1 Kings 2:32
2:32 May the
Lord punish him for the blood he shed;
behind my father David’s back he struck down and murdered with the sword two men who were more innocent and morally upright than he
– Abner son of Ner, commander of Israel’s army, and Amasa son of Jether, commander of Judah’s army.
1 Kings 2:34
2:34 So Benaiah son of Jehoiada went up and executed Joab;
he was buried at his home in the wilderness.
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.