New International Version (NIV)
46Then the king gave the order to Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and he went out and struck Shimei down and he died.
The kingdom was now established in Solomon’s hands.
1 Kings 2:46
1 Kings 2:46 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.
New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)
46So the king commanded Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and he went out and 2:46 Lit attackedstruck him so that he died.
And the kingdom was established in the hands of Solomon.
New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
46So the king commanded Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and he went out and fell upon him so that he died.
Thus the kingdom was established in the hands of Solomon.
Amplified Bible (AMP)
46So the king commanded Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and he went out and struck down Shimei, and he died.
So the kingdom was established in the hands of Solomon.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
46Then the king commanded Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and he went out and struck Shimei down, and he died. Thus the kingdom was firmly established in the hand of Solomon.
New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)
46Then the king gave the order to Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada. Benaiah left the palace and struck down Shimei. And he died.
So the kingdom was now made secure in Solomon’s hands.