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34 Benaiah (Jehoiada’s son) killed Joab and buried him on his own land in the wilderness.

35 King Solomon then designated Benaiah (Jehoiada’s son) to lead the army in Joab’s stead, and the king designated Zadok the priest to take on Abiathar’s responsibilities.

36 The king summoned Shimei, intending to fulfill his promise to David and subdue this political enemy.

Solomon (to Shimei): Go now, and build yourself a house in Jerusalem. You are to stay there indefinitely. Do not leave for any reason.

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