1 Kings 2:46
The king gave orders to Benaiah son of Jehoiada. He killed Shimei. Solomon was now in complete control.
1 Kings 2:12
Solomon succeeded his father David as king. His royal power was firmly established.
2 Chronicles 1:1
Solomon, son of David, strengthened his position over the kingdom. Jehovah (YHWH), his God, was with him and made him very powerful.
1 Kings 2:45
But he will bless me, and he will make David's kingdom secure forever.
Proverbs 29:4
The king establishes the land by justice. He who receives gifts overthrows it.
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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.
The kingdom
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The kingdom
1 Kings 2:12
Solomon succeeded his father David as king. His royal power was firmly established.
2 Chronicles 1:1
Solomon, son of David, strengthened his position over the kingdom. Jehovah (YHWH), his God, was with him and made him very powerful.
Proverbs 29:4
The king establishes the land by justice. He who receives gifts overthrows it.
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Proverbs 17:11
An evil man seeks only rebellion. Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.