1 Kings 2:33

“Their blood shall therefore return upon the head of Joab, and upon the head of his seed for ever, etc.] Not only upon Joab, but upon his posterity as long as there would be any; signifying, that Joab’s death would not be a sufficient satisfaction, but the punishment of his murders would be continued to his offspring: (see <100329>2 Samuel 3:29); but upon David, and upon his seed, and upon his house, and upon his throne, shall there be peace for ever from the Lord; such traitors and murderers being removed, peace and happiness might be expected and believed would attend the family and kingdom of David; whether this be considered as a prayer, or a prophecy, it can and will have its full…”

“Their blood shall . . . return upon the head of Joab, &c.--A reference is here made to the curse publicly and solemnly pronounced by King David (Sa2 3:28-29).”

“Upon the head of his seed - Compare the margin reference. Nothing further is heard of Joab’s descendants in the history. return to 'Top of Page'”

“return upon: Kg1 2:32; Sa2 3:29; Kg2 5:27; Psa 101:8, Psa 109:6-15; Mat 27:25 upon David: Sa2 3:28; Pro 25:5 his house: Psa 89:29, Psa 89:36, Psa 89:37, Psa 132:12; Isa 9:6, Isa 9:7, Isa 11:1-9; Luk 1:31-33, Luk 2:14 3 Kings (1 Kings) 2:34”