1 Kings 2: David’s Charge and Solomon’s Throne Secured

Before he dies, David urges Solomon to obey God’s law and gives instructions about Joab, Barzillai’s sons and Shimei. After David’s death, Solomon has Adonijah executed for seeking Abishag, dismisses the priest Abiathar as foretold against Eli’s house, and has Joab and later Shimei put to death, securing his rule.

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According to the narrator, what did Solomon’s removal of Abiathar from priestly service fulfill (1 Kings 2:27)?

Samuel’s warning to Saul about his dynastyMoses’ judgment on the rebels with KorahThe LORD’s word at Shiloh against Eli’s houseNathan’s word to David about the sword