Cross References

1 Kings 2:46

New American Bible - revised edition

The king then gave the order to Benaiah, son of Jehoiada, who went out and struck him dead. And the royal power was established in Solomon’s hand.

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Then Solomon sat on the throne of David his father, and his kingship was established.

Then King Solomon sent Benaiah, son of Jehoiada, who struck him dead.

Benaiah, son of Jehoiada, went back, struck him down and killed him; he was buried in his house in the wilderness.

But King Solomon shall be blessed, and David’s throne shall be established before the Lord forever.”

Solomon, son of David, strengthened his hold on the kingdom, for the Lord, his God, was with him, making him ever greater.

Remove the wicked from the presence of the king, and his throne is made firm through justice.

By justice a king builds up the land; but one who raises taxes tears it down.