Cross References

1 Kings 2:46

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Then the king gave orders to Benaiah, son of Jehoiada. He went to attack and kill Shimei. Solomon’s power as king was now firmly established.

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Solomon sat on his father David’s throne, and his power was firmly established.

King Solomon gave this task to Benaiah, son of Jehoiada. Benaiah attacked and killed Adonijah.

Then Benaiah, son of Jehoiada, went and attacked Joab, killed him, and buried him at his home in the desert.

But King Solomon is blessed, and David’s dynasty will always be firmly established by the Lord.”

Solomon, son of David, strengthened his position over the kingdom. The Lord his God was with him and made him very powerful.

Take a wicked person away from the presence of a king, and justice will make his throne secure.

By means of justice, a king builds up a country, but a person who confiscates religious contributions tears it down.