1 Kings 2:29

1 Kings 2:29 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

29King Solomon was told that Joab had fled to the tent of the Lord and was beside the altar. Then Solomon ordered Benaiah son of Jehoiada, “Go, strike him down!”

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

29And it was reported to King Solomon that Joab had fled to the tent of the Lord, and 2:29 Lit behold, besidewas beside the altar. Then Solomon sent Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, saying, “Go, 2:29 Lit attackexecute him.”

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

29It was told King Solomon that Joab had fled to the tent of the Lord, and behold, he is beside the altar. Then Solomon sent Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, saying, “Go, fall upon him.”

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

29King Solomon was told that Joab had fled to the tent of the Lord and was at that moment beside the altar. Then Solomon sent Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, saying, “Go, 2:29 Lit fall upon him.strike him down.”

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

29It was reported to King Solomon: “Joab has fled to the tent of the Lord and is now beside the altar.”
So Solomon sent Benaiah son of Jehoiada, saying, “Go, strike him down!”

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

29King Solomon was told that Joab had run to the tent. He was also told that Joab was by the altar. Then Solomon gave the order to Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada. He told him, “Go! Strike him down!”

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