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.
Benaiah and Zadok stepped into roles left vacant by unfaithful men, and here God's promise to raise up a faithful priest was fulfilled. Sacred offices may be disgraced by those who hold them badly, but God's work never stops for want of willing hands.
AI summary
Commenting on 1 Kings 2:35-46
the kingdom was established in the hand of Solomon--Now, by the death of Shimei, all the leaders of the rival factions had been cut off. Next: 1 Kings Chapter 3
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. (x) Because all his enemies were destroyed.