2:26,27
Solomon is somewhat more gentle with Abiathar the priest. Abiathar had sided with Adonijah, but had carried the ark, and had shared in many hardships with David. So Solomon was more lenient with him, merely stripping him of his priestly role. One could look at all these events purely in terms of political machinations, but there are frequent mentions of the word of the Lord being fulfilled. When we look at our world, there are all sorts of political and military goings on, but ultimately it is the Lord who is in control.
2:28-30
Joab hears what is going on, and knows that trouble is heading his way. Although Joab had not sided with Absalom, he had sided with Adonijah. So he fled to the tent of the Lord and took hold of the horns of the altar, believing this would give him sanctuary. Solomon learnt of what had happened, and ordered Benaiah to “strike him down”. Benaiah went to the tent and ordered Joab to come out, but Joab refused. Benaiah was reluctant to do anything, and so reported the situation to Solomon.
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