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What does 1 Kings 2:46 mean?

Then Solomon gave the order, and Benaiah went out and killed Shimei. That’s how Solomon took full control of the kingdom. 1 Kings 2:46 - Modern Text Bible

(Solomon follows through on his word, and with Shimei gone, his authority is now solid and uncontested.)