⁴⁶ Then the king gave the order to Benaiah^(A) son of Jehoiada, and he went out and struck Shimei^(B) down and he died.

The kingdom was now established^(C) in Solomon’s hands.

Solomon Asks for Wisdom^(A)(B)

1 Solomon son of David established^(C) himself firmly over his kingdom, for the Lord his God was with^(D) him and made him exceedingly great.^(E)

¹² So Solomon sat on the throne^(A) of his father David, and his rule was firmly established.^(B)

⁴⁵ But King Solomon will be blessed, and David’s throne will remain secure^(A) before the Lord forever.”