1 Kings 2
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David charged Solomon to keep the law and to punish Joab and Shimei. Then David died. Solomon had Adonijah, Joab and Shimei executed.
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why was adonijah joab and shimei killed
Adonijah tried to proclaim himself king instead of Solomon in 1 Kings 1. Joab was the one who killed David's son Absalom in 2 Sam 18. And Shimei had cursed David in 2 Sam 16.
V 1-4 similar to Gods requirement of us as recorded in Matthew 6:33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
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