And Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom, and the LORD his God {was} with him, and magnified him exceedingly.

Then sat Solomon upon the throne of David his father; and his kingdom was established greatly.

And king Solomon {shall be} blessed, and the throne of David shall be established before the LORD for ever.

The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it. {he...: Heb. a man of oblations}

An evil {man} seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

Therefore the king said unto Shimei, Thou shalt not die. And the king sware unto him.

And Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom, and the LORD his God {was} with him, and magnified him exceedingly.

Take away the wicked {from} before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.

So Benaiah the son of Jehoiada went up, and fell upon him, and slew him: and he was buried in his own house in the wilderness.

And David called one of the young men, and said, Go near, {and} fall upon him. And he smote him that he died.

Where the word of a king {is, there is} power: and who may say unto him, What doest thou?

And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man, of Kabzeel, who had done many acts, he slew two lionlike men of Moab: he went down also and slew a lion in the midst of a pit in time of snow: {who...: Heb. great of acts} {lionlike...: Heb. lion of God}

And king Solomon sent by the hand of Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; and he fell upon him that he died.

And it was told king Solomon that Joab was fled unto the tabernacle of the LORD; and, behold, {he is} by the altar. Then Solomon sent Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, saying, Go, fall upon him.