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◄ 1 Kings 2:32►

New International Version
The LORD will repay him for the blood he shed, because without my father David knowing it he attacked two men and killed them with the sword. Both of them—Abner son of Ner, commander of Israel’s army, and Amasa son of Jether, commander of Judah’s army—were better men and more upright than he.

New Living Translation
The LORD will repay him for the murders of two men who were more righteous and better than he. For my father knew nothing about the deaths of Abner son of Ner, commander of the army of Israel, and of Amasa son of Jether, commander of the army of Judah.

English Standard Version
The LORD will bring back his bloody deeds on his own head, because, without the knowledge of my father David, he attacked and killed with the sword two men more righteous and better than himself, Abner the son of Ner, commander of the army of Israel, and Amasa the son of Jether, commander of the army of Judah.

Berean Standard Bible
The LORD will bring his bloodshed back upon his own head, for without the knowledge of my father David he struck down two men more righteous and better than he when he put to the sword Abner son of Ner, commander of Israel’s army, and Amasa son of Jether, commander of Judah’s army.

King James Bible
And the LORD shall return his blood upon his own head, who fell upon two men more righteous and better than he, and slew them with the sword, my father David not knowingthereof, to wit, Abner the son of Ner, captain of the host of Israel, and Amasa the son of Jether, captain of the host of Judah.

New King James Version
So the LORD will return his blood on his head, because he struck down two men more righteous and better than he, and killed them with the sword—Abner the son of Ner, the commander of the army of Israel, and Amasa the son of Jether, the commander of the army of Judah—though my father David did not knowit.

New American Standard Bible
The LORD will return his blood on his own head, because he struck two men more righteous and better than he, and killed them with the sword, while my father David did not knowabout it: Abner the son of Ner, commander of the army of Israel, and Amasa the son of Jether, commander of the army of Judah.

NASB 1995
“The LORD will return his blood on his own head, because he fell upon two men more righteous and better than he and killed them with the sword, while my father David did not know it: Abner the son of Ner, commander of the army of Israel, and Amasa the son of Jether, commander of the army of Judah.

NASB 1977
“And the LORD will return his blood on his own head, because he fell upon two men more righteous and better than he and killed them with the sword, while my father David did not knowit: Abner the son of Ner, commander of the army of Israel, and Amasa the son of Jether, commander of the army of Judah.

Legacy Standard Bible
And Yahweh will return his blood on his own head, because he fell upon two men more righteous and better than he and killed them with the sword, but my father David did not knowit: Abner the son of Ner, commander of the army of Israel, and Amasa the son of Jether, commander of the army of Judah.

Amplified Bible
The LORD will return his bloody deeds upon his own head, because he struck down two men more righteous and honorable than he and killed them with the sword, without my father David knowing: Abner the son of Ner, commander of the army of Israel, and Amasa the son of Jether, commander of the army of Judah.

Christian Standard Bible
The LORD will bring back his own blood on his head because he struck down two men more righteous and better than he, without my father David’s knowledge. With his sword, Joab murdered Abner son of Ner, commander of Israel’s army, and Amasa son of Jether, commander of Judah’s army.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The LORD will bring back his own blood on his head because he struck down two men more righteous and better than he, without my father David’s knowledge. With his sword, Joab murdered Abner son of Ner, commander of Israel’s army, and Amasa son of Jether, commander of Judah’s army.

American Standard Version
And Jehovah will return his blood upon his own head, because he fell upon two men more righteous and better than he, and slew them with the sword, and my father David knew it not, to wit, Abner the son of Ner, captain of the host of Israel, and Amasa the son of Jether, captain of the host of Judah.

English Revised Version
And the LORD shall return his blood upon his own head, because he fell upon two men more righteous and better than he, and slew them with the sword, and my father David knew it not, to wit, Abner the son of Ner, captain of the host of Israel, and Amasa the son of Jether, captain of the host of Judah.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The LORD will repay him for the slaughter he caused. Joab killed two honorable men who were better than he was. He used his sword to kill Abner (who was the son of Ner and the commander of Israel's army) and Amasa (who was the son of Jether and the commander of Judah's army). Joab did this without my father's knowledge.

Good News Translation
The LORD will punish Joab for those murders, which he committed without my father David's knowledge. Joab killed two innocent men who were better men than he: Abner, commander of the army of Israel, and Amasa, commander of the army of Judah.

International Standard Version
The LORD will repay him for his bloodshed because, without my father David's consent he attacked and murdered two men more righteous and better than he, Ner's son Abner, the commander of Israel's army and Jether's son Amasa, commander of Judah's army.

NET Bible
May the LORD punish him for the blood he shed; behind my father David's back he struck down and murdered with the sword two men who were more innocent and morally upright than he--Abner son of Ner, commander of Israel's army, and Amasa son of Jether, commander of Judah's army.

New Heart English Bible
The LORD will return his blood on his own head, because he fell on two men more righteous and better than he, and killed them with the sword, and my father David did not know it: Abner the son of Ner, commander of the army of Israel, and Amasa the son of Jether, captain of the army of Judah.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the LORD shall return his blood upon his own head, who fell upon two men more righteous and better than he, and slew them with the sword, my father David not knowing of it, to wit, Abner the son of Ner captain of the host of Israel, and Amasa the son of Jether, captain of the host of Judah.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
The LORD will bring his bloodshed back upon his own head, for without the knowledge of my father David he struck down two men more righteous and better than he when he put to the sword Abner son of Ner, commander of Israel’s army, and Amasa son of Jether, commander of Judah’s army.

World English Bible
Yahweh will return his blood on his own head, because he fell on two men more righteous and better than he, and killed them with the sword, and my father David didn’t know it: Abner the son of Ner, captain of the army of Israel, and Amasa the son of Jether, captain of the army of Judah.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
and YHWH has turned back his blood on his own head, [on him] who has fallen on two men more righteous and better than he, and slays them with the sword—and my father David did not know—Abner son of Ner, head of the host of Israel, and Amasa son of Jether, head of the host of Judah;

Young's Literal Translation
and Jehovah hath turned back his blood on his own head, who hath fallen on two men more righteous and better than he, and slayeth them with the sword, -- and my father David knew not -- Abner son of Ner, head of the host of Israel, and Amasa son of Jether, head of the host of Judah;

Smith's Literal Translation
And Jehovah turned back his blood upon his head, who struck upon two just men and good above him, and he will kill them with the sword, and my father David knew not, Abner son of Ner, chief of the army of Israel, and Amasa, son of Jether, chief of the army of Judah.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And the Lord shall return his blood upon his own head, because he murdered two men, just and better than himself: and slew them with the sword, my father David not knowing it, Abner the son of Ner, general of the army of Israel, and Amasa the son of Jether, general of the army of Juda.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the Lord shall repay his blood upon his own head. For he killed two men, just and better than himself, and he killed them with the sword, while my father, David, did not know it: Abner, the son of Ner, leader of the military of Israel, and Amasa, the son of Jether, leader of the army of Judah.

New American Bible
The LORD will bring blood upon his own head, because he struck down two men better and more just than himself, and slew them with the sword without my father David’s knowledge: Abner, son of Ner, commander of Israel’s army, and Amasa, son of Jether, commander of Judah’s army.

New Revised Standard Version
The LORD will bring back his bloody deeds on his own head, because, without the knowledge of my father David, he attacked and killed with the sword two men more righteous and better than himself, Abner son of Ner, commander of the army of Israel, and Amasa son of Jether, commander of the army of Judah.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And the LORD shall return his blood upon his own head, because he attacked two men more righteous and better than he and slew them with the sword, my father David not knowing of it; namely, Abner the son of Ner, commander of the army of Israel; and Amasa the son of Jether, commander of the army of Judah.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And LORD JEHOVAH shall turn away his blood on his head, because he attacked two men who were righteous and better than he, and he killed them by the sword, and my father David did not know it Abnir, son of Nir, the General of the army of Israel, and Amasa, son of Yathar, the General of the army of Yehuda.

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
And the LORD will return his blood upon his own head, because he fell upon two men more righteous and better than he, and slew them with the sword, and my father David knew it not: Abner the son of Ner, captain of the host of Israel, and Amasa the son of Jether, captain of the host of Judah.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the Lord has returned upon his own head the blood of his unrighteousness, inasmuch as he attacked two men more righteous and better than himself, and slew them with the sword, and my father David knew not of their blood,even Abenner the son of Ner the commander-in-chief of Israel, and Amessa the son of Jether the commander-in-chief of Juda.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

The Execution of Joab
…31And the king replied, “Do just as he says. Strike him down and bury him, and so remove from me and from the house of my father the innocent blood that Joab shed.32The LORD will bring his bloodshed back upon his own head,for without the knowledge of my father David he struck down two men more righteous and better than he when he put to the sword Abner son of Ner,commander of Israel’s army,and Amasa son of Jether,commander of Judah’s army.33Their blood will come back upon the heads of Joab and his descendants forever; but for David, his descendants, his house, and his throne, there shall be peace from the LORD forever.”…

Berean Standard Bible ·Download

Cross References

Genesis 9:6
Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man his blood will be shed; for in His own image God has made mankind.

Numbers 35:33
Do not pollute the land where you live, for bloodshed pollutes the land, and no atonement can be made for the land on which the blood is shed, except by the blood of the one who shed it.

Deuteronomy 19:10
Thus innocent blood will not be shed in the land that the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance, so that you will not be guilty of bloodshed.

2 Samuel 3:27-30
When Abner returned to Hebron, Joab pulled him aside into the gateway, as if to speak to him privately, and there Joab stabbed him in the stomach. So Abner died on account of the blood of Joab’s brother Asahel. / Afterward, David heard about this and said, “I and my kingdom are forever guiltless before the LORD concerning the blood of Abner son of Ner. / May it whirl over the head of Joab and over the entire house of his father, and may the house of Joab never be without one having a discharge or skin disease, or one who leans on a staff or falls by the sword or lacks food.” ...

2 Samuel 3:39
And I am weak this day, though anointed as king, and these men, the sons of Zeruiah, are too fierce for me. May the LORD repay the evildoer according to his evil!”

2 Samuel 16:8
The LORD has paid you back for all the blood of the house of Saul, in whose place you have reigned, and the LORD has delivered the kingdom into the hand of your son Absalom. See, you have come to ruin because you are a man of bloodshed!”

2 Samuel 20:10
Amasa was not on guard against the dagger in Joab’s hand, and Joab stabbed him in the stomach and spilled out his intestines on the ground. And Joab did not need to strike him again, for Amasa was dead. Then Joab and his brother Abishai pursued Sheba son of Bichri.

1 Kings 2:5-6
Moreover, you know what Joab son of Zeruiah did to me—what he did to Abner son of Ner and Amasa son of Jether, the two commanders of the armies of Israel. He killed them in peacetime to avenge the blood of war. He stained with the blood of war the belt around his waist and the sandals on his feet. / So act according to your wisdom, and do not let his gray head go down to Sheol in peace.

1 Kings 2:28-34
When the news reached Joab, who had conspired with Adonijah but not with Absalom, he fled to the tent of the LORD and took hold of the horns of the altar. / It was reported to King Solomon: “Joab has fled to the tent of the LORD and is now beside the altar.” So Solomon sent Benaiah son of Jehoiada, saying, “Go, strike him down!” / And Benaiah entered the tent of the LORD and said to Joab, “The king says, ‘Come out!’” But Joab replied, “No, I will die here.” So Benaiah relayed the message to the king, saying, “This is how Joab answered me.” ...

Psalm 9:12
For the Avenger of bloodshed remembers; He does not ignore the cry of the afflicted.

Psalm 55:23
But You, O God, will bring them down to the Pit of destruction; men of bloodshed and deceit will not live out half their days. But I will trust in You.

Matthew 23:35
And so upon you will come all the righteous blood shed on earth, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zechariah son of Berechiah, whom you murdered between the temple and the altar.

Luke 11:50-51
As a result, this generation will be charged with the blood of all the prophets that has been shed since the foundation of the world, / from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zechariah, who was killed between the altar and the sanctuary. Yes, I tell you, all of it will be charged to this generation.

Acts 1:16-20
“Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled that the Holy Spirit foretold through the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide for those who arrested Jesus. / He was one of our number and shared in this ministry.” / (Now with the reward for his wickedness Judas bought a field; there he fell headlong and burst open in the middle, and all his intestines spilled out. ...

Acts 7:52
Which of the prophets did your fathers fail to persecute? They even killed those who foretold the coming of the Righteous One. And now you are His betrayers and murderers—

Treasury of Scripture

And the LORD shall return his blood on his own head, who fell on two men more righteous and better than he, and slew them with the sword, my father David not knowing thereof, to wit, Abner the son of Ner, captain of the host of Israel, and Amasa the son of Jether, captain of the host of Judah.

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1 Kings 2:44
The king said moreover to Shimei, Thou knowest all the wickedness which thine heart is privy to, that thou didst to David my father: therefore the LORD shall return thy wickedness upon thine own head;

Genesis 4:11
And nowart thou cursed from the earth, which hath opened her mouth to receive thy brother's blood from thy hand;

Judges 9:24,57
That the crueltydone to the threescore and ten sons of Jerubbaal might come, and their blood be laid upon Abimelech their brother, which slew them; and upon the men of Shechem, which aided him in the killing of his brethren…

two men

2 Samuel 3:27
And when Abner was returned to Hebron, Joab took him aside in the gate to speak with him quietly, and smote him there under the fifthrib, that he died, for the blood of Asahel his brother.

2 Samuel 20:10
But Amasa took no heed to the sword thatwas in Joab's hand: so he smote him therewith in the fifthrib, and shed out his bowels to the ground, and struck him not again; and he died. So Joab and Abishai his brother pursued after Sheba the son of Bichri.

more righteous

1 Samuel 15:28
And Samuel said unto him, The LORD hath rent the kingdom of Israel from thee this day, and hath given it to a neighbour of thine,that is better than thou.

2 Samuel 4:11
How much more, when wicked men have slain a righteous person in his own house upon his bed? shall I not therefore now require his blood of your hand, and take you away from the earth?

2 Chronicles 21:13
But hast walked in the way of the kings of Israel, and hast made Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem to go a whoring, like to the whoredoms of the house of Ahab, and also hast slain thy brethren of thy father's house,which were better than thyself:

my father

2 Samuel 3:26,37
And when Joab was come out from David, he sent messengers after Abner, which brought him again from the well of Sirah: but David knewit not…

Abner

Amasa

Jether

1 Kings 2:5
Moreover thou knowest also what Joab the son of Zeruiah did to me,and what he did to the two captains of the hosts of Israel, unto Abner the son of Ner, and unto Amasa the son of Jether, whom he slew, and shed the blood of war in peace, and put the blood of war upon his girdle thatwas about his loins, and in his shoes thatwere on his feet.

2 Samuel 17:25
And Absalom made Amasa captain of the host instead of Joab: which Amasawas a man's son, whose namewas Ithra an Israelite, that went in to Abigail the daughter of Nahash, sister to Zeruiah Joab's mother.

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1 Kings 2

1.David, having given a charge to Solomon
3.of Reverence
5.of Joab
7.of Barzillai
8.of Shimei
10.Solomon succeeds
12.Adonijah, moving Bathsheba to ask unto Solomon for Abishag,
13.is put to death
26.Abiathar, having his life given him, is deprived of the priesthood
28.Joab fleeing to the horns of the altar, is there slain
35.Benaiah is put in Joab's room, and Zadfok in Abiathar's
36.Shimei, confined to Jerusalem, by occasion of going to Gath, is put to death.

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The LORD will bring his bloodshed back upon his own head
This phrase reflects the principle of divine justice, where God ensures that wrongdoing is ultimately repaid. The concept of retributive justice is prevalent throughout the Bible, as seen inGenesis 9:6, where God establishes that whoever sheds human blood will have their blood shed by humans. This principle is also echoed in the New Testament, such as inGalatians 6:7, which states that a person reaps what they sow. The phrase underscores the belief that God is sovereign and just, holding individuals accountable for their actions.

for without the knowledge of my father David
This highlights the deceitful nature of the actions taken by Joab, who acted independently and without the consent of King David. David's ignorance of Joab's actions is significant because it absolves David of direct responsibility for the murders. This situation is reminiscent of other biblical narratives where leaders are unaware of the actions of their subordinates, such as King Saul's ignorance of Jonathan's actions in1 Samuel 14. It also emphasizes the importance of transparency and accountability in leadership.

he struck down two men more righteous and better than he
The comparison of Joab to Abner and Amasa suggests that these men were unjustly killed and were of noble character. The Bible often contrasts the righteous with the wicked, as seen inPsalm 1, which describes the blessings of the righteous and the downfall of the wicked. This phrase serves to highlight the injustice of Joab's actions and the moral superiority of his victims, aligning with the biblical theme of God defending the righteous.

when he put to the sword Abner son of Ner, commander of Israel’s army
Abner was a significant military leader in Israel, initially serving under King Saul and later supporting Ish-bosheth, Saul's son. His murder by Joab is recorded in2 Samuel 3:27, where Joab kills Abner in Hebron, a city of refuge, violating the sanctity of the place. Abner's death was politically motivated, as Joab saw him as a rival. This act of treachery is condemned in the biblical narrative, illustrating the destructive nature of jealousy and ambition.

and Amasa son of Jether, commander of Judah’s army
Amasa was appointed by David as commander of the army in place of Joab, as recorded in2 Samuel 17:25 and2 Samuel 19:13. His murder by Joab is detailed in2 Samuel 20:10, where Joab deceitfully kills Amasa during a time of peace. This act of betrayal further demonstrates Joab's ruthless ambition and disregard for loyalty and justice. Amasa's death serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of power struggles and the importance of integrity in leadership.

Persons / Places / Events

1.Solomon
The king of Israel, son of David, who is speaking in this verse. He is executing justice as part of his consolidation of power.

2.Joab
The nephew of King David and the commander of his army, who is being held accountable for the murders of Abner and Amasa.

3.Abner son of Ner
The commander of Israel’s army under King Saul, who was murdered by Joab despite seeking peace with David.

4.Amasa son of Jether
The commander of Judah’s army, appointed by David, who was also killed by Joab.

5.David
The former king of Israel, father of Solomon, who was unaware of Joab's treacherous actions.

Teaching Points

Justice and Accountability
Solomon's actions demonstrate the importance of holding individuals accountable for their actions, especially when they have abused power.

The Consequences of Sin
Joab's actions remind us that sin has consequences, and God's justice will ultimately prevail.

Leadership and Integrity
Leaders must act with integrity and ensure justice is served, even when it involves difficult decisions.

God's Sovereignty in Justice
The verse highlights that God is the ultimate judge, and His justice will be fulfilled in His timing.

The Importance of Righteousness
The reference to Abner and Amasa as "more righteous and better" underscores the value God places on righteousness and integrity.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of 1 Kings 2:32?

2.How does 1 Kings 2:32 demonstrate God's justice through Solomon's actions?

3.What lessons about divine retribution can we learn from 1 Kings 2:32?

4.How does 1 Kings 2:32 connect with the concept of justice in Deuteronomy 32:35?

5.How can we apply the principle of justice from 1 Kings 2:32 today?

6.What role does accountability play in the events described in 1 Kings 2:32?

7.Why did God allow Joab's bloodshed to be avenged in 1 Kings 2:32?

8.How does 1 Kings 2:32 reflect on divine justice and retribution?

9.What is the significance of David's command in 1 Kings 2:32?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 2?

11.Why did Joab kill Abner in the Bible story?

12.Why does King David, described elsewhere as righteous (1 Kings 15:5), resort to deceit and murder in 2 Samuel 11:14-17?

13.Why wasn't Joab held accountable earlier for his murders in 1 Kings 2:5-6, and is there archaeological evidence confirming the timeline of these events?

14.How do we reconcile the swift punishments in 1 Kings 2:22-25 and 2:29-34 with David's emphasis on justice elsewhere, and is there historical evidence supporting these executions?

What Does 1 Kings 2:32 Mean

The LORD will bring his bloodshed back upon his own head

• Solomon names the LORD as the One who will exact retribution, underlining that divine justice—not mere royal vengeance—is at work (Genesis 9:6;Numbers 35:33).

• “Bloodshed” refers to Joab’s murders; the phrase echoes the principle that what a man sows he will also reap (Galatians 6:7).

• Because the LORD Himself will “bring it back,” Joab’s punishment is certain and proportionate (Psalm 7:15–16).

for without the knowledge of my father David

• David had been Israel’s anointed king and commander-in-chief; acting “without his knowledge” meant acting against legitimate authority (Romans 13:1-2).

• This clause clears David of complicity (2 Samuel 3:26-28;2 Samuel 20:8-10) and highlights Joab’s treachery.

• It reminds us that hidden sin is still seen by God (Hebrews 4:13).

he struck down two men

• Joab’s violence was personal and premeditated, not the result of battlefield confusion (2 Samuel 3:27; 20:10).

• Taking innocent life violates the clear command “You shall not murder” (Exodus 20:13).

• Scripture counts deliberate murder as polluting the land (Numbers 35:31-34).

more righteous and better than he

• Abner and Amasa had accepted David’s overtures of peace and were “righteous” in that political context (Proverbs 17:15).

• Joab’s jealousy and self-interest drove him to eliminate rivals—sin rooted in pride (James 3:16).

• God’s verdict is that Joab’s victims surpassed him in integrity, reversing any excuse he might claim (1 Samuel 24:17).

Abner son of Ner, commander of Israel’s army

• Abner had just negotiated to unite the northern tribes under David (2 Samuel 3:17-21).

• Joab killed him in Hebron, a city of refuge, abusing its sanctuary (Joshua 20:1-7).

• His death prolonged civil strife, illustrating how personal sin can injure an entire nation (2 Samuel 3:6-39).

Amasa son of Jether, commander of Judah’s army

• David appointed Amasa to replace Joab after Absalom’s rebellion (2 Samuel 19:13).

• Joab feigned friendship, then stabbed Amasa “in the belly” (2 Samuel 20:9-10), repeating the same deceitful pattern.

• Amasa’s murder obstructed David’s efforts to heal the kingdom, showing that Joab’s ambition opposed God’s purposes of peace (Psalm 55:20-21).

summary

1 Kings 2:32 records Solomon’s divinely authorized verdict against Joab. Because Joab murdered Abner and Amasa without David’s knowledge, the LORD Himself would return the guilt of bloodshed on Joab’s head. The verse affirms God’s unchanging justice, exposes hidden sin, and warns that violence motivated by pride will inevitably reap God’s retribution.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 32. -And the Lord shall return [LXX.ἐπέστρεψε, returns, or returned]his blood [LXX.τὸ αῖμα τῆς ἀδικίας αὐτοῦ,i.e., the blood he had shed. Cf. vers. 33, 44]upon his own head, who fell upon [same word as in vers. 29, 31. So that it was strictly aretaliation. Thelex talionis was carried out to the letter]two men more righteous and better than he, and slew them with the sword, my father David not knowing. [Heb."and my father David knew not," i.e., was not privy thereto. Solomon thinks of the unjust suspicions which these crimes cast upon his father.]

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

The LORD
יְהוָ֨ה(Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

will bring
וְהֵשִׁיב֩(wə·hê·šîḇ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7725:To turn back, in, to retreat, again

his bloodshed
דָּמ֜וֹ(dā·mōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1818:Blood, of man, an animal, the juice of the grape, bloodshed

back upon
עַל־(‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921:Above, over, upon, against

his own head,
רֹאשׁ֗וֹ(rō·šōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 7218:The head

for
אֲשֶׁ֣ר(’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834:Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

without
לֹ֣א(lō)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808:Not, no

the knowledge
יָדָ֑ע(yā·ḏā‘)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3045:To know

of my father
וְאָבִ֥י(wə·’ā·ḇî)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 1:Father

David
דָוִ֖ד(ḏā·wiḏ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1732:David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse

he struck down
פָּגַ֣ע(pā·ḡa‘)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6293:To impinge, by accident, violence, by importunity

two
בִּשְׁנֵֽי־(biš·nê-)
Preposition-b | Number - mdc
Strong's 8147:Two (a cardinal number)

men
אֲ֠נָשִׁים(’ă·nā·šîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 376:A man as an individual, a male person

more righteous
צַדִּקִ֨ים(ṣad·di·qîm)
Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 6662:Just, righteous

and better
וְטֹבִ֤ים(wə·ṭō·ḇîm)
Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 2896:Pleasant, agreeable, good

than he
מִמֶּ֙נּוּ֙(mim·men·nū)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 4480:A part of, from, out of

when he killed
וַיַּהַרְגֵ֣ם(way·ya·har·ḡêm)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural
Strong's 2026:To smite with deadly intent

with the sword
בַּחֶ֔רֶב(ba·ḥe·reḇ)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 2719:Drought, a cutting instrument, as a, knife, sword

Abner
אַבְנֵ֤ר(’aḇ·nêr)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 74:Abner -- 'my father is a lamp', an Israelite name

son
בֶּן־(ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121:A son

of Ner,
נֵר֙(nêr)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5369:Ner -- father of Abner, also the father of Kish

commander
שַׂר־(śar-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 8269:Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince

of Israel’s
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל(yiś·rā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478:Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc

army,
צְבָ֣א(ṣə·ḇā)
Noun - common singular construct
Strong's 6635:A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign

and Amasa
עֲמָשָׂ֥א(‘ă·mā·śā)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6021:Amasa -- two Israelites

son
בֶן־(ḇen-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121:A son

of Jether,
יֶ֖תֶר(ye·ṯer)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3500:Jether -- Moses' father-in-law, also the name of several Israelites

commander
שַׂר־(śar-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 8269:Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince

of Judah’s
יְהוּדָֽה׃(yə·hū·ḏāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3063:Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites

army.
צְבָ֥א(ṣə·ḇā)
Noun - common singular construct
Strong's 6635:A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign

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OT History: 1 Kings 2:32 Yahweh will return his blood on his (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg)