The final event of these small dramas concerning Abiathar and Joab was their replacement with Zadok in Abiathar’s place in the priesthood and Benaiah in the place of Joab as commander of the army of Israel. One more action on Solomon’s part was necessary to ensure the stability of his reign. However, it concerns an individual who had nothing to do with Adonijah’s rebellion.
35 Le roi mit à la tête de l'armée Benaja, fils de Jehojada, en remplacement de Joab, et il mit le sacrificateur Tsadok à la place d'Abiathar.