1 Kings 2:33

2:33 May Joab and his descendants be perpetually guilty of their shed blood, but may the Lord give perpetual peace to David, his descendants, his family, and his dynasty.”

1 Kings 2:46

2:46 The king then gave the order to Benaiah son of Jehoiada who went and executed Shimei.

So Solomon took firm control of the kingdom.


tn Heb “house.”

tn Heb “his throne.”

tn “The king commanded Benaiah son of Jehoiada and he went out and struck him down and he died.”

tn “And the kingdom was established in the hand of Solomon.”