1 Kings 2:45-46

Expanded Bible

⁴⁵ But the Lord will bless ·me [^LKing Solomon] and ·make the rule of David safe [establish/secure the throne of David] before the Lord forever.”

⁴⁶ Then the king ordered Benaiah to kill Shimei, and he did. Now ·Solomon was in full control of his kingdom [^Lthe kingdom was established/secured in Solomon’s hands].