1 Kings 2:46 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Bible Comments

Which went out; carrying Shimei along with him to the place of execution, which was not fit to be in the king's presence. The kingdom was established in the hand of Solomon; his secret and worst enemies being taken out of the way.

1 Kings 2:46

46 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.