The king put Benaiah the son of Jehoiada over the army in place of Joab, and the king put Zadok the priest in the place of Abiathar.
Benaiah and Zadok stepped into roles left vacant by unfaithful men, and here God's promise to raise up a faithful priest was fulfilled. Sacred offices may be disgraced by those who hold them badly, but God's work never stops for want of willing hands.
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Commenting on 1 Kings 2:35-46
And the king sent and called for Shimei,.... Who had cursed his father; he lived at Bahurim, in the tribe of Benjamin, and from thence he sent for him to him, Sa2 16:5; and said unto him, build thee an house in Jerusalem and dwell there, and go not from thence any where; the orders were to remove from Bahurim to Jerusalem, where he was...
Joab's crimes warranted death long ago, but his power with the army shielded him until now. He fled to the altar hoping religious scruple would stay the executioner's hand, but the law permits no sanctuary for a murderer and rebel.
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Commenting on 1 Kings 2:28-45