The high priesthood had, for some time, been divided in a certain sense between Zadok and Abiathar (see the note on 1 Kings 1:8). From …

And the king put: Benaiah succeeds to Joab’s command over the army, but it is notable that in the Hebrew text of [Referen…

And the king put Benaiah the son of Jehoiada in his room over
the host
Advanced him f…

The old malice remains in the unconverted heart, and a watchful eye should be kept on those who, like Shimei, have manifested their enmity but have…