⁴⁶ So the king gave orders to Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada; and he went out and, falling on him, put him to death. And Solomon's authority over the kingdom was complete.

¹² And Solomon took his place on the seat of David his father, and his kingdom was made safe and strong.

¹ And Solomon, the son of David, made himself strong in his kingdom, and the Lord his God was with him, and made him very great.

⁴⁵ But a blessing will be on King Solomon, and the kingdom of David will keep its place before the Lord for ever.

⁴ A king, by right rule, makes the land safe; but one full of desires makes it a waste.