1 Kings 2:46
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Then the king commanded Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and he went out and struck Shimei down, and he died. Thus the kingdom was firmly established in the hand of Solomon.”
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“Then the king commanded Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and he went out and struck Shimei down, and he died. Thus the kingdom was firmly established in the hand of Solomon.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“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.”
King James Version · Public Domain“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.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“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.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo 1 Kings 2:46 — 5 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Kings 2:12So Solomon sat on the throne of his father David, and his kingdom was firmly established.
- 1 Kings 2:45But King Solomon will be blessed and David’s throne will remain secure before the LORD forever.”
- 2 Chronicles 1:1Now Solomon son of David established himself securely over his kingdom, and the LORD his God was with him and highly exalted him.
- Proverbs 25:5Remove the wicked from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
- Proverbs 29:4By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it.
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