Graphic Bible · Scene 12 of 23

Benaiah carries out the king’s order against adult Adonijah. Restrained historical action: fatal sword strike obscured by the figures, no dismemberment or excessive gore; do not substitute a pardon.
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1 Kings 2:25

Adonijah is struck down

The Kingdom Is Established · 1 Kings 2

Story guide: Benaiah carries out King Solomon's order against Adonijah, with the sword strike largely hidden by the figures; the passage gives no setting or details of the moment.

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25So King Solomon sent Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and he struck him down, and he died.

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