1 Kings 2:46

1 Kings 2:46 in other versions

• King James Version (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.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Then the king commanded Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and he went out and struck him down, and he died. So the kingdom was established in the hand of Solomon.
• New King James Version (NKJV)So the king commanded Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; and he went out and struck him down, and he died. Thus the kingdom was established in the hand of Solomon.
• New Living Translation (NLT)Then, at the king’s command, Benaiah son of Jehoiada took Shimei outside and killed him. So the kingdom was now firmly in Solomon’s grip.

Context of 1 Kings 2:46

44The king also said to Shimei, “You know in your heart all the wrong you did to my father David. Now the Lord will repay you for your wrongdoing. 45But King Solomon will be blessed, and David’s throne will remain secure before the Lord forever.” Then the king gave the order to Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and he went out and struck Shimei down and he died. The kingdom was now established in Solomon’s hands.

1 Kings 2:46 word by word

וַיְצַ֣ו הַמֶּ֗לֶךְ אֶת־בְּנָיָ֙הוּ֙ בֶּן־יְה֣וֹיָדָ֔ע וַיֵּצֵ֕א וַיִּפְגַּע־בּ֖וֹ וַיָּמֹ֑ת וְהַמַּמְלָכָ֥ה נָכ֖וֹנָה בְּיַד־שְׁלֹמֹֽה׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• So the kingמֶ֫לֶךְmelek · kingH4428
• commandedצָוָהtsâvâh · to commandH6680
• Benaiahבְּנָיָ֫הוּbenâyâh benâyâhû · BenaiahH1141
• the sonבֵּןbên · son: childH1121
• of Jehoiadaיְהוֹיָדָעyehôyâdâ‛ · JehoiadaH3077
• which went outיָצָאyâtsâ' · to come out: comeH3318
• and fellפָּגַעpâga‛ · to fall onH6293
• upon him, that he diedמוּתmûth · to dieH4191
• And the kingdomמַמְלָכָהmamlâkâh · kingdomH4467
• was establishedכּוּןkûn · to establish: establishH3559
• in the handיָדyâd · hand: powerH3027
• of Solomonשְׁלֹמֹהshelômôh · SolomonH8010

Cross-references for 1 Kings 2:46

• 1 Kings 2:12So Solomon sat on the throne of his father David, and his rule was firmly established.
• 2 Chronicles 1:1Solomon son of David established himself firmly over his kingdom, for the Lord his God was with him and made him exceedingly great.
• Proverbs 29:4By justice a king gives a country stability, but those who are greedy for bribes tear it down.

Commentaries on 1 Kings 2:46

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 46And the kingdom was established - He had neither foes within nor without. He was either dreaded or loved universally. His own subjects were affectionately bound to him, and the surrounding nations did not think proper to make him their enemy. As there are serious doubts relative to the dying charge of David as it relates to Shimei, most believing that, in opposition to his own oath, David desired that Solomon should put him to death; I shall here insert…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 35-46Verses 35-46 The old malignity remains in the unconverted heart, and a watchful eye should be kept on those who, like Shimei, have manifested their enmity, but have given no evidence of repentance. No engagements or dangers will restrain worldly men; they go on, though they forfeit their lives and souls. Let us remember, God will not accommodate his judgment to us. His eye is over us; and let us strive to walk as in his presence. Let our every act, word…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 39-46Shimei went to Gath to find his runaway slaves. This broke the agreement he made. He did no cross the Kidron Valley, but both parties knew the penalty applied if he went anywhere else. Shimei broke his promise to the Lord (1 Kings 2:43) and had a history of hostility toward David (2 Samuel 16:5–13; 19:16–23). Because of this, Solomon told Benaiah to execute him.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 4646. the kingdom was established in the hand of Solomon--Now, by the death of Shimei, all the leaders of the rival factions had been cut off.Read the comment

Topics related to 1 Kings 2:46

• Government
• Homicide
• Punishment
• Shimei

In the dictionaries

• Benaiah
• Jehoiada
• Solomon
• Achish
• Curse
• Fail
• Gone
• Return
• Abishag
• Adonijah

Commentaries on 1 Kings 2

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings