1 Kings 2:32-34

Contemporary English Version

^31-32 Solomon replied:

Do what Joab said. Kill him and bury him! Then my family and I won't be responsible for what he did to Abner the commander of Israel's army and to Amasa the commander of Judah's army. He killed those innocent men without my father knowing about it. Both of them were better men than Joab. Now the Lord will make him pay for those murders. ³³ Joab's family will always suffer because of what he did, but the Lord will always bless David's family and his kingdom with peace.

³⁴ Benaiah went back and killed Joab. His body was taken away and buried near his home in the desert.