1 Kings 2:46

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So the king commanded Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; and he went out, and fell on him, so that he died. The kingdom was established in the hand of Solomon.

Context

43Why then have you not kept the oath of Yahweh, and the commandment that I have instructed you with?”

44The king said moreover to Shimei, “You know in your heart all the wickedness that you did to David my father. Therefore Yahweh will return your wickedness on your own head.

45But king Solomon will be blessed, and David’s throne will be established before Yahweh forever.”

46So the king commanded Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; and he went out, and fell on him, so that he died. The kingdom was established in the hand of Solomon.

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