1 Kings 2:46
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.
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 …
Other Translations
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.
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.
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.
Cross References
And king Solomon shall be blessed, and the throne of David shall be established before the Lord for ever.
Then sat Solomon upon the throne of David his father; and his kingdom was established greatly.
And Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom, and the Lord his God was with him, and …
The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.