Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version To Abiathar the priest the king said, “Go back to your fields in Anathoth. You deserve to die, but I will not put you to death now, because you carried the ark of the Sovereign LORD before my father David and shared all my father’s hardships.” New Living Translation Then the king said to Abiathar the priest, “Go back to your home in Anathoth. You deserve to die, but I will not kill you now, because you carried the Ark of the Sovereign LORD for David my father and you shared all his hardships.” English Standard Version And to Abiathar the priest the king said, “Go to Anathoth, to your estate, for you deserve death. But I will not at this time put you to death, because you carried the ark of the Lord GOD before David my father, and because you shared in all my father’s affliction.” Berean Standard Bible Then the king said to Abiathar the priest, “Go back to your fields in Anathoth. Even though you deserve to die, I will not put you to death at this time, since you carried the ark of the Lord GOD before my father David, and you suffered through all that my father suffered.” Berean Literal Bible And to Abiathar the priest said the king, “Go to Anathoth, to your own fields. For you are deserving of death, and at this time I will not put you to death, because you carried the ark of the Lord YHWH before the face of David my father, and because you were afflicted in all that my father was afflicted.” King James Bible And unto Abiathar the priest said the king, Get thee to Anathoth, unto thine own fields; for thou art worthy of death: but I will not at this time put thee to death, because thou barest the ark of the Lord GOD before David my father, and because thou hast been afflicted in all wherein my father was afflicted. New King James Version And to Abiathar the priest the king said, “Go to Anathoth, to your own fields, for you are deserving of death; but I will not put you to death at this time, because you carried the ark of the Lord GOD before my father David, and because you were afflicted every time my father was afflicted.” New American Standard Bible Then to Abiathar the priest the king said, “Go to Anathoth to your own field, for you deserve to die; but I will not put you to death at this time, because you carried the ark of the Lord GOD before my father David, and because you were afflicted in everything with which my father was afflicted.” NASB 1995 Then to Abiathar the priest the king said, “Go to Anathoth to your own field, for you deserve to die; but I will not put you to death at this time, because you carried the ark of the Lord GOD before my father David, and because you were afflicted in everything with which my father was afflicted.” NASB 1977 Then to Abiathar the priest the king said, “Go to Anathoth to your own field, for you deserve to die; but I will not put you to death at this time, because you carried the ark of the Lord GOD before my father David, and because you were afflicted in everything with which my father was afflicted.” Legacy Standard Bible Then to Abiathar the priest the king said, “Go to Anathoth to your own field, for you deserve to die; but I will not put you to death at this time, because you carried the ark of Lord Yahweh before my father David, and because you were afflicted in everything with which my father was afflicted.” Amplified Bible Then the king said to Abiathar the priest, “Go to Anathoth to your own fields, for you certainly deserve to die; but I will not put you to death this day, because you carried the ark of the Lord GOD before my father David, and you suffered everything that my father endured.” Berean Annotated Bible Then the king said to Abiathar (my father is great) the priest, “Go back to your fields in Anathoth (answers to prayer). Even though you deserve to die, I will not put you to death at this time, since you carried the ark of the Lord GOD {Adonai YHWH} before my father David (beloved), and you suffered through all that my father suffered. Christian Standard Bible The king said to the priest Abiathar, “Go to your fields in Anathoth. Even though you deserve to die, I will not put you to death today, since you carried the ark of the Lord GOD in the presence of my father David and you suffered through all that my father suffered.” Holman Christian Standard Bible The king said to Abiathar the priest, “Go to your fields in Anathoth. Even though you deserve to die, I will not put you to death today, since you carried the ark of the Lord GOD in the presence of my father David and you suffered through all that my father suffered.” American Standard Version And unto Abiathar the priest said the king, Get thee to Anathoth, unto thine own fields; for thou art worthy of death: but I will not at this time put thee to death, because thou barest the ark of the Lord Jehovah before David my father, and because thou wast afflicted in all wherein my father was afflicted. Contemporary English Version Solomon sent for Abiathar the priest and said: Abiathar, go back home to Anathoth! You ought to be killed too, but I won't do it now. When my father David was king, you were in charge of the sacred chest, and you went through a lot of hard times with my father. English Revised Version And unto Abiathar the priest said the king, Get thee to Anathoth, unto thine own fields; for thou art worthy of death: but I will not at this time put thee to death, because thou barest the ark of the Lord GOD before David my father, and because thou wast afflicted in all wherein my father was afflicted. GOD'S WORD® Translation The king told the priest Abiathar, "Go to your land in Anathoth. You deserve to die, but I won't kill you at this time because you carried the ark of the Almighty LORD ahead of my father David and because you shared all my father's sufferings." Good News Translation Then King Solomon said to Abiathar the priest, "Go to your country home in Anathoth. You deserve to die, but I will not have you put to death now, for you were in charge of the LORD's Covenant Box while you were with my father David, and you shared in all his troubles." International Standard Version The king also told Abiathar the priest, "Go home to Anathoth. You deserve to die, but I won't kill you today, because you carried the ark of the Lord GOD before my father David and because you shared all the troubles that my father went through." NET Bible The king then told Abiathar the priest, "Go back to your property in Anathoth. You deserve to die, but today I will not kill you because you did carry the ark of the sovereign LORD before my father David and you suffered with my father through all his difficult times." New Heart English Bible To Abiathar the priest the king said, "Go to Anathoth, to your own fields; for you are worthy of death. But I will not at this time put you to death, because you bore the ark of the LORD before David my father, and because you were afflicted in all in which my father was afflicted." Webster's Bible Translation And to Abiathar the priest said the king, Depart to Anathoth, to thy own fields; for thou art worthy of death: but I will not at this time put thee to death, because thou didst bear the ark of the Lord GOD before David my father, and because thou hast been afflicted in all in which my father was afflicted. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen the king said to Abiathar the priest, “Go back to your fields in Anathoth. Even though you deserve to die, I will not put you to death at this time, since you carried the ark of the Lord GOD before my father David, and you suffered through all that my father suffered.” World English Bible To Abiathar the priest the king said, “Go to Anathoth, to your own fields, for you are worthy of death. But I will not at this time put you to death, because you bore the Lord Yahweh’s ark before David my father, and because you were afflicted in all in which my father was afflicted.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the king said to Abiathar the priest, “Go to Anathoth, to your fields; for you [are] a man of death, but I do not put you to death in this day, because you have carried the Ark of Lord YHWH before my father David, and because you were afflicted in all that my father was afflicted in.” Berean Literal Bible And to Abiathar the priest said the king, “Go to Anathoth, to your own fields. For you are deserving of death, and at this time I will not put you to death, because you carried the ark of the Lord YHWH before the face of David my father, and because you were afflicted in all that my father was afflicted.” Young's Literal Translation And to Abiathar the priest said the king, 'To Anathoth go, unto thy fields; for a man of death thou art, but in this day I do not put thee to death, because thou hast borne the ark of the Lord Jehovah before David my father, and because thou wast afflicted in all that my father was afflicted in.' Smith's Literal Translation And to Abiathar the priest the king said, Go to Anathoth upon thy field: for thou a man of death: and in this day will not kill thee, for thou didst lift up the ark of the Lord Jehovah before David my father, and because thou wert afflicted in all which my father was afflicted. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the king said also to Abiathar the priest: Go to Anathoth to thy lands, for indeed thou art worthy of death: but I will not at this time put thee to death, because thou didst carry the ark of the Lord God before David my father, and hast endured trouble in all the troubles my father endured. Catholic Public Domain Version Also, the king said to Abiathar, the priest: “Go into Anathoth, to your own land, for you are a man worthy of death. But I will not put you to death this day, since you carried the ark of the Lord God before David, my father, and since you have endured hardship in all the things, for which my father labored.” New American Bible The king said to Abiathar the priest: “Go to your estate in Anathoth. Though you deserve to die, I will not put you to death at this time, because you carried the ark of the Lord GOD before David my father and shared in all the hardships my father endured.” New Revised Standard Version The king said to the priest Abiathar, “Go to Anathoth, to your estate; for you deserve death. But I will not at this time put you to death, because you carried the ark of the Lord GOD before my father David, and because you shared in all the hardships my father endured.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd to Abiathar the priest the king said, Go to Anathoth, to your own fields; for you are worthy of death; but I will not at this time put you to death because you bore the ark of the LORD before David my father and because you have been afflicted in all wherein my father was afflicted. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the King said to Abiathar the Priest: “Go to Anathuth to your field, because you are a man condemned to death, and today I shall not kill you, because you have carried the Ark of LORD JEHOVAH before David my father, and you suffered shame in every place where my father suffered shame.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And unto Abiathar the priest said the king: 'Get thee to Anathoth, unto thine own fields; for thou art deserving of death; but I will not at this time put thee to death, because thou didst bear the ark of the Lord GOD before David my father, and because thou wast afflicted in all wherein my father was afflicted.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And the king said to Abiathar the priest, Depart thou quickly to Anathoth to thy farm, for thou art worthy of death this day; but I will not slay thee, because thou hast borne the ark of the covenant of the Lord before my father, and because thou was afflicted in all things wherein my father was afflicted. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Execution of Adonijah…25So King Solomon sent the order to Benaiah son of Jehoiada, who struck down Adonijah, and he died. 26Then the king said to Abiathar the priest, “Go back to your fields in Anathoth. Even though you deserve to die, I will not put you to death at this time, since you carried the ark of the Lord GOD before my father David, and you suffered through all that my father suffered.” 27So Solomon banished Abiathar from the priesthood of the LORD and thus fulfilled the word that the LORD had spoken at Shiloh against the house of Eli.… Cross References Then the king said to Abiathar the priest, 1 Samuel 30:7-8 Then David said to Abiathar the priest, the son of Ahimelech, “Bring me the ephod.” So Abiathar brought it to him, / and David inquired of the LORD: “Should I pursue these raiders? Will I overtake them?” “Pursue them,” the LORD replied, “for you will surely overtake them and rescue the captives.” 1 Samuel 22:20-23 But one of the sons of Ahimelech son of Ahitub escaped. His name was Abiathar, and he fled to David. / And Abiathar told David that Saul had killed the priests of the LORD. / Then David said to Abiathar, “I knew that Doeg the Edomite was there that day, and that he was sure to tell Saul. I myself am responsible for the lives of everyone in your father’s house. … “Go back to your fields in Anathoth. Jeremiah 32:7-9 Behold! Hanamel, the son of your uncle Shallum, is coming to you to say, ‘Buy for yourself my field in Anathoth, for you have the right of redemption to buy it.’ / Then, as the LORD had said, my cousin Hanamel came to me in the courtyard of the guard and urged me, ‘Please buy my field in Anathoth in the land of Benjamin, for you own the right of inheritance and redemption. Buy it for yourself.’” Then I knew that this was the word of the LORD. / So I bought the field in Anathoth from my cousin Hanamel, and I weighed out seventeen shekels of silver. Joshua 21:18 Anathoth, and Almon—four cities, together with their pasturelands. Jeremiah 1:1 These are the words of Jeremiah son of Hilkiah, one of the priests in Anathoth in the territory of Benjamin. Even though you deserve to die, 1 Samuel 26:16 This thing you have done is not good. As surely as the LORD lives, all of you deserve to die, since you did not protect your lord, the LORD’s anointed. Now look around. Where are the king’s spear and water jug that were by his head?” 2 Samuel 12:5 David burned with anger against the man and said to Nathan: “As surely as the LORD lives, the man who did this deserves to die! Deuteronomy 21:22-23 If a man has committed a sin worthy of death, and he is executed, and you hang his body on a tree, / you must not leave the body on the tree overnight, but you must be sure to bury him that day, because anyone who is hung on a tree is under God’s curse. You must not defile the land that the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance. I will not put you to death at this time, 2 Samuel 19:23 So the king said to Shimei, “You shall not die.” And the king swore an oath to him. 1 Samuel 24:10 Behold, this day you have seen with your own eyes that the LORD delivered you into my hand in the cave. I was told to kill you, but I spared you and said, ‘I will not lift my hand against my lord, since he is the LORD’s anointed.’ 1 Samuel 26:11 But the LORD forbid that I should extend my hand against the LORD’s anointed. Instead, take the spear and water jug by his head, and let us go.” since you carried the ark of the Lord GOD before my father David, 2 Samuel 15:24-29 Zadok was also there, and all the Levites with him were carrying the ark of the covenant of God. And they set down the ark of God, and Abiathar offered sacrifices until all the people had passed out of the city. / Then the king said to Zadok, “Return the ark of God to the city. If I find favor in the eyes of the LORD, He will bring me back and let me see both it and His dwelling place again. / But if He should say, ‘I do not delight in you,’ then here I am; let Him do to me whatever seems good to Him.” … 1 Chronicles 15:25-28 So David, the elders of Israel, and the commanders of thousands went with rejoicing to bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD from the house of Obed-edom. / And because God helped the Levites who were carrying the ark of the covenant of the LORD, they sacrificed seven bulls and seven rams. / Now David was dressed in a robe of fine linen, as were all the Levites who were carrying the ark, as well as the singers and Chenaniah, the director of music for the singers. David also wore a linen ephod. … 2 Samuel 6:12-15 Now it was reported to King David, “The LORD has blessed the house of Obed-edom and all that belongs to him, because of the ark of God.” So David went and had the ark of God brought up from the house of Obed-edom into the City of David with rejoicing. / When those carrying the ark of the LORD had advanced six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a fattened calf. / And David, wearing a linen ephod, danced with all his might before the LORD, … and you suffered through all that my father suffered.” 1 Samuel 23:6-14 (Now Abiathar son of Ahimelech had brought the ephod with him when he fled to David at Keilah.) / When Saul was told that David had gone to Keilah, he said, “God has delivered him into my hand, for he has trapped himself by entering a town with gates and bars.” / Then Saul summoned all his troops to go to war at Keilah and besiege David and his men. … 2 Samuel 15:13-14 Then a messenger came to David and reported, “The hearts of the men of Israel are with Absalom.” / And David said to all the servants with him in Jerusalem, “Arise and let us flee, or we will not escape from Absalom! We must leave quickly, or he will soon overtake us, heap disaster on us, and put the city to the sword.” Treasury of Scripture And to Abiathar the priest said the king, Get you to Anathoth, to your own fields; for you are worthy of death: but I will not at this time put you to death, because you bore the ark of the LORD God before David my father, and because you have been afflicted in all wherein my father was afflicted. Abiathar 1 Kings 2:35 And the king put Benaiah the son of Jehoiada in his room over the host: and Zadok the priest did the king put in the room of Abiathar. 1 Kings 1:7,25 And he conferred with Joab the son of Zeruiah, and with Abiathar the priest: and they following Adonijah helped him… Anathoth Joshua 21:18 Anathoth with her suburbs, and Almon with her suburbs; four cities. Isaiah 10:30 Lift up thy voice, O daughter of Gallim: cause it to be heard unto Laish, O poor Anathoth. Jeremiah 1:1 The words of Jeremiah the son of Hilkiah, of the priests that were in Anathoth in the land of Benjamin: worthy of death [heb] a man of death 1 Samuel 26:16 This thing is not good that thou hast done. As the LORD liveth, ye are worthy to die, because ye have not kept your master, the LORD'S anointed. And now see where the king's spear is, and the cruse of water that was at his bolster. 2 Samuel 12:5 And David's anger was greatly kindled against the man; and he said to Nathan, As the LORD liveth, the man that hath done this thing shall surely die: barest 1 Samuel 22:20-23 And one of the sons of Ahimelech the son of Ahitub, named Abiathar, escaped, and fled after David… 1 Samuel 23:6-9 And it came to pass, when Abiathar the son of Ahimelech fled to David to Keilah, that he came down with an ephod in his hand… 2 Samuel 15:24,29 And lo Zadok also, and all the Levites were with him, bearing the ark of the covenant of God: and they set down the ark of God; and Abiathar went up, until all the people had done passing out of the city… hast been 2 Samuel 15:24-29 And lo Zadok also, and all the Levites were with him, bearing the ark of the covenant of God: and they set down the ark of God; and Abiathar went up, until all the people had done passing out of the city… Matthew 10:42 And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward. Luke 22:28 Ye are they which have continued with me in my temptations. Jump to Previous Abiathar Afflicted Anathoth Ark Barest Bear David Death Depart Deserving Fields Priest Time Wherein WorthyJump to Next Abiathar Afflicted Anathoth Ark Barest Bear David Death Depart Deserving Fields Priest Time Wherein Worthy1 Kings 2 1. David, having given a charge to Solomon3. of Reverence 5. of Joab 7. of Barzillai 8. of Shimei 10. Solomon succeeds 12. Adonijah, moving Bathsheba to ask unto Solomon for Abishag, 13. is put to death 26. Abiathar, having his life given him, is deprived of the priesthood 28. Joab fleeing to the horns of the altar, is there slain 35. Benaiah is put in Joab's room, and Zadfok in Abiathar's 36. Shimei, confined to Jerusalem, by occasion of going to Gath, is put to death. Then the king said to Abiathar the priest, King Solomon is addressing Abiathar, who was a high priest during the reign of King David. Abiathar had supported Adonijah, Solomon's brother, in his attempt to claim the throne, which was a significant political and religious misstep. This moment reflects the transition of power and the consolidation of Solomon's reign. Abiathar's role as a priest is significant, as he was one of the last descendants of Eli, fulfilling the prophecy in 1 Samuel 2:31-35 about the downfall of Eli's house. “Go back to your fields in Anathoth. Even though you deserve to die, I will not put you to death at this time, since you carried the ark of the Lord GOD before my father David, and you suffered through all that my father suffered.” Persons / Places / Events 1. King SolomonThe son of David and Bathsheba, Solomon is the newly anointed king of Israel. He is known for his wisdom and is tasked with establishing his rule and fulfilling his father David's final instructions. 2. Abiathar the Priest A descendant of Eli, Abiathar served as a priest during King David's reign. He supported Adonijah's claim to the throne, which put him at odds with Solomon. 3. Anathoth A town in the territory of Benjamin, designated as a Levitical city. It is the place to which Solomon banishes Abiathar. 4. The Ark of the Lord GOD The sacred chest that held the tablets of the Ten Commandments, representing God's presence with His people. Abiathar had the honor of carrying it during David's reign. 5. David's Afflictions Refers to the various trials and tribulations King David faced, including his flight from Saul and the rebellion of his son Absalom. Abiathar was loyal to David during these times. Teaching Points The Consequences of DisloyaltyAbiathar's support of Adonijah over Solomon demonstrates the importance of aligning with God's chosen leadership. Disloyalty can lead to severe consequences, even for those with a history of faithful service. Mercy and Justice Solomon's decision to spare Abiathar's life, despite his betrayal, illustrates the balance between justice and mercy. As believers, we are called to exercise discernment in dealing with others, reflecting God's character. The Importance of Legacy Abiathar's past service to David and his role in carrying the Ark are remembered, showing that our actions have lasting impacts. We should strive to leave a legacy of faithfulness and service to God. Fulfillment of Prophecy The removal of Abiathar fulfills the prophecy against Eli's house, reminding us that God's word is true and will come to pass. We can trust in God's promises and His sovereign plan. The Role of a Priest Abiathar's life points to the significance of the priestly role, which is ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ. As believers, we are called to be a royal priesthood, representing God to the world. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Kings 2:26?2. How does 1 Kings 2:26 demonstrate God's justice and mercy simultaneously? 3. What lessons can we learn from Abiathar's removal as priest in 1 Kings 2:26? 4. How does 1 Kings 2:26 connect with God's promise to Eli in 1 Samuel? 5. In what ways can we apply the principle of accountability from 1 Kings 2:26? 6. How does Solomon's decision in 1 Kings 2:26 reflect wisdom and obedience to God? 7. Why did Solomon spare Abiathar's life in 1 Kings 2:26 despite his disloyalty? 8. How does 1 Kings 2:26 reflect God's judgment and mercy? 9. What historical evidence supports the events described in 1 Kings 2:26? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 2? 11. Who was Zadok in the Bible? 12. Who was Abiathar in the Bible? 13. Deuteronomy 33:8–11 assigns the Levites to priestly duties, yet biblical accounts elsewhere suggest shifts in priestly lines; how do we resolve this discrepancy? 14. In 1 Samuel 2:30–36, God pronounces judgment on Eli’s family—does this contradict later scriptural teachings on individual accountability (e.g., Ezekiel 18)? What Does 1 Kings 2:26 Mean Then the king said to Abiathar the priestSolomon is addressing one of Israel’s two high priests (1 Kings 1:7; 1 Samuel 22:20). Abiathar had joined Adonijah’s failed bid for the throne (1 Kings 1:41–43). By speaking directly, Solomon acts as divinely appointed judge (Deuteronomy 17:8-13), asserting rightful authority after David’s death. Go back to your fields in Anathoth Anathoth, a Levitical town just north of Jerusalem (Joshua 21:18; Jeremiah 1:1), was Abiathar’s ancestral property. Sending him there removed him from the priesthood (1 Kings 2:27) without shedding blood inside the holy city (compare 1 Kings 2:31, 33). • The command is both banishment and protection: Abiathar lives, but his public ministry ends. • Removing him fulfills the word spoken to Eli’s line generations earlier (1 Samuel 2:30-35). Even though you deserve to die Treason against the God-chosen king merited death (Exodus 22:28; 2 Samuel 1:14-16). Abiathar had set himself against the Lord’s plan by backing Adonijah. Justice demanded capital punishment. I will not put you to death at this time Solomon tempers justice with mercy, reflecting the Lord’s own character (Psalm 101:1). • Timing matters: “at this time” hints that mercy is conditional; future rebellion would void it (compare 1 Kings 2:36-46 with Shimei). • The king preserves national unity by avoiding immediate bloodshed among priests (2 Samuel 19:22). Since you carried the ark of the Lord GOD before my father David Abiathar’s earlier faithfulness still counts. He bore the ark during David’s wilderness years (2 Samuel 15:24-29). That sacred service can’t be ignored; Solomon honors past loyalty even while confronting present sin (Proverbs 20:28). And you suffered through all that my father suffered Abiathar shared David’s hardships—Saul’s persecution (1 Samuel 22:23), exile, civil war. Shared affliction forged a bond the king respects. Mercy remembers sacrifice (Hebrews 6:10). summary 1 Kings 2:26 shows Solomon blending justice and mercy. Abiathar had earned death by aiding treason, yet his decades of loyal service to David secure a measured sentence: removal from office and exile to Anathoth. The verse affirms God’s faithfulness to His word—judgment on Eli’s house is advanced (1 Kings 2:27)—while demonstrating that righteous rulers weigh both law and past faithfulness when dispensing judgment. (26) Anathoth is noted, in Joshua 21:18; 1Chronicles 6:60, as a city of the priests in the territory of Benjamin, but a few miles from Jerusalem, and is best known to us as the birthplace of Jeremiah (Jeremiah 1:1; Jeremiah 32:7).It is notable that it is not Abiathar's priestly character which protects him, but the remembrance of his long friendship to David in adversity, and probably of that special promise which David made to him, perhaps not without remorse, when he found that his deceit to Ahimelech had drawn down Sau?s bloody vengeance upon him and his family (1Samuel 22:20-23). . . . Verse 26. - And unto Abiathar the priest [see note on 1 Kings 1:8. The historian now relates the end of Adonijah's confederates] said the king, get thee to Anathoth [The Heb. is extremely curt and authoritative, corresponding well with the anger and determination of the speaker. Anathoth, the home of Abiathar, was also the residence of another high priest, Hilkiah (Jeremiah 1:1). It was in Benjamin, a priests' city, and had suburbs (Jeremiah 21:13, 17, 18). It has been identified by Robinson with Anita, a village 1.25 hrs. N.N.E, of Jerus. The name ( = Answers) according to Gesenius, means, "answers to prayer," but according to the Talmud, "echoes"], unto [עַל is here almost the equivalent of אֶל. Cf. 2 Samuel 15:4, 20, Hebrews etc.] thine own fields [the patrimony of his family] for thou art worthy of death; [Heb. a man of death; LXX. ἀνὴρ θανάτου, i.e., ἔνοχος θανάτου, Matthew 26:66.] but I will not at this time [Heb. in this day] put thee to death [i.e., the sentence of death was deferred during good behaviour. It is hardly correct to say that Abiathar was "spared for a time, but only for a time" (Stanley). More correctly Corn. a Lapide: "Misit eum in patriam ut ibi vitam, quam ei condonabat, quiete tradu-ceret." For aught we know, he died in peace because thou barest the ark of the Lord God before David my father [Thenius, quite needlessly would read for "ark," .... "ephod" (1 Samuel 23:6). Zadok and Abiathar had borne the ark (not of course in person, but per altos, viz., the Levites Uriel, Joel, etc.: 1 Chronicles 15:11), when David brought it up to Jerusalem, and also during his flight from Absalom (2 Samuel 15:24-29). Abiathar had thus been associated both with David's joys and sorrows] and because thou hast been afflicted in all wherein my father was afflicted. [See 1 Samuel 22:17-23; 2 Samuel 15:24, etc.]Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then the kingהַמֶּ֗לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king said אָמַ֣ר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say to Abiathar וּלְאֶבְיָתָ֨ר (ū·lə·’eḇ·yā·ṯār) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 54: Abiathar -- 'the great one is father', an Israelite priest the priest, הַכֹּהֵ֜ן (hak·kō·hên) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3548: Priest “Go back לֵ֣ךְ (lêḵ) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk to עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against your fields שָׂדֶ֔יךָ (śā·ḏe·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 7704: Field, land in Anathoth. עֲנָתֹת֙ (‘ă·nā·ṯōṯ) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 6068: Anathoth -- a place near Jerusalem, also two Israelites Even though כִּ֛י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction you אָ֑תָּה (’āt·tāh) Pronoun - second person masculine singular Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you deserve to die, מָ֖וֶת (mā·weṯ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4194: Death, the dead, their place, state, pestilence, ruin I will not לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no put you to death אֲמִיתֶ֗ךָ (’ă·mî·ṯe·ḵā) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - first person common singular | second person masculine singular Strong's 4191: To die, to kill at this הַזֶּ֜ה (haz·zeh) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that time, וּבַיּ֨וֹם (ū·ḇay·yō·wm) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day since כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction you carried נָשָׂ֜אתָ (nā·śā·ṯā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 5375: To lift, carry, take the ark אֲר֨וֹן (’ă·rō·wn) Noun - common singular construct Strong's 727: A chest, ark of the Lord אֲדֹנָ֤י (’ă·ḏō·nāy) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 136: The Lord GOD יְהֹוִה֙ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3069: YHWH before לִפְנֵי֙ (lip̄·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face my father אָבִ֔י (’ā·ḇî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 1: Father David, דָּוִ֣ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse and you suffered הִתְעַנִּ֔יתָ (hiṯ·‘an·nî·ṯā) Verb - Hitpael - Perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 6031: To be bowed down or afflicted through all בְּכֹ֥ל (bə·ḵōl) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every that אֲשֶֽׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that my father אָבִֽי׃ (’ā·ḇî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 1: Father suffered.” הִתְעַנָּ֖ה (hiṯ·‘an·nāh) Verb - Hitpael - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6031: To be bowed down or afflicted Links 1 Kings 2:26 NIV1 Kings 2:26 NLT 1 Kings 2:26 ESV 1 Kings 2:26 NASB 1 Kings 2:26 KJV 1 Kings 2:26 BibleApps.com 1 Kings 2:26 Biblia Paralela 1 Kings 2:26 Chinese Bible 1 Kings 2:26 French Bible 1 Kings 2:26 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Kings 2:26 To Abiathar the priest said the king (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) |
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