12 So Solomon sat on the throne of his father David, and his kingdom was firmly established.(A)
25 So King Solomon sent Benaiah son of Jehoiada; he struck him down, and he died.
34 Then Benaiah son of Jehoiada went up and struck him down and killed him, and he was buried at his own house near the wilderness.
1 Solomon son of David strengthened himself in his kingdom; the Lord his God was with him and made him exceedingly great.(A)
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