(SEE 1:14)
Meanness gets you nowhere, but goodness is rewarded.
God swiftly traps the wicked
"Benaiah," Solomon shouted, "kill Shimei." So Shimei died. Solomon was now in complete control of his kingdom.
Benaiah went back and killed Joab. His body was taken away and buried near his home in the desert.
"Benaiah," Solomon shouted, "go kill Adonijah." So Adonijah died.
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.
