1 Kings 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.

1 Kings 2:12

Solomon sat on his father David's throne, and his royal authority was firmly solidified.

2 Chronicles 1:1

Solomon son of David solidified his royal authority, for the Lord his God was with him and magnified him greatly.

1 Kings 2:45

But King Solomon will be empowered and David's dynasty will endure permanently before the Lord."

Proverbs 29:4

A king brings stability to a land by justice, but one who exacts tribute tears it down.

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Summary

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.

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The kingdom

1 Kings 2:12
Solomon sat on his father David's throne, and his royal authority was firmly solidified.
2 Chronicles 1:1
Solomon son of David solidified his royal authority, for the Lord his God was with him and magnified him greatly.
Proverbs 29:4
A king brings stability to a land by justice, but one who exacts tribute tears it down.

General references

Proverbs 17:11
An evil person seeks only rebellion, and so a cruel messenger will be sent against him.

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