Solomon sat on the throne of his father David, and his kingship was firmly established.
1 Kings 2:46 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised Then the king commanded Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and he went out and struck Shimei down, and he died. So the kingdom was established in Solomon’s hand. Dugang nga mga bersyonKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 So the king commanded Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; which went out, and fell upon him, that he died. And the kingdom was established in the hand of Solomon. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition So the king commanded Benaiah son of Jehoiada, who went out and struck down Shimei, and he died. And the kingdom was established in the hands of Solomon. American Standard Version (1901) So the king commanded Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; and he went out, and fell upon him, so that he died. And the kingdom was established in the hand of Solomon. Common English Bible Then the king commanded Benaiah, Jehoiada’s son, who went and attacked Shimei, and he died. In these ways royal power was handed over to Solomon. Catholic Public Domain Version And so the king commanded Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada. And going out, he struck him down, and he died. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version So the king commanded Banaias the son of Joiada. And he went out and struck him, and he died. |
Solomon sat on the throne of his father David, and his kingship was firmly established.
Then King Solomon dispatched Benaiah son of Jehoiada, who struck down Adonijah, and he died.
Benaiah son of Jehoiada went up, struck down Joab, and put him to death. He was buried at his house in the wilderness.
but King Solomon will be blessed, and David’s throne will remain established before the Lord for ever.’
Solomon son of David strengthened his hold on his kingdom. The Lord his God was with him and highly exalted him.
Remove the wicked from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
By justice a king brings stability to a land, but a person who demands ‘contributions’ demolishes it.