON,1,sg
  • היתה: VERB,qal,perf,3,f,sg
  • המלוכה: NOUN,f,sg,def
  • ועלי: CONJ+NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • שמו: NOUN,m,sg,abs+PRON,3,m,sg
  • כל: DET
  • ישראל: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • פניהם: NOUN,m,pl,abs+PRON,3,m,pl
  • למלך: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ותסב: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,f,sg
  • המלוכה: NOUN,f,sg,def
  • ותהי: VERB,qal,perf,3,f,sg
  • לאחי: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs+1,sg
  • כי: CONJ
  • מיהוה: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • היתה: VERB,qal,perf,3,f,sg
  • לו: PRON,3,m,sg

Parallels

  • 1 Kings 1:17-21 (structural): Immediate narrative parallel: Adonijah’s claim to the throne and Bathsheba/Nathan’s intervention that leads to Solomon’s anointing — same episode that frames the complaint that the kingdom has “turned.”
  • 1 Samuel 16:1,13 (allusion): Shows the theological principle that Yahweh appoints kings (Samuel anoints David); echoes Adonijah’s concession that the kingship ultimately comes from the LORD.
  • Proverbs 21:1 (verbal): “The king’s heart is in the hand of the LORD” — a concise proverb expressing divine control over royal disposition and succession, paralleling ‘for it was of the LORD.’
  • Psalm 75:6-7 (thematic): Affirms that promotion comes not from human directions but from God, who puts down and sets up leaders — closely matches the theme that the kingdom’s transfer is God’s act.
  • Daniel 2:21 (thematic): Declares that God changes times and removes and sets up kings, articulating the same theological conviction that sovereign authority is ordained by God rather than merely by human acclaim.

Alternative generated candidates

  • He said, 'You know that the kingship was mine, and all Israel looked to me as king; but the kingship turned about and came to my brother, for it was from the LORD to him.'
  • He said, “You know that the kingship was mine, and that all Israel looked to me to make me king; yet the kingdom has turned and has come to my brother—for it is from the LORD.”
16 “Now one small thing I ask of you; do not turn your face away. ” And she said to him, “Speak.”

1 K.2.16 - Details

Original Text

ועתה שאלה אחת אנכי שאל מאתך אל־ תשבי את־ פני ותאמר אליו דבר׃

Morphology

  • ועתה: CONJ
  • שאלה: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • אחת: NUM,f,sg
  • אנכי: PRON,1,sg
  • שאל: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • מאתך: PREP+PRON,2,ms
  • אל: NEG
  • תשבי: VERB,qal,imperfect,2,f,sg
  • את: PRT,acc
  • פני: NOUN,m,sg,cons
  • ותאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,f,sg
  • אליו: PREP+PRON,3,m,sg
  • דבר: NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • 1 Kings 2:20 (verbal): Solomon's immediate reply to Bathsheba—'Ask, my mother; for I will not refuse thee'—parallels the petitionary formula and the exchange begun in 2:16.
  • Psalm 27:4 (verbal): Uses the same 'one thing I have asked' motif (אֶחַד שָׁאֲלְתִּי), echoing the concentrated single-request language of 1 Kgs 2:16.
  • Psalm 27:9 (verbal): Contains the plea 'Hide not thy face' (הַסְתֵּר פָּנֶיךָ אַל־ תַּסְתֵּר), closely matching the Hebrew imperative 'אל־ תשבי את־ פני' in 1 Kgs 2:16.
  • 1 Kings 3:5 (thematic): God's invitation to Solomon to 'ask what I shall give thee' parallels the broader motif of royal or divine permission to request a favor, framing 2:16's petition within a request-and-grant theme.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Now only one small request I ask of you; do not refuse me.'
  • “Now therefore one petition I ask of you; do not turn your face away from me.”
17 He said, “Speak, I pray you, to King Solomon—for he will not refuse you—that he give me Abishag the Shunammite as wife.”

1 K.2.17 - Details

Original Text

ויאמר אמרי־ נא לשלמה המלך כי לא־ ישיב את־ פניך ויתן־ לי את־ אבישג השונמית לאשה׃

Morphology

  • ויאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • אמרי: VERB,qal,impv,2,f,sg
  • נא: PART
  • לשלמה: PREP+NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • המלך: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • כי: CONJ
  • לא: PART_NEG
  • ישיב: VERB,hifil,imperfect,3,m,sg
  • את: PRT,acc
  • פניך: NOUN,f,pl,abs+PRON,2,m,sg
  • ויתן: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • לי: PREP+PRON,1,sg
  • את: PRT,acc
  • אבישג: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • השונמית: NOUN,f,sg,def
  • לאשה: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs

Parallels

  • 1 Kings 1:3-4 (verbal): Introduces Abishag the Shunammite as David’s attendant/companion—the same woman Adonijah asks Solomon to give him, linking back to her original role.
  • 1 Kings 1:5-10 (thematic): Describes Adonijah’s earlier self-exaltation and bid for power, providing background for why his request for Abishag is politically charged.
  • 1 Kings 2:22-25 (structural): Solomon’s response and the subsequent execution of Adonijah show how the petition concerning Abishag is interpreted as a challenge to the throne and leads to punishment.
  • 2 Samuel 16:20-23 (thematic): Absalom’s public sleeping with David’s concubines symbolically asserts his claim to the kingship—parallel motif of seizing a king’s women as a sign of royal usurpation.
  • 2 Samuel 3:6-7 (thematic): Abner’s taking of Saul’s concubine (Rizpah) functions similarly as a political act asserting control over a royal house—another Old Testament example where occupying a king’s concubines signals claim to authority.

Alternative generated candidates

  • He said, 'Please say to King Solomon: "Do not turn away your face from me. Grant me Abishag the Shunammite to be my wife."' 
  • “Speak, I pray you, to King Solomon; for he will not turn away your face—ask him to give me Abishag the Shunammite for a wife.”
18 Bathsheba said, “Very well; I will speak for you to the king.”

1 K.2.18 - Details

Original Text

ותאמר בת־ שבע טוב אנכי אדבר עליך אל־ המלך׃

Morphology

  • ותאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,f,sg
  • בת: NOUN,f,sg,cs
  • שבע: NUM,card
  • טוב: ADJ,m,pl,abs
  • אנכי: PRON,1,sg
  • אדבר: VERB,qal,impf,1,sg
  • עליך: PREP+2ms
  • אל: NEG
  • המלך: NOUN,m,sg,def

Parallels

  • 1 Kings 1:17 (structural): Same speaker (Bathsheba) approaching the king to make a decisive request on behalf of succession/security; similar court setting and bold petitioning of the ruler.
  • 1 Samuel 25:23–31 (thematic): Abigail’s humble approach to King David to intercede and avert bloodshed — parallels a woman’s direct, persuasive plea to a king to influence a political/justice outcome.
  • 2 Samuel 14:2–14 (structural): The woman of Tekoa, sent to speak to David to secure Absalom’s return, presents a staged plea before the king; structurally comparable as a crafted petition by a woman to the sovereign in a dynastic/family matter.
  • Esther 5:1–3 (structural): Esther’s risky personal approach to King Ahasuerus to request favor mirrors the motif of a woman directly addressing the monarch to obtain a petition and influence royal decision-making.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Bathsheba said, 'Very well; I will speak for you to the king.'
  • Bathsheba said, “Very well; I will speak for you to the king.”
19 Bathsheba went to King Solomon to speak on Adonijah’s behalf. The king rose to meet her, bowed to her, and sat on his throne; he set a place for the king’s mother, and she sat at his right hand.

1 K.2.19 - Details

Original Text

ותבא בת־ שבע אל־ המלך שלמה לדבר־ לו על־ אדניהו ויקם המלך לקראתה וישתחו לה וישב על־ כסאו וישם כסא לאם המלך ותשב לימינו׃

Morphology

  • ותבא: VERB,qal,impf,3,f,sg
  • בת: NOUN,f,sg,cs
  • שבע: NUM,card
  • אל: NEG
  • המלך: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • שלמה: ADJ,f,sg,abs
  • לדבר: INF,qal
  • לו: PRON,3,m,sg
  • על: PREP
  • אדניהו: NOUN,prop,m,sg
  • ויקם: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • המלך: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • לקראתה: PREP
  • וישתחו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • לה: PREP+PRON,3,f,sg
  • וישב: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • על: PREP
  • כסאו: NOUN,m,sg,abs+3ms
  • וישם: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • כסא: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • לאם: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • המלך: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • ותשב: VERB,qal,perf,3,f,sg
  • לימינו: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs+3,m,sg

Parallels

  • 1Kgs.2.13-18 (structural): Immediate narrative setup: Adonijah asks Bathsheba to petition Solomon for Abishag, which explains why Bathsheba comes to speak about Adonijah in v.19.
  • 1Kgs.2.20-21 (structural): Direct continuation of the scene: Solomon receives Bathsheba and answers her petition regarding Adonijah (the throne/royal audience motif continues).
  • 1Kgs.1.11-31 (thematic): Earlier palace audience where Bathsheba (with Nathan) intervenes to secure Solomon’s accession — parallels the mother’s advocacy before the king and throne imagery.
  • 2Sam.12.24-25 (thematic): Accounts Bathsheba as Solomon’s mother (his birth and naming), providing background for her privileged access and role at the royal court.
  • 1Kgs.15.13 (thematic): Reference to the office/position of the king’s mother (queen mother) in the Deuteronomistic history; highlights the institutional significance of setting a seat for the king’s mother as in 2:19.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Bathsheba went to King Solomon to speak on behalf of Adonijah. The king rose to meet her, bowed to her, sat on his throne, and set a place for the king’s mother. She sat at his right hand.
  • Bathsheba went to King Solomon to speak on behalf of Adonijah. The king rose to meet her, bowed before her, and had a place set for the king’s mother; she sat at his right hand.
20 She said, “I have a small petition to make of you; please do not refuse me.” The king said to her, “Ask, my mother; for I will not turn away your face.”

1 K.2.20 - Details

Original Text

ותאמר שאלה אחת קטנה אנכי שאלת מאתך אל־ תשב את־ פני ויאמר־ לה המלך שאלי אמי כי לא־ אשיב את־ פניך׃

Morphology

  • ותאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,f,sg
  • שאלה: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • אחת: NUM,f,sg
  • קטנה: ADJ,f,sg
  • אנכי: PRON,1,sg
  • שאלת: VERB,qal,perf,2,m,sg
  • מאתך: PREP+PRON,2,ms
  • אל: NEG
  • תשב: VERB,qal,impf,2,m,sg
  • את: PRT,acc
  • פני: NOUN,m,sg,cons
  • ויאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • לה: PREP+PRON,3,f,sg
  • המלך: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • שאלי: VERB,qal,impv,2,f,sg
  • אמי: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • כי: CONJ
  • לא: PART_NEG
  • אשיב: VERB,hiphil,impf,1,sg
  • את: PRT,acc
  • פניך: NOUN,f,pl,abs+PRON,2,m,sg

Parallels

  • 1 Kings 2:19 (structural): Immediate narrative context: Solomon rises to meet his mother and seats her at his right hand, setting the royal audience framework in which her petition (v.20) is made and favor is shown.
  • 1 Kings 2:21-23 (structural): Direct continuation of the same scene: Bathsheba's specific request concerning Adonijah and Solomon's pledge not to refuse her—shows how v.20 functions within the pericope.
  • 1 Kings 1:17, 29-30 (thematic): Earlier episode of Bathsheba petitioning the king (David) to secure Solomon's accession; parallels the motif of a mother making a strategic request to the sovereign and receiving a pledged assent.
  • Esther 5:3-4 (thematic): Esther's measured approach to the king and her modest opening petition (inviting the king and Haman to a banquet) parallels the dynamic of a petitioner making a restrained request before a ruler who shows favor.

Alternative generated candidates

  • She said, 'I have a little petition to make; do not refuse me.' The king said to her, 'Ask, my mother; I will not refuse you.'
  • She said, “I have but one small petition to ask of you; do not refuse me.” The king said to her, “Ask, my mother; for I will not turn away your face.”
21 She said, “Let Abishag the Shunammite be given to Adonijah your brother as wife.”

1 K.2.21 - Details

Original Text

ותאמר יתן את־ אבישג השנמית לאדניהו אחיך לאשה׃

Morphology

  • ותאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,f,sg
  • יתן: VERB,qal,imperf,3,m,sg
  • את: PRT,acc
  • אבישג: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • השנמית: NOUN,f,sg,def
  • לאדניהו: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אחיך: NOUN,m,sg,abs+PRON,2,m,sg
  • לאשה: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs

Parallels

  • 1 Kgs 1:3-4 (structural): Introduction of Abishag the Shunammite as David’s young attendant/servant — provides the background for her later being requested for Adonijah.
  • 1 Kgs 2:22-25 (structural): Immediate continuation: Adonijah’s request for Abishag and Solomon’s reaction (viewing the request as a political claim) and the ensuing punishment — shows the narrative significance of giving Abishag to Adonijah.
  • 2 Sam 16:21-22 (thematic): Absalom publicly lies with his father David’s concubines to signal and consolidate his claim to the throne — parallels the political use of sexual possession of a king’s women as a claim to kingship.
  • 2 Sam 12:8 (thematic): Nathan’s oracle to David (‘I gave you your master's house…and your master's wives’) links possession of wives/concubines with royal prerogative and the transfer of kingly authority.

Alternative generated candidates

  • She said, 'Let Abishag the Shunammite be given to Adonijah your brother as wife.'
  • She said, “Let Abishag the Shunammite be given to Adonijah my brother as a wife.”
22 King Solomon answered his mother, “And why do you ask Abishag the Shunammite for Adonijah? Are you asking the kingdom for him as well? For he is my elder brother—concerning him, and concerning Abiathar the priest, and concerning Joab son of Zeruiah.”

1 K.2.22 - Details

Original Text

ויען המלך שלמה ויאמר לאמו ולמה את שאלת את־ אבישג השנמית לאדניהו ושאלי־ לו את־ המלוכה כי הוא אחי הגדול ממני ולו ולאביתר הכהן וליואב בן־ צרויה׃

Morphology

  • ויען: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • המלך: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • שלמה: ADJ,f,sg,abs
  • ויאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • לאמו: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,suff,3,m
  • ולמה: CONJ
  • את: PRT,acc
  • שאלת: VERB,qal,perf,2,m,sg
  • את: PRT,acc
  • אבישג: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • השנמית: ADJ,f,sg,def
  • לאדניהו: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ושאלי: VERB,qal,impv,2,f,sg
  • לו: PRON,3,m,sg
  • את: PRT,acc
  • המלוכה: NOUN,f,sg,def
  • כי: CONJ
  • הוא: PRON,3,m,sg
  • אחי: NOUN,m,pl,suff
  • הגדול: ADJ,m,sg,def
  • ממני: PREP,suff,1,m,sg
  • ולו: CONJ+PREP+PRON,3,m,sg
  • ולאביתר: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • הכהן: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • וליואב: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • צרויה: NOUN,prop,f,sg

Parallels

  • 1 Kgs. 1:3-4 (verbal): Introduces Abishag the Shunammite as David's attendant (same phrase 'Abishag the Shunammite'), providing the background for Bathsheba's later request on Adonijah's behalf.
  • 1 Kgs. 1:5-7 (thematic): Describes Adonijah's supporters, including Joab and Abiathar, paralleling Solomon's mention of those who sided with Adonijah when accusing Bathsheba of soliciting the throne for him.
  • 1 Kgs. 1:11-31 (structural): The episode in which Adonijah attempts to seize the kingship; provides the broader narrative context for Solomon's charge here that Bathsheba sought the throne for Adonijah.
  • 1 Kgs. 2:13-25 (structural): The immediate sequel where Adonijah asks Bathsheba to petition Solomon for Abishag and Solomon reacts—this passage completes and clarifies the issue raised in 2:22 (Solomon's accusation and the consequences).

Alternative generated candidates

  • King Solomon answered his mother, 'And why do you ask Abishag the Shunammite for Adonijah? Ask for him the kingdom also—for he is my older brother, and for him, for Abiathar the priest, and for Joab son of Zeruiah.'
  • The king answered his mother, “And why do you ask Abishag the Shunammite for Adonijah? Ask also for him the kingdom, for he is my older brother—he, and Abiathar the priest, and Joab son of Zeruiah.”
23 Then King Solomon swore by the LORD, “So may God do to me and so may he add, if, in my father’s lifetime, Adonijah has spoken this thing.”

1 K.2.23 - Details

Original Text

וישבע המלך שלמה ביהוה לאמר כה יעשה־ לי אלהים וכה יוסיף כי בנפשו דבר אדניהו את־ הדבר הזה׃

Morphology

  • וישבע: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • המלך: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • שלמה: ADJ,f,sg,abs
  • ביהוה: PREP+PN,sg
  • לאמר: INF,qal,infc
  • כה: ADV
  • יעשה: VERB,qal,imperfect,3,m,sg
  • לי: PREP+PRON,1,sg
  • אלהים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • וכה: CONJ+ADV
  • יוסיף: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • כי: CONJ
  • בנפשו: PREP,3,m,sg
  • דבר: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אדניהו: NOUN,prop,m,sg
  • את: PRT,acc
  • הדבר: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • הזה: DEM,m,sg

Parallels

  • 1 Kgs.2.21 (structural): Immediate narrative parallel in the same scene: Solomon determines Adonijah's fate and sets the scene for the oath and its consequences (same episode of succession crisis).
  • 1 Kgs.1.30–31 (thematic): Earlier royal oath in the succession narrative: David swears concerning Solomon's future reign—both are high-stakes, God-invoking oaths tied to transfer of kingship.
  • 1 Sam.20.12–17, 41–42 (thematic): Covenantal oaths between Jonathan and David invoking the LORD to guarantee loyalty and protection in matters of succession and life—a similar use of divine oath-language to settle dynastic/loyalty claims.
  • Gen.21.22–31 (thematic): Abraham and Abimelech make a sworn agreement invoking God as witness; parallels Solomon's use of an oath by God to settle a political/legal dispute between leaders and to bind consequences.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Then King Solomon swore by the LORD, 'As the LORD lives, who has established me and placed me on the throne of David my father, if Adonijah has thus minded in his heart, saying this thing,'
  • And King Solomon swore by the LORD, “So may God do to me and so add, if in his heart Adonijah has meant this thing.”
24 Now therefore, as the LORD lives, who has established me and set me upon the throne of David my father and has made me a house as he promised, today Adonijah shall die.”

1 K.2.24 - Details

Original Text

ועתה חי־ יהוה אשר הכינני ויושיבני על־ כסא דוד אבי ואשר עשה־ לי בית כאשר דבר כי היום יומת אדניהו׃

Morphology

  • ועתה: CONJ
  • חי: ADJ,m,sg
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • אשר: PRON,rel
  • הכינני: VERB,hiphil,perf,3,m,sg
  • ויושיבני: VERB,hiphil,impf,3,m,sg
  • על: PREP
  • כסא: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • דוד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אבי: NOUN,m,sg,cons
  • ואשר: CONJ+PRON,rel
  • עשה: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • לי: PREP+PRON,1,sg
  • בית: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • כאשר: CONJ
  • דבר: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • כי: CONJ
  • היום: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • יומת: VERB,niphal,impf,3,m,sg
  • אדניהו: NOUN,prop,m,sg

Parallels

  • 2 Samuel 7:12-16 (quotation): Direct echo of the Davidic covenant promising an enduring house and throne for David's offspring—basis for Solomon's claim that God 'made me a house' and established his throne.
  • 1 Kings 1:35-39 (structural): Immediate narrative parallel: the account of Solomon's anointing and installation on David's throne, which Solomon invokes here to justify his authority over Adonijah.
  • 1 Chronicles 22:9-10 (thematic): David's charge about Solomon—God will give him rest, he shall build the house for God's name, and God will establish his throne—parallels Solomon's appeal to the promise that established his rule and house.
  • Psalm 89:3-4 (thematic): Liturgical formulation of the Davidic promise ('I have made a covenant with my chosen... I will establish his seed and throne forever'), which Solomon invokes as the divine warrant for his reign and measures against rivals.

Alternative generated candidates

  • he continued, 'now as the LORD lives, who has established me and seated me on the throne of David my father, and who has made for me a house as he promised, today Adonijah shall be put to death.'
  • And now, as the LORD lives who has established me and set me on the throne of David my father and who has fulfilled his promise to me by making for me a house—today Adonijah shall die.”
25 So the king sent by the hand of Benaiah son of Jehoiada; Benaiah went and struck him down and he died.

1 K.2.25 - Details

Original Text

וישלח המלך שלמה ביד בניהו בן־ יהוידע ויפגע־ בו וימת׃

Morphology

  • וישלח: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • המלך: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • שלמה: ADJ,f,sg,abs
  • ביד: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • בניהו: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • יהוידע: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ויפגע: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • בו: PREP+PRON,3,m,sg
  • וימת: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg

Parallels

  • 2 Samuel 16:5-13 (thematic): Shimei's earlier cursing of David and dramatic encounter on the road—background to why Shimei is viewed as a rebel and later punished.
  • 2 Samuel 19:18-23 (thematic): Shimei's plea for mercy to King David and David's oath to spare him—provides context for Solomon's later decision to enforce punishment despite David's earlier restraint.
  • 1 Kings 2:31-34 (structural): Parallel case in the same narrative where Solomon commissions Benaiah to execute Joab—shows the same royal instrument (Benaiah) used to carry out Solomon's judgments.
  • 2 Samuel 23:20-23 (verbal): Catalogue of Benaiah son of Jehoiada's exploits and his role as a chief warrior/executor—identifies Benaiah's capacity and authority to carry out royal executions.

Alternative generated candidates

  • So King Solomon sent Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and he struck him down, and he died.
  • So King Solomon sent and Benaiah son of Jehoiada went out and struck him, and he died.
26 To Abiathar the priest the king said, “Go to your fields at Anathoth; you are to die there, and yet I will not put you to death now, because you bore the ark of the LORD God before my father David and because you shared in all his afflictions.”

1 K.2.26 - Details

Original Text

ולאביתר הכהן אמר המלך ענתת לך על־ שדיך כי איש מות אתה וביום הזה לא אמיתך כי־ נשאת את־ ארון אדני יהוה לפני דוד אבי וכי התענית בכל אשר־ התענה אבי׃

Morphology

  • ולאביתר: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • הכהן: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • אמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • המלך: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • ענתת: VERB,qal,perf,2,m,sg
  • לך: PRON,2,m,sg
  • על: PREP
  • שדיך: NOUN,m,sg,abs+PRON,2,m,sg
  • כי: CONJ
  • איש: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • מות: VERB,qal,infabs
  • אתה: PRON,2,m,sg
  • וביום: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • הזה: DEM,m,sg
  • לא: PART_NEG
  • אמיתך: VERB,qal,impf,1,c,sg
  • כי: CONJ
  • נשאת: PTCP,qal,ptcp,f,pl
  • את: PRT,acc
  • ארון: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אדני: NOUN,m,sg,abs,1,sg
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • לפני: PREP
  • דוד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אבי: NOUN,m,sg,cons
  • וכי: CONJ
  • התענית: VERB,hitp,perf,2,m,sg
  • בכל: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אשר: PRON,rel
  • התענה: VERB,hitp,perf,3,m,sg
  • אבי: NOUN,m,sg,cons

Parallels

  • 2 Samuel 6:3-11 (verbal): Narrative of transporting the ark to Jerusalem (including the priests and incidents like Uzzah); directly parallels Solomon’s remark that Abiathar "bore the ark of the LORD before David."
  • 1 Chronicles 15:11-15 (verbal): Account of David commissioning the priests (including Zadok and Abiathar) to carry the ark and minister before the king—another explicit witness to the priestly role of carrying the ark before David.
  • 2 Samuel 15:24-29 (thematic): Zadok and Abiathar accompany David during Absalom’s revolt and act for the ark; underscores the priests’ loyalty and suffering with David, echoing Solomon’s reference to Abiathar’s sharing in David’s afflictions.
  • 1 Samuel 22:20-23 (allusion): Reports the massacre of Ahimelech’s house and Abiathar’s escape to David; provides background for Abiathar’s association with danger and David’s household (helps explain the charge "man of death" and his precarious position).
  • 1 Kings 2:27 (structural): Immediate continuation of the episode: Solomon deposes Abiathar and sends him to Anathoth. This verse completes and implements the decision announced in 2:26.

Alternative generated candidates

  • To Abiathar the priest the king said, 'Get you to your fields; you are gone up from being priest to the LORD—do not die the death of a man.' (For thus the king said to him.)
  • To Abiathar the priest the king said, “Go to your fields, to Anathoth; you are to die there. I will not put you to death today, because you carried the ark of the LORD God of Israel before my father David, and because you shared his hardships.”
27 So Solomon removed Abiathar from serving as priest to the LORD, to fulfill the word of the LORD concerning the house of Eli.

1 K.2.27 - Details

Original Text

ויגרש שלמה את־ אביתר מהיות כהן ליהוה למלא את־ דבר יהוה אשר דבר על־ בית עלי בשלה׃

Morphology

  • ויגרש: VERB,qal,impf,3,sg
  • שלמה: ADJ,f,sg,abs
  • את: PRT,acc
  • אביתר: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • מהיות: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • כהן: NOUN,m,sg,const
  • ליהוה: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,def
  • למלא: PREP+VERB,qal,inf
  • את: PRT,acc
  • דבר: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • אשר: PRON,rel
  • דבר: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • על: PREP
  • בית: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • עלי: PREP+PRON,1,sg
  • בשלה: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs

Parallels

  • 1 Sam.2.27-36 (quotation): The prophetic oracle against the house of Eli that announces loss of the priesthood — Solomon’s expulsion of Abiathar is presented as fulfillment of this word.
  • 1 Sam.3.11-14 (allusion): God’s earlier rebuke to Eli about his sons and the coming judgment on his house provides the theological cause for removing Eli’s descendant Abiathar from the priesthood.
  • 1 Sam.22.20-23 (thematic): Narrative showing Abiathar’s survival and service as priest to David after the slaughter at Nob; explains why Abiathar was still present to be deposed by Solomon.
  • 1 Chr.15.11-12 (structural): David’s consultation with both Zadok and Abiathar as priests demonstrates the earlier joint priestly ministry that Solomon later alters by removing Abiathar.
  • 1 Kgs.2.35 (structural): Solomon’s formal installation of Zadok as sole priest completes the transition and fulfills the prophetic judgment referenced in 1 Kgs 2:27.

Alternative generated candidates

  • So Solomon removed Abiathar from being priest to the LORD, to fulfill the word of the LORD concerning the house of Eli, as the LORD had declared at Shiloh.
  • So Solomon expelled Abiathar from serving as priest to the LORD, to fulfill the word of the LORD concerning the house of Eli.
28 Now the report came to Joab: Joab had turned after Adonijah and had not turned after Absalom. Joab fled to the tent of the LORD and clung to the horns of the altar.

1 K.2.28 - Details

Original Text

והשמעה באה עד־ יואב כי יואב נטה אחרי אדניה ואחרי אבשלום לא נטה וינס יואב אל־ אהל יהוה ויחזק בקרנות המזבח׃

Morphology

  • והשמעה: VERB,hiphil,perf,3,f,sg
  • באה: VERB,qal,perf,3,f,sg
  • עד: PREP
  • יואב: NOUN,prop,m,sg
  • כי: CONJ
  • יואב: NOUN,prop,m,sg
  • נטה: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • אחרי: PREP
  • אדניה: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ואחרי: CONJ
  • אבשלום: NOUN,m,sg,abs,prop
  • לא: PART_NEG
  • נטה: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • וינס: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • יואב: NOUN,prop,m,sg
  • אל: NEG
  • אהל: NOUN,m,sg,construct
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • ויחזק: CONJ+VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • בקרנות: PREP+NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • המזבח: NOUN,m,sg,def

Parallels

  • 1 Kgs. 2:31-34 (structural): Direct continuation: Solomon orders Benaiah to execute Joab at the altar—immediate outcome of Joab’s flight and the king’s response to his support for Adonijah.
  • 1 Kgs. 1:50-53 (thematic): Adonijah earlier seeks sanctuary by seizing the horns of the altar; parallels the motif of fugitives clinging to the altar and links to the wider story of Adonijah’s rebellion (which Joab supported).
  • 1 Kgs. 2:5-6 (verbal): David’s charge to Solomon to deal with Joab (for his past murders and factionalism) provides the authorial rationale for Solomon’s later action when Joab flees to the altar.
  • 2 Sam. 3:26-27 (thematic): Joab’s murder of Abner: an earlier example of Joab’s violent, factional actions—background that helps explain why David/Solomon view him as a threat and punish him despite his seeking sanctuary.
  • 2 Sam. 20:8-10 (thematic): Joab’s killing of Amasa (during civil conflict) again shows his pattern of political murder and brutal methods, reinforcing the narrative basis for his prosecution after siding with Adonijah.

Alternative generated candidates

  • When the news came to Joab—that he had turned after Adonijah, and had not turned after Absalom—Joab fled to the tent of the LORD and clung to the horns of the altar.
  • A report came to Joab that he had sided with Adonijah and with Absalom and had not turned to follow David; and Joab fled to the tent of the LORD and took hold of the horns of the altar.
29 Solomon sent and called Benaiah son of Jehoiada, saying, “Go, strike him down.”

1 K.2.29 - Details

Original Text

ויגד למלך שלמה כי נס יואב אל־ אהל יהוה והנה אצל המזבח וישלח שלמה את־ בניהו בן־ יהוידע לאמר לך פגע־ בו׃

Morphology

  • ויגד: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • למלך: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • שלמה: ADJ,f,sg,abs
  • כי: CONJ
  • נס: VERB,niphal,perf,3,m,sg
  • יואב: NOUN,prop,m,sg
  • אל: NEG
  • אהל: NOUN,m,sg,construct
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • והנה: ADV
  • אצל: PREP
  • המזבח: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • וישלח: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • שלמה: ADJ,f,sg,abs
  • את: PRT,acc
  • בניהו: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • יהוידע: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • לאמר: INF,qal,infc
  • לך: PRON,2,m,sg
  • פגע: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • בו: PREP+PRON,3,m,sg

Parallels

  • 1 Kings 1:50-53 (thematic): Adonijah takes hold of the horns of the altar to seek sanctuary—parallel motif of fugitives seeking protection at the sacred altar.
  • 1 Kings 2:31-34 (structural): Immediate narrative continuation: Solomon orders Benaiah to execute Joab despite his flight to the altar; shows the outcome of the royal command in this episode.
  • 2 Samuel 3:27 (thematic): Joab’s murder of Abner (a politically motivated killing) establishes Joab’s violent record and helps explain Solomon’s determination to eliminate him.
  • 2 Samuel 20:10-12 (thematic): Joab’s killing of Amasa (another ruthless, decisive slaying of a rival) shows the pattern of Joab’s lethal methods that Solomon confronts here.
  • 1 Samuel 22:18-23 (thematic): Doeg’s slaughter of the priests at Nob—an instance of sanctuary protection being violated—offers a parallel example of violent disregard for sacred asylum.

Alternative generated candidates

  • When King Solomon was told that Joab had fled to the tent of the LORD, and that he was beside the altar, Solomon sent Benaiah son of Jehoiada, saying, 'Go, strike him down.'
  • It was told King Solomon, “Behold, Joab has fled to the tent of the LORD; behold, he is beside the altar.” The king sent Benaiah son of Jehoiada, saying, “Go, strike him down.”
30 Benaiah came to the tent of the LORD and said to him, “Thus says the king, Come out.” He answered, “No; I will die here.” Benaiah reported to the king, saying, “Thus said Joab and thus he answered me.”

1 K.2.30 - Details

Original Text

ויבא בניהו אל־ אהל יהוה ויאמר אליו כה־ אמר המלך צא ויאמר ׀ לא כי פה אמות וישב בניהו את־ המלך דבר לאמר כה־ דבר יואב וכה ענני׃

Morphology

  • ויבא: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • בניהו: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • אל: NEG
  • אהל: NOUN,m,sg,construct
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • ויאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • אליו: PREP+PRON,3,m,sg
  • כה: ADV
  • אמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • המלך: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • צא: VERB,qal,imp,2,m,sg
  • ויאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • לא: PART_NEG
  • כי: CONJ
  • פה: ADV
  • אמות: VERB,qal,impf,1,_,sg
  • וישב: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • בניהו: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • את: PRT,acc
  • המלך: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • דבר: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • לאמר: INF,qal,infc
  • כה: ADV
  • דבר: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • יואב: NOUN,prop,m,sg
  • וכה: CONJ+ADV
  • ענני: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg

Parallels

  • 1 Kgs 2:28 (verbal): Immediate context: Joab flees to the tent of the LORD and takes hold of the horns of the altar — the scene Benaiah approaches in v.30.
  • 1 Kgs 2:31–34 (structural): Direct continuation: Benaiah reports Joab's words to the king and Solomon's orders lead to Joab's execution — resolution of the episode begun in v.30.
  • 1 Kgs 1:50–53 (allusion): Adonijah earlier seizes the altar/horns to seek asylum during the succession struggle; a closely parallel use of the sanctuary as political refuge in the David–Solomon transition.
  • Deut 19:1–13 (esp. Deut 19:4–6) (thematic): Law of cities of refuge and the broader institution of asylum contrasts with royal/political treatment of those who seek sanctuary — background for the tension between sanctuary and execution in v.30.
  • 2 Sam 3:27 (thematic): Joab’s prior murder of Abner (a political killing carried out by Joab) provides background for Solomon’s fatal judgment against him — explains why Joab is held culpable despite claiming sanctuary.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Benaiah went to the tent of the LORD and said to him, 'Thus says the king: Come out.' But he answered, 'No; if by me he is to be killed, let me die here.' Benaiah returned and told the king what Joab had said.
  • Benaiah came to the tent of the LORD and said to him, “Thus says the king, ‘Come out.’” He answered, “No; I will die here.” So Benaiah returned and reported to the king the words Joab had spoken and how he had answered.
31 The king said to him, “Do as he has said and strike him down; bury him, and remove the innocent blood which he shed from me and from my father’s house.

1 K.2.31 - Details

Original Text

ויאמר לו המלך עשה כאשר דבר ופגע־ בו וקברתו והסירת ׀ דמי חנם אשר שפך יואב מעלי ומעל בית אבי׃

Morphology

  • ויאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • לו: PRON,3,m,sg
  • המלך: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • עשה: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • כאשר: CONJ
  • דבר: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ופגע: CONJ+VERB,qal,imperfect,3,m,sg
  • בו: PREP+PRON,3,m,sg
  • וקברתו: VERB,qal,imp,2,m,sg
  • והסירת: VERB,hifil,imp,2,m,sg
  • דמי: NOUN,m,sg,abs,1cs
  • חנם: ADV
  • אשר: PRON,rel
  • שפך: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • יואב: NOUN,prop,m,sg
  • מעלי: PREP+PRON,3,m,sg
  • ומעל: PREP
  • בית: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אבי: NOUN,m,sg,cons

Parallels

  • 1 Kings 2:5-6 (structural): David's prior charge to Solomon to deal with Joab for killing Abner and Amasa — sets the command Solomon now enforces to remove Joab's bloodguilt.
  • 1 Kings 2:32-33 (structural): Immediate continuation of the same episode: Solomon's orders and the consequence for Joab, repeating the language of removing bloodguilt from the king and the royal house.
  • 2 Samuel 3:27-30 (verbal): Narrates Joab's murder of Abner and David's public disavowal of responsibility — the specific killing that creates the 'blood' Solomon is commanded to remove.
  • 2 Samuel 20:10 (thematic): Records Joab's killing of Amasa in the field — a second instance of Joab shedding blood mentioned by David as grounds for punishment.
  • Genesis 9:6 (thematic): General legal/moral principle that shedding human blood requires accountability — provides the broader ethical backdrop for removing 'bloodguilt' from the king and his house.

Alternative generated candidates

  • The king said to him, 'Do as he has spoken and strike him down; bury him, and take away from me and from my father's house the guilt of the blood which Joab shed,
  • The king said to him, “Do as he has said and strike him down; bury him that you may remove the innocent blood which Joab shed from my hand and from the house of my father.”
32 May the LORD return his blood upon his own head, for he struck down two men more righteous and better than himself, and he killed them with the sword—Abner son of Ner, commander of Israel, and Amasa son of Jether, commander of the host of Judah.

1 K.2.32 - Details

Original Text

והשיב יהוה את־ דמו על־ ראשו אשר פגע בשני־ אנשים צדקים וטבים ממנו ויהרגם בחרב ואבי דוד לא ידע את־ אבנר בן־ נר שר־ צבא ישראל ואת־ עמשא בן־ יתר שר־ צבא יהודה׃

Morphology

  • והשיב: VERB,hip,impf,3,m,sg
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • את: PRT,acc
  • דמו: NOUN,m,sg,abs,poss3ms
  • על: PREP
  • ראשו: NOUN,m,sg,abs+PRON,3,m,sg
  • אשר: PRON,rel
  • פגע: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • בשני: PREP+NUM,m,du,abs
  • אנשים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • צדקים: ADJ,m,pl,abs
  • וטבים: CONJ+ADJ,m,pl,abs
  • ממנו: PREP+PRON,3,m,sg
  • ויהרגם: CONJ+VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • בחרב: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • ואבי: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs+PRON,1,sg
  • דוד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • לא: PART_NEG
  • ידע: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • את: PRT,acc
  • אבנר: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • נר: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • שר: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • צבא: NOUN,m,sg,const
  • ישראל: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ואת: CONJ
  • עמשא: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • יתר: ADJ,m,sg,abs
  • שר: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • צבא: NOUN,m,sg,const
  • יהודה: NOUN,m,sg,prop

Parallels

  • 2 Samuel 3:26–27 (verbal): Narrates Joab’s murder of Abner at the gate—identifies the violent act that 1 Kgs 2:32 attributes to the man whose blood should return on his head.
  • 2 Samuel 3:28–29 (verbal): David’s reaction and imprecation after Abner’s death: he pronounces that Abner’s blood be required of Joab—language and theme echoed in Solomon’s charge in 1 Kgs 2:32.
  • 2 Samuel 20:8–10 (verbal): Records Joab’s killing of Amasa during the pursuit of Sheba—this is the other commander named in 1 Kgs 2:32 as one of the two ‘righteous’ men Joab struck down.
  • 1 Kings 2:5 (structural): Solomon’s earlier instruction to deal with Joab so that his gray head not go down to the grave in peace—connects directly to the motive and outcome explained in 1 Kgs 2:32–34.

Alternative generated candidates

  • because he struck down two men more righteous and better than he—Abner son of Ner, commander of Israel, and Amasa son of Jether, commander of Judah—and he killed them by the sword, and their blood was on his head, on his own head.'
  • The LORD will return his blood upon his own head, for he struck down two men more righteous and better than he, and killed them with the sword—Abner son of Ner, commander of Israel’s army, and Amasa son of Jether, commander of Judah’s army—and David did not know it.
33 Their blood return upon the head of Joab and upon the head of his seed forever; but David and his seed and his house and his throne shall have peace forever from the LORD.”

1 K.2.33 - Details

Original Text

ושבו דמיהם בראש יואב ובראש זרעו לעלם ולדוד ולזרעו ולביתו ולכסאו יהיה שלום עד־ עולם מעם יהוה׃

Morphology

  • ושבו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • דמיהם: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • בראש: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,cstr
  • יואב: NOUN,prop,m,sg
  • ובראש: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • זרעו: NOUN,m,sg,abs+3ms
  • לעלם: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ולדוד: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,prop,sg,m
  • ולזרעו: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ולביתו: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ולכסאו: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • יהיה: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • שלום: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • עד: PREP
  • עולם: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • מעם: PREP
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • 1Kgs.2.31 (verbal): Immediate parallel in the same speech: the formula that Joab and his seed must bear the bloodguilt is repeated (same legal/forensic language about blood upon Joab's head).
  • 2Sam.3.27 (thematic): Narrative background: Joab's murder of Abner — the violent act that creates the bloodguilt Solomon is commanded to address.
  • 2Sam.20.10 (thematic): Joab's killing of Amasa after the civil strife — another instance of Joab’s bloodshed invoked as reason for holding him and his house accountable.
  • Gen.9.5-6 (thematic): Broader legal-theological principle that blood is required/avenged (God ‘requires’ blood), providing the conceptual basis for holding individuals accountable for bloodguilt.
  • 2Sam.7.16 (allusion): Promise that David's house and throne will be established forever — parallels the latter half of 1 Kgs 2:33 which petitions/declares peace and perpetuity for David’s seed, house and throne.

Alternative generated candidates

  • May their blood remain on the head of Joab and on the head of his offspring forever; but on David and on his offspring and on his house and on his throne may there be peace forever from the LORD.
  • Their blood returned upon the head of Joab and upon his offspring forever; but the LORD gave peace to David and to his offspring and to his house and to his throne.
34 Benaiah son of Jehoiada rose and went and struck him and killed him; and he was buried in his own house in the wilderness.

1 K.2.34 - Details

Original Text

ויעל בניהו בן־ יהוידע ויפגע־ בו וימתהו ויקבר בביתו במדבר׃

Morphology

  • ויעל: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • בניהו: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • יהוידע: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ויפגע: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • בו: PREP+PRON,3,m,sg
  • וימתהו: VERB,qal,imperfect,3,m,sg,obj:3,m,sg
  • ויקבר: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • בביתו: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs+PRON,3,m,sg
  • במדבר: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • 1 Kings 2:31-35 (structural): Immediate context: Solomon charges Benaiah to carry out judgment against Joab, and verses 34–35 record Benaiah executing Joab — the direct narrative parallel and outcome.
  • 2 Samuel 3:27 (thematic): Reports Joab's murder of Abner at the gate — one of Joab's unlawful killings cited later as justification for Solomon's order to have him put to death.
  • 2 Samuel 20:10-12 (thematic): Describes Joab striking and killing Amasa — another instance of Joab's lethal actions within David’s household that grounds the sanctions leading to his death in 1 Kings 2:34.
  • 2 Samuel 23:20-23 (verbal): Lists Benaiah son of Jehoiada’s heroic exploits and his appointment as commander of David’s bodyguard — parallels the same Benaiah who executes Joab for the new king.
  • 2 Samuel 8:18 (structural): Notes Benaiah son of Jehoiada’s official role over the Cherethites and Pelethites (royal guards), providing background for his authority and suitability to carry out Solomon’s execution order.

Alternative generated candidates

  • So Benaiah son of Jehoiada went up and struck him down, and he died, and they buried him in his house in the wilderness.
  • Benaiah went up and struck him down, and he died, and he was buried in his house in the wilderness.
35 The king put Benaiah son of Jehoiada in charge of the army, and he made Zadok the priest in the place of Abiathar.

1 K.2.35 - Details

Original Text

ויתן המלך את־ בניהו בן־ יהוידע תחתיו על־ הצבא ואת־ צדוק הכהן נתן המלך תחת אביתר׃

Morphology

  • ויתן: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • המלך: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • את: PRT,acc
  • בניהו: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • יהוידע: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • תחתיו: PREP+PRON,3,m,sg
  • על: PREP
  • הצבא: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ואת: CONJ
  • צדוק: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • הכהן: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • נתן: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • המלך: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • תחת: PREP
  • אביתר: NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • 1 Kings 2:27 (structural): Immediate context: the king's earlier decree that Abiathar would not be put to death but would no longer be priest explains and leads directly to the removal recorded in v.35.
  • 1 Samuel 2:35 (allusion): A prophetic promise that God would raise up 'a faithful priest' and punish Eli's house—Abiathar is descendant of Eli; his removal can be read as fulfillment of this prophecy.
  • 2 Samuel 8:17 (verbal): Parallel wording naming Zadok (son of Ahitub) and Abiathar (called Ahimelech in some traditions) as David’s priests, showing their joint service prior to Abiathar’s later removal.
  • 2 Samuel 20:25 (verbal): States that 'the priests, Zadok and Abiathar, were the chief ministers of the house of the LORD,' highlighting the pairing whose eventual separation is narrated in 1 Kgs 2:35.
  • 1 Samuel 22:20–23 (thematic): Records Abiathar's flight to David and continued priestly service under him; thematically connected as background to Abiathar’s role and the political-religious reasons for his later displacement by Zadok.

Alternative generated candidates

  • The king appointed Benaiah son of Jehoiada over the army, and appointed Zadok the priest in the place of Abiathar.
  • The king placed Benaiah son of Jehoiada over the army, and he made Zadok the priest to be in the place of Abiathar.
36 The king sent and summoned Shimei and said to him, “Build yourself a house in Jerusalem and live there; do not go forth from there anywhere.

1 K.2.36 - Details

Original Text

וישלח המלך ויקרא לשמעי ויאמר לו בנה־ לך בית בירושלם וישבת שם ולא־ תצא משם אנה ואנה׃

Morphology

  • וישלח: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • המלך: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • ויקרא: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • לשמעי: PREP
  • ויאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • לו: PRON,3,m,sg
  • בנה: NOUN,m,sg,abs+SUFF,3,f,sg
  • לך: PRON,2,m,sg
  • בית: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בירושלם: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • וישבת: VERB,qal,perf,2,m,sg
  • שם: ADV
  • ולא: CONJ
  • תצא: VERB,qal,impf,2,ms
  • משם: PREP
  • אנה: ADV,interrog
  • ואנה: ADV,interr

Parallels

  • 1 Kings 2:39-46 (structural): Direct narrative continuation: Shimei violates Solomon's injunction by leaving Jerusalem, pursues him, and is executed—showing the consequence of disobeying the house-arrest order in v.36.
  • 2 Samuel 16:5-13 (thematic): The origin of the conflict: Shimei publicly curses David during Absalom's rebellion. This episode explains why Shimei was later restricted by Solomon.
  • 2 Samuel 19:16-23 (thematic): Shimei's subsequent plea for forgiveness to David and David's pardon provide the immediate background to Solomon's conditional mercy and his later restriction of Shimei to Jerusalem.
  • 1 Kings 2:1-11 (structural): David's final charge to Solomon to secure the kingdom and execute justice sets the larger political and moral context for Solomon's handling of Shimei (and others) in ch.2.
  • 1 Kings 2:28-34 (thematic): Parallel example of Solomon's consolidation of power and judicial decisions (regarding Adonijah, Abiathar, Joab) illustrating the pattern of mercy, restriction, and punishment applied to rivals and troublemakers like Shimei.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Then the king summoned Shimei and said to him, 'Build yourself a house in Jerusalem and live there; and do not go out anywhere.'
  • Then the king sent for Shimei and said to him, “Build yourself a house in Jerusalem and live there; do not go out from there anywhere.
37 For on the day you go out and cross over the brook Kidron you shall know for certain that you shall die; your blood shall be on your own head.”

1 K.2.37 - Details

Original Text

והיה ׀ ביום צאתך ועברת את־ נחל קדרון ידע תדע כי מות תמות דמך יהיה בראשך׃

Morphology

  • והיה: VERB,qal,imperfect,3,m,sg
  • ביום: PREP
  • צאתך: NOUN,f,sg,cons,poss:2ms
  • ועברת: VERB,qal,perf,2,m,sg
  • את: PRT,acc
  • נחל: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • קדרון: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ידע: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • תדע: VERB,qal,impf,2,ms,sg
  • כי: CONJ
  • מות: VERB,qal,infabs
  • תמות: VERB,qal,yiqtol,2,m,sg
  • דמך: NOUN,m,sg,abs+2ms
  • יהיה: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • בראשך: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs+2ms

Parallels

  • 2 Samuel 16:5-13 (structural): The earlier episode where Shimei curses David as he flees Jerusalem; provides the backstory and motive for Solomon’s later warning and punishment of Shimei.
  • 1 Kings 2:39-46 (structural): Immediate narrative continuation: Shimei leaves Jerusalem, crosses the Kidron, is declared to have broken Solomon’s command, and is executed—fulfilling the threat of 2:37.
  • 2 Samuel 15:23 (thematic): David’s crossing of the brook Kidron when fleeing Absalom; the brook functions as a boundary or turning point in Jerusalem narratives (banishment, exile, decisive action), echoing the symbolic weight of crossing Kidron in 1 Kgs 2:37.
  • John 18:1 (allusion): The New Testament mention of Jesus crossing the Kidron (Cedron) situates the brook as a recurrent topographical and symbolic marker in biblical tradition, linking movements in and out of Jerusalem.
  • Ezekiel 33:8-9 (thematic): The prophet’s language about warning the wicked and the responsibility for blood parallels the theme of warned capital punishment and the formulaic idea that ‘blood’ rests on a person’s head when judgment follows a given warning.

Alternative generated candidates

  • For on the day you go out and cross the Kidron, you shall know for certain you shall die; your blood shall be on your own head.'
  • For on the day you go out and pass over the brook Kidron you shall know for certain that you will die; your blood shall be on your own head.”
38 Shimei said to the king, “The word is good; as my lord the king has said, so will your servant do.” So Shimei lived in Jerusalem many days.

1 K.2.38 - Details

Original Text

ויאמר שמעי למלך טוב הדבר כאשר דבר אדני המלך כן יעשה עבדך וישב שמעי בירושלם ימים רבים׃

Morphology

  • ויאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • שמעי: NOUN,m,sg,prop
  • למלך: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • טוב: ADJ,m,pl,abs
  • הדבר: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • כאשר: CONJ
  • דבר: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אדני: NOUN,m,sg,abs,1,sg
  • המלך: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • כן: ADV
  • יעשה: VERB,qal,imperfect,3,m,sg
  • עבדך: NOUN,m,sg,abs,2,ms
  • וישב: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • שמעי: NOUN,m,sg,prop
  • בירושלם: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • ימים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • רבים: ADJ,m,pl,abs

Parallels

  • 1 Kings 2:39 (structural): Immediate continuation: describes Shimei leaving Jerusalem, violating his pledge, and Solomon ordering his execution — directly completes the action promised in 2:38.
  • 2 Samuel 16:5-14 (allusion): Earliest episode of Shimei’s hostility toward David (cursing and throwing stones); background for Solomon’s later treatment and for Shimei’s need to placate the new king.
  • 2 Samuel 19:18-23 (verbal): Shimei’s prior apology and oath of loyalty to David after Absalom’s rebellion — parallels his similar pledge to Solomon in 1 Kgs 2:38 and highlights recurring promises of submission.
  • 1 Kings 2:28-34 (thematic): Solomon’s summary enforcement of justice (execution of Joab) — parallels the theme of a new king executing former offenders despite earlier toleration or promises of safety.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Shimei answered the king, 'The saying is good; as my lord the king has said, so shall your servant do.' So Shimei lived in Jerusalem many days.
  • Shimei answered the king, “The word is good; as my lord the king has said, so will your servant do.” So Shimei lived many days in Jerusalem.
39 At the end of three years two of Shimei’s servants fled to Gath to Achish son of Maachah, king of Gath, and they reported to Shimei, “Your servants are in Gath.”

1 K.2.39 - Details

Original Text

ויהי מקץ שלש שנים ויברחו שני־ עבדים לשמעי אל־ אכיש בן־ מעכה מלך גת ויגידו לשמעי לאמר הנה עבדיך בגת׃

Morphology

  • ויהי: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • מקץ: PREP
  • שלש: NUM,card,f,sg
  • שנים: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • ויברחו: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,pl
  • שני: NUM,m,pl,construct
  • עבדים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • לשמעי: PREP+PN,m,sg
  • אל: NEG
  • אכיש: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • מעכה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • מלך: NOUN,m,sg,cons
  • גת: NOUN,prop,f,sg,abs
  • ויגידו: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,pl
  • לשמעי: PREP+PN,m,sg
  • לאמר: INF,qal,infc
  • הנה: PART
  • עבדיך: NOUN,m,pl,abs,2ms
  • בגת: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,def

Parallels

  • 2 Sam.16.5-13 (verbal): Earliest account of Shimei hurling curses at David; identifies the same person and background for Shimei's hostility that leads to his later restriction and the episode of his servants fleeing.
  • 2 Sam.19.16-23 (thematic): Shimei's contrition and David's pledge of safety after the civil conflict—provides a contrast to Solomon's later enforcement of limits on Shimei and the consequences when those limits are breached.
  • 1 Sam.21.10-15 (thematic): David's earlier flight to Achish king of Gath; parallels the motif and setting of fugitives seeking refuge in the Philistine city of Gath and the appearance of Achish as a patron.
  • 1 Sam.27.2-7 (allusion): David's sustained residence with Achish of Gath; reinforces the recurring role of Achish as a place of asylum and royal host for Israelite fugitives—context for servants fleeing to Gath.

Alternative generated candidates

  • At the end of three years two of Shimei’s servants fled to Achish son of Maacah, king of Gath; they reported to him, 'Your servants are in Gath.'
  • After three years it was told the king that Shimei’s servants had fled to Gath to Achish son of Maachah king of Gath, and they reported to Shimei, “Your servants are in Gath.”
40 So Shimei arose and saddled his donkey and went to Gath to seek his servants; he brought them back from Gath.

1 K.2.40 - Details

Original Text

ויקם שמעי ויחבש את־ חמרו וילך גתה אל־ אכיש לבקש את־ עבדיו וילך שמעי ויבא את־ עבדיו מגת׃

Morphology

  • ויקם: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • שמעי: NOUN,m,sg,prop
  • ויחבש: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • את: PRT,acc
  • חמרו: NOUN,m,sg,poss3ms
  • וילך: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • גתה: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • אל: NEG
  • אכיש: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • לבקש: PREP+VERB,qal,infc
  • את: PRT,acc
  • עבדיו: NOUN,m,pl,abs+3ms
  • וילך: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • שמעי: NOUN,m,sg,prop
  • ויבא: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • את: PRT,acc
  • עבדיו: NOUN,m,pl,abs+3ms
  • מגת: NOUN,f,sg,abs

Parallels

  • 1 Kgs.2:39-46 (structural): Immediate context — Solomon's sentence concerning Shimei and the subsequent instructions that lead to Shimei's departure to Gath and his recall of servants.
  • 2 Sam.16:5-13 (thematic): Earliest episode of Shimei cursing David — background for Shimei's fraught relationship with the royal house that culminates in his later movements and punishments.
  • 2 Sam.19:16-23 (allusion): Later reconciliation scene in which Shimei begs David's forgiveness; provides narrative context for why Shimei remains a figure whose movements (e.g., to Gath) are significant to the Davidic/solomonic story.
  • 1 Sam.27:2-7 (thematic): David's decision to dwell with Achish king of Gath — parallels the motif of individuals going to Achish/Gath to seek protection or servants, as Shimei does here.
  • 1 Sam.21:10-15 (verbal): David's earlier encounter with Achish in Gath (feigning madness) — another episode linking the figures and the locale of Gath/Achish, highlighting recurring use of that refuge in the narrative.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Shimei rose, saddled his donkey, went to Gath to Achish to fetch his servants. He brought them back from Gath.
  • Shimei arose, saddled his donkey, and went to Gath to Achish to seek his servants; and he brought them back from Gath.
41 Word came to Solomon that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath and had stayed there.

1 K.2.41 - Details

Original Text

ויגד לשלמה כי־ הלך שמעי מירושלם גת וישב׃

Morphology

  • ויגד: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • לשלמה: PREP+NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • כי: CONJ
  • הלך: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • שמעי: NOUN,m,sg,prop
  • מירושלם: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • גת: NOUN,prop,f,sg,abs
  • וישב: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg

Parallels

  • 1Kgs.2.39 (verbal): Solomon’s explicit charge to Shimei to remain in Jerusalem under penalty — the prior command that Shimei later violates by going to Gath.
  • 1Kgs.2.46 (structural): Immediate narrative consequence: Solomon recalls Shimei’s departure to Gath as the basis for summoning and ultimately executing him — the fulfillment of the warning.
  • 2Sam.16.5-13 (thematic): Earlier episode where Shimei curses David during Absalom’s rebellion; provides motive/background for Solomon’s harsh treatment of Shimei.
  • 2Sam.19.18-23 (thematic): Later account in which Shimei begs David’s pardon and is forgiven by David — contrast with Solomon’s later refusal to extend the same mercy after Shimei leaves Jerusalem.

Alternative generated candidates

  • When Solomon was told that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath and had returned,
  • It was told King Solomon that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath and had stayed there.
42 The king sent and called Shimei and said to him, “Did I not make you swear by the LORD and adjure you, saying, ‘Know for certain that on the day you go out and cross over the Kidron you shall die’—and you said to me, ‘The word is good; I know it’?

1 K.2.42 - Details

Original Text

וישלח המלך ויקרא לשמעי ויאמר אליו הלוא השבעתיך ביהוה ואעד בך לאמר ביום צאתך והלכת אנה ואנה ידע תדע כי מות תמות ותאמר אלי טוב הדבר שמעתי׃

Morphology

  • וישלח: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • המלך: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • ויקרא: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • לשמעי: PREP+NOUN,prop,m,sg
  • ויאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • אליו: PREP+PRON,3,m,sg
  • הלוא: PART
  • השבעתיך: VERB,hif,perf,1,_,sg
  • ביהוה: PREP+PN,sg
  • ואעד: VERB,piel,perf,1,_,sg
  • בך: PREP+PRON,2,m,sg
  • לאמר: INF,qal,infc
  • ביום: PREP
  • צאתך: NOUN,f,sg,cons,poss:2ms
  • והלכת: VERB,qal,perf,2,m,sg
  • אנה: ADV,interrog
  • ואנה: ADV,interr
  • ידע: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • תדע: VERB,qal,impf,2,ms,sg
  • כי: CONJ
  • מות: VERB,qal,infabs
  • תמות: VERB,qal,yiqtol,2,m,sg
  • ותאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,f,sg
  • אלי: PREP+PRON,1,sg
  • טוב: ADJ,m,pl,abs
  • הדבר: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • שמעתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,sg

Parallels

  • 2 Sam.16.5-13 (allusion): Background episode where Shimei curses David during Absalom’s revolt—origin of Shimei’s enmity and the context for Solomon’s later admonition about his conduct.
  • 2 Sam.19.18-23 (thematic): After David’s restoration Shimei begs forgiveness and swears loyalty; David pardons him—this earlier promise to David contrasts with Solomon’s later charge and the oath-language cited in 1 Kgs 2:42.
  • 1 Kgs.2.39-46 (structural): Immediate narrative sequel/resolution: Solomon recalls Shimei’s movement from Jerusalem, interprets it as breach of the charge, and ultimately orders his execution—direct continuation of the situation referred to in 2:42.
  • Deut.23.21-23 (thematic): Laws governing vows and the obligation to fulfill promises made to the LORD—parallels the motif of being adjured by Yahweh and the seriousness of such an oath in 1 Kgs 2:42.
  • Ps.15.4 (thematic): Praise of the person who ‘swears to his own hurt and does not change’—an ethical reflection on fidelity to oaths that illuminates the moral expectations underlying Solomon’s admonition.

Alternative generated candidates

  • the king summoned Shimei and said to him, 'Did I not make you swear by the LORD and adjure you, saying, "Know for certain on the day you go out and off you go anywhere, you shall die"—and you said to me, "The word is good"?
  • The king sent and called for Shimei and said to him, “Did I not make you swear by the LORD and admonish you, saying, ‘Know for certain that on the day you go out and leave this place you shall die’? And you answered me, ‘The word is good; I will obey.’
43 Why then did you not keep the oath of the LORD and the commandment that I commanded you?”

1 K.2.43 - Details

Original Text

ומדוע לא שמרת את שבעת יהוה ואת־ המצוה אשר־ צויתי עליך׃

Morphology

  • ומדוע: CONJ+ADV
  • לא: PART_NEG
  • שמרת: VERB,qal,perf,2,m,sg
  • את: PRT,acc
  • שבעת: NUM,card,construct
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • ואת: CONJ
  • המצוה: NOUN,f,sg,def
  • אשר: PRON,rel
  • צויתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,_,sg
  • עליך: PREP+2ms

Parallels

  • Deuteronomy 5:32-33 (verbal): Both passages admonish obedience to the LORD’s commands and use the language of careful keeping/observance of God's commandments.
  • Deuteronomy 30:8-10 (thematic): Links obedience to covenant faithfulness and blessings — the promise that keeping God's commandments demonstrates allegiance to the LORD.
  • 2 Kings 17:13-14 (thematic): Describes God's repeated warnings and Israel’s failure to listen or keep his statutes, echoing the charge of not keeping the LORD’s command.
  • Psalm 78:10-11 (verbal): Condemns forgetting God and not keeping his covenant/commands, using similar vocabulary about failing to keep the LORD’s charge.
  • Ezekiel 20:13 (verbal): God recounts giving statutes and ordinances which the people did not walk in — a direct parallel in wording and theme of not keeping God's commands.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Why then did you not keep the oath of the LORD and the command that I charged you with?'
  • Why then did you not keep the oath of the LORD and the commandment which I commanded you?”
44 The king said to Shimei, “You know all the evil that your heart intended when you acted toward my father David. The LORD has returned your evil upon your own head.”

1 K.2.44 - Details

Original Text

ויאמר המלך אל־ שמעי אתה ידעת את כל־ הרעה אשר ידע לבבך אשר עשית לדוד אבי והשיב יהוה את־ רעתך בראשך׃

Morphology

  • ויאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • המלך: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • אל: NEG
  • שמעי: NOUN,m,sg,prop
  • אתה: PRON,2,m,sg
  • ידעת: VERB,qal,perf,2,m,sg
  • את: PRT,acc
  • כל: DET
  • הרעה: NOUN,f,sg,def
  • אשר: PRON,rel
  • ידע: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • לבבך: NOUN,m,sg,abs+PRON,2,m,sg
  • אשר: PRON,rel
  • עשית: VERB,qal,perf,2,m,sg
  • לדוד: PREP+NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • אבי: NOUN,m,sg,cons
  • והשיב: VERB,hip,impf,3,m,sg
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • את: PRT,acc
  • רעתך: NOUN,f,sg,abs+2,m
  • בראשך: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs,2,m

Parallels

  • 2 Samuel 16:5-8 (structural): Narrative parallel: Shimei's original cursing of David during Absalom's rebellion—the episode Solomon refers to when confronting Shimei.
  • 2 Samuel 19:18-23 (structural): Narrative parallel/contrast: After Absalom's defeat Shimei pleads for mercy and David spares him; Solomon later recalls Shimei's earlier hostility when administering judgment.
  • Psalm 7:16 (verbal): Verbal and theological parallel: 'His mischief shall return upon his own head' closely echoes Solomon's statement that the LORD has returned Shimei's evil on his own head.
  • Proverbs 26:27 (thematic): Thematic parallel: imagery of evil actions rebounding on the doer ('he who digs a pit will fall into it') parallels the idea of retributive return in Solomon's remark.

Alternative generated candidates

  • The king said to Shimei, 'You know all the evil that is in your heart, which you did to my father David—now the LORD has returned your evil upon your head.'
  • The king said to Shimei, “You know all the evil that was in your heart which you did to my father David; the LORD has returned your evil upon your own head.”
45 Then the king blessed Solomon, and the throne of David was confirmed before the LORD forever.

1 K.2.45 - Details

Original Text

והמלך שלמה ברוך וכסא דוד יהיה נכון לפני יהוה עד־ עולם׃

Morphology

  • והמלך: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • שלמה: ADJ,f,sg,abs
  • ברוך: ADJ,m,sg
  • וכסא: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • דוד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • יהיה: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • נכון: ADJ,m,sg,abs
  • לפני: PREP
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • עד: PREP
  • עולם: NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • 2 Samuel 7:13-16 (allusion): God’s covenant promise that David’s offspring will establish a lasting throne—the basis for Solomon’s throne being established forever.
  • 1 Chronicles 17:11-14 (verbal): Parallel retelling of the divine promise to David’s house, using language closely corresponding to the Samuel tradition about an enduring dynasty.
  • Psalm 89:3-4, 29-37 (thematic): Poetic affirmation of the Davidic covenant—God’s oath to make David’s line and throne endure perpetually before the LORD.
  • Psalm 132:11 (allusion): The LORD’s oath to David that one of his descendants will sit on his throne—echoes the assurance that David’s throne will be established.
  • Jeremiah 33:17-22 (thematic): Prophetic assurance that David will always have a descendant on the throne; reinforces the theme of an enduring Davidic kingship.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Then the king blessed the throne of David, and the kingdom was firmly established in the hand of Solomon.
  • Then the king blessed, and the throne of David was firmly established before the LORD forever.
46 The king commanded Benaiah son of Jehoiada; Benaiah went out and struck him down, and he died. Thus the kingdom was established firmly in the hand of Solomon.

1 K.2.46 - Details

Original Text

ויצו המלך את־ בניהו בן־ יהוידע ויצא ויפגע־ בו וימת והממלכה נכונה ביד־ שלמה׃

Morphology

  • ויצו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • המלך: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • את: PRT,acc
  • בניהו: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • יהוידע: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ויצא: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • ויפגע: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • בו: PREP+PRON,3,m,sg
  • וימת: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • והממלכה: CONJ+NOUN,f,sg,def
  • נכונה: ADJ,f,sg,def
  • ביד: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • שלמה: ADJ,f,sg,abs

Parallels

  • 1 Kings 2:25 (verbal): Solomon commands Benaiah to put a rival to death; the same action-wording and the use of Benaiah as executor (’went out and struck him and he died’) parallels 2:46.
  • 1 Kings 2:34 (verbal): Earlier in the chapter Benaiah carries out Solomon’s sentence against Joab—another near-identical report of Benaiah’s execution of a condemned man, reinforcing the pattern of summary executions to secure the throne.
  • 1 Kings 2:12 (structural): Solomon’s accession and siting on the throne provide the political context for 2:46; both verses speak to the establishment and consolidation of the Davidic kingship in Solomon’s hand.
  • 2 Samuel 4:12 (thematic): David orders the execution of the men who murdered Ish-bosheth; like Solomon’s commands, this shows the use of capital punishment to punish regicide/murder and to vindicate and stabilize the ruler’s authority.
  • 2 Samuel 5:3-4 (thematic): The assembly’s recognition of David and the statement that he reigned as king over Israel parallel the theme of a kingdom being established under a single ruler—comparable to the closing clause of 2:46 that the kingdom was established in Solomon’s hand.

Alternative generated candidates

  • The king commanded Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and he went out and struck him down, and he died; and the kingdom was firmly in Solomon’s hand.
  • The king commanded Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and Benaiah went out and struck him down, and he died. Thus the kingdom was firmly established in the hand of Solomon.

Adonijah son of Haggith came to Bathsheba the mother of Solomon. She said, “Peace; have you come in peace?” and he answered, “Peace.”

He said, “Speak to me, I pray you.” And she said, “Speak.”

He said, “You know that the kingdom was mine, and all Israel’s faces were toward me to make me king; yet the kingdom turned and became to my brother, for it was from the LORD to him.”

“Now one small thing I ask of you; do not turn your face away. ” And she said to him, “Speak.”

He said, “Speak, I pray you, to King Solomon—for he will not refuse you—that he give me Abishag the Shunammite as wife.”

Bathsheba said, “Very well; I will speak for you to the king.”

Bathsheba went to King Solomon to speak on Adonijah’s behalf. The king rose to meet her, bowed to her, and sat on his throne; he set a place for the king’s mother, and she sat at his right hand.

She said, “I have a small petition to make of you; please do not refuse me.” The king said to her, “Ask, my mother; for I will not turn away your face.”

She said, “Let Abishag the Shunammite be given to Adonijah your brother as wife.”

King Solomon answered his mother, “And why do you ask Abishag the Shunammite for Adonijah? Are you asking the kingdom for him as well? For he is my elder brother—concerning him, and concerning Abiathar the priest, and concerning Joab son of Zeruiah.”

Then King Solomon swore by the LORD, “So may God do to me and so may he add, if, in my father’s lifetime, Adonijah has spoken this thing.” Now therefore, as the LORD lives, who has established me and set me upon the throne of David my father and has made me a house as he promised, today Adonijah shall die.” So the king sent by the hand of Benaiah son of Jehoiada; Benaiah went and struck him down and he died.

To Abiathar the priest the king said, “Go to your fields at Anathoth; you are to die there, and yet I will not put you to death now, because you bore the ark of the LORD God before my father David and because you shared in all his afflictions.” So Solomon removed Abiathar from serving as priest to the LORD, to fulfill the word of the LORD concerning the house of Eli. Now the report came to Joab: Joab had turned after Adonijah and had not turned after Absalom. Joab fled to the tent of the LORD and clung to the horns of the altar.

Solomon sent and called Benaiah son of Jehoiada, saying, “Go, strike him down.”

Benaiah came to the tent of the LORD and said to him, “Thus says the king, Come out.” He answered, “No; I will die here.” Benaiah reported to the king, saying, “Thus said Joab and thus he answered me.”

The king said to him, “Do as he has said and strike him down; bury him, and remove the innocent blood which he shed from me and from my father’s house.

May the LORD return his blood upon his own head, for he struck down two men more righteous and better than himself, and he killed them with the sword—Abner son of Ner, commander of Israel, and Amasa son of Jether, commander of the host of Judah.

Their blood return upon the head of Joab and upon the head of his seed forever; but David and his seed and his house and his throne shall have peace forever from the LORD.”

Benaiah son of Jehoiada rose and went and struck him and killed him; and he was buried in his own house in the wilderness.

The king put Benaiah son of Jehoiada in charge of the army, and he made Zadok the priest in the place of Abiathar.

The king sent and summoned Shimei and said to him, “Build yourself a house in Jerusalem and live there; do not go forth from there anywhere.

For on the day you go out and cross over the brook Kidron you shall know for certain that you shall die; your blood shall be on your own head.”

Shimei said to the king, “The word is good; as my lord the king has said, so will your servant do.” So Shimei lived in Jerusalem many days.

At the end of three years two of Shimei’s servants fled to Gath to Achish son of Maachah, king of Gath, and they reported to Shimei, “Your servants are in Gath.” So Shimei arose and saddled his donkey and went to Gath to seek his servants; he brought them back from Gath.

Word came to Solomon that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath and had stayed there.

The king sent and called Shimei and said to him, “Did I not make you swear by the LORD and adjure you, saying, ‘Know for certain that on the day you go out and cross over the Kidron you shall die’—and you said to me, ‘The word is good; I know it’?

Why then did you not keep the oath of the LORD and the commandment that I commanded you?”

The king said to Shimei, “You know all the evil that your heart intended when you acted toward my father David. The LORD has returned your evil upon your own head.”

Then the king blessed Solomon, and the throne of David was confirmed before the LORD forever.

The king commanded Benaiah son of Jehoiada; Benaiah went out and struck him down, and he died. Thus the kingdom was established firmly in the hand of Solomon.