(SEE 1:14)
"Benaiah," Solomon shouted, "go kill Adonijah." So Adonijah died.
Benaiah went back and killed Joab. His body was taken away and buried near his home in the desert.
"Benaiah," Solomon shouted, "kill Shimei." So Shimei died. Solomon was now in complete control of his kingdom.
God swiftly traps the wicked
Meanness gets you nowhere, but goodness is rewarded.
Gideon turned to Jether, his oldest son. "Kill them!" Gideon said. But Jether was young, and he was too afraid to even pull out his sword.
