As soon as the kingdom was confirmed — i.e., as soon as he was firmly established on the throne; as soon as he felt his power secure. (Comp. 1 Kings 2:46.)
Slew... — slain. — Literally, smote... smitten.
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2 Kings 14:5
5 And it came to pass, as soon as the kingdom was confirmed in his hand, that he slew his servants which had slain the king his father.