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1 Kings 2:45

1 Kings 2:46 net — The king then gave the order to Benaiah son of Jehoiada who went and executed Shimei. So Solomon took firm control of t…

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"The king then gave the order to Benaiah son of Jehoiada who went and executed Shimei. So Solomon took firm control of the kingdom."

— 1 Kings 2:46, NET Bible

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1 Kings 2 — Context

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Why then have you broken the oath you made before the LORD and disobeyed the order I gave you?”

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Then the king said to Shimei,“You are well aware of the way you mistreated my father David. The LORD will punish you for what you did.

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But King Solomon will be empowered and David’s dynasty will endure permanently before the LORD.

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The king then gave the order to Benaiah son of Jehoiada who went and executed Shimei. So Solomon took firm control of the kingdom.

1 Kings 2:46 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 2:46 say?
1 Kings 2:46 in the NET Bible reads: “The king then gave the order to Benaiah son of Jehoiada who went and executed Shimei. So Solomon took firm control of the kingdom.”
Where is 1 Kings 2:46 in the Bible?
1 Kings 2:46 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 2, verse 46.
Who wrote 1 Kings?
1 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 1 Kings about?
1 Kings tells of Solomon's wisdom and the building of the temple, then the painful division of the kingdom after his death. The northern kingdom plunges into idolatry under a series of wicked kings until the prophet Elijah is raised up to call Israel back to the LORD.
What are the major themes of 1 Kings?
1 Kings explores themes including Wisdom, Temple, Divided Kingdom, Idolatry, Prophecy. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Kings 2:46.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 2:46 in?
1 Kings 2:46 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Kings 2:46?
1 Kings 2:46 reads (NET): “The king then gave the order to Benaiah son of Jehoiada who went and executed Shimei. So Solomon took firm control of the kingdom.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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