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1 Kings 2:45

1 Kings 2:46 cpdv — And so the king commanded Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada. And going out, he struck him down, and he died.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And so the king commanded Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada. And going out, he struck him down, and he died. "

— 1 Kings 2:46, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Kings 2 — Context

43

Then why have you not kept the oath to the Lord, and the commandment which I instructed to you?”

44

And the king said to Shimei: “You know all the evil, of which your heart is conscious, which you did to David, my father. The Lord has repaid your wickedness upon your own head.”

45

And king Solomon shall be blessed, and the throne of David shall be established before the Lord, even forever.

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And so the king commanded Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada. And going out, he struck him down, and he died.

1 Kings 2:46 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Kings 2:46 say?
1 Kings 2:46 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And so the king commanded Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada. And going out, he struck him down, and he died. ”
Where is 1 Kings 2:46 in the Bible?
1 Kings 2:46 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 2, verse 46.
Who wrote 1 Kings?
1 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 1 Kings about?
1 Kings tells of Solomon's wisdom and the building of the temple, then the painful division of the kingdom after his death. The northern kingdom plunges into idolatry under a series of wicked kings until the prophet Elijah is raised up to call Israel back to the LORD.
What are the major themes of 1 Kings?
1 Kings explores themes including Wisdom, Temple, Divided Kingdom, Idolatry, Prophecy. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Kings 2:46.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 2:46 in?
1 Kings 2:46 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Kings 2:46?
1 Kings 2:46 reads (CPDV): “And so the king commanded Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada. And going out, he struck him down, and he died. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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