1 Kings 2:35 meaning and explanation

And the king appointed Benaiah son of Jehoiada in Joab’s place over the army, and he appointed Zadok the priest in Abiathar’s place.

1 Kings 2:35, Berean Standard Bible

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Solomon is consolidating his throne after David's death. Joab, the longtime army commander, has just been executed for the blood he shed, and Abiathar the priest has been banished to Anathoth for backing Adonijah's claim.

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