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. — Artwork is an interpretation. Scripture is quoted from the People's Open Bible.

1 Kings 2:25

Adonijah is struck down

The Kingdom Is Established · 1 Kings 2

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

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