1 Kings 2:46

KJV

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.

— 1 Kings 2:46, King James Version
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Context

This verse from 1 Kings Chapter 2 connects to 4 cross-references. David's deathbed instructions to Solomon include keeping the law of Moses, dealing with Joab for his murders, repaying Barzillai's sons, and eliminating Shimei. David dies after forty years of reign. Solomon consolidates power: Adonijah is executed for requesting Abishag; Abiathar …

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Other Translations

ASV

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.

YLT

And the king chargeth Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and he goeth out and falleth on him, and he dieth, and the kingdom is established in the hand of Solomon.

BBE

So the king gave orders to Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada; and he went out and, falling on him, put him to death. And Solomon's authority over the kingdom was complete.

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