1 Kings 1:8
1:8 But Zadok the priest, Benaiah son of Jehoiada, Nathan the prophet, Shimei, Rei, and David’s elite warriors
did not ally themselves
with Adonijah.
1 Kings 1:32
1:32 King David said, “Summon Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada.” They came before the king,
1 Kings 1:36
1:36 Benaiah son of Jehoiada responded
to the king: “So be it!
May the
Lord God of my master the king confirm it!
1 Kings 2:35
2:35 The king appointed Benaiah son of Jehoiada to take his place at the head of
the army, and the king appointed Zadok the priest to take Abiathar’s place.
1 Kings 2:46
2:46 The king then gave the order to Benaiah son of Jehoiada who went and executed Shimei.
So Solomon took firm control of the kingdom.