1 Kings 2:46

And the kingdom was established - He had neither foes within nor without. He was either dreaded or loved universally. His own subjects were affectionately bound to him, and the surrounding nations did…

Here is, I. The preferment of Benaiah and Zadok, two faithful friends to Solomon and his government, Kg1 2:35. Joab being put to death, Benaiah was advanced to be general of the forces in his room,…

which went out Literally - and he went out," which reads rather better than the A.V.

in the hand of Solomon The conspirators who might have been dangerous were all removed, and now, though still but a…