Then Solomon sat upon the throne of his father David, and his kingdom was established firmly. Solomon’s Throne Secured
1 Kings 2:46 - Tree of Life Version So the king commanded Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and he went out and struck him down, so that he died. Thus the kingdom was secured in the hand of Solomon. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing 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. |
Then Solomon sat upon the throne of his father David, and his kingdom was established firmly. Solomon’s Throne Secured
Then King Solomon sent Benaiah son of Jehoiada. He struck him down and he died.
Then Benaiah son of Jehoiada went up, struck him down and killed him, and he was buried in his own house in the wilderness.
But King Solomon shall be blessed and the throne of David established before Adonai forever.”
Now Solomon the son of David firmly established himself over his kingdom. For Adonai his God was with him and made him exceedingly great.
Remove the wicked from before the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
By justice a king brings stability to a land, but one who takes bribes brings it ruin.