David leaves his dying charge with Solomon, relative to his own personal conduct, Kg1 2:1-4; to Joab, Kg1 2:5, Kg1 2:6; to Barzillai, Kg1 2:7; to Shimei, Kg1 2:8, Kg1 2:9. He dies, and Solomon is established in the kingdom, Kg1 2:10-12. Adonijah requests to have Abishag to wife, and is put to death by Solomon, Kg1 2:13-25. Abiathar the priest is banished to his estate at Anathoth, Kg1 2:26, Kg1 2:27. Joab, fearing for his life, flees to the horns of the altar, and is slain there by Benaiah, Kg1 2:28-34. Benaiah is made captain of the host in his stead, Kg1 2:35. Shimei is ordered to confine himself to Jerusalem, and never leave it on pain of death, Kg1 2:36-38. After three years he follows some of his runaway servants to Gath, and thereby forfeits his life, Kg1 2:39, Kg1 2:40. Solomon sends for him, upbraids him, and commands him to be slain by Benaiah, Kg1 2:41-46.