1 Kings 11:16
16 Joab and all the Israelites stayed there for six months, until they had destroyed all the men in Edom.
Other Translations of 1 Kings 11:16
King James Version
16 (For six months did Joab remain there with all Israel, until he had cut off every male in Edom:)
English Standard Version
16 (for Joab and all Israel remained there six months, until he had cut off every male in Edom).
The Message
16 Joab and his army stayed there for six months, making sure they had killed every man in Edom.
New King James Version
16 (because for six months Joab remained there with all Israel, until he had cut down every male in Edom),
New Living Translation
16 Joab and the army of Israel had stayed there for six months, killing them.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Kings 11:16
Commentary on 1 Kings 11:14-25
(Read 1 Kings 11:14-25)
While Solomon kept close to God and to his duty, there was no enemy to give him uneasiness; but here we have an account of two. If against us, he can make us fear even the least, and the very grasshopper shall be a burden. Though they were moved by principles of ambition or revenge, God used them to correct Solomon.