Chapter 2 1-9. David Prepared the Way for Solomon—David’s public labor was about to close. He knew that he should soon die, and he does not leave his business matters in confusion, to vex the soul of his son; but while he has sufficient physical and mental strength, he arranges the affairs of his kingdom, even to the minutest matters, not forgetting to warn Solomon in regard to the case of Shimei. He knew that the latter would cause trouble in the kingdom. He was a dangerous man, of violent temper, and was kept in control only through fear. Whenever he dared, he would cause rebellion, or, if he had a favorable opportunity, would not hesitate to take the life of Solomon. {2BC 1024.8}

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1-9. David beredte vejen for Salomon.--Davids offentlige arbejde var ved at slutte. Han vidste at han snart skulle dø, (1025) og han efterlader ikke sine forretningssager i kaos, til irritation for sin søn; men så længe han havde tilstrækkeligt med fysisk og mental styrke, arrangerer han sit riges affærer til endog mindste detalje, og glemmer ikke at advare Salomon om Simis sag. Han vidste at det senere vil skabe problemer i riget. Han var en farlig mand, af voldsomt temperament, og kunne styres ved frygt. Når han dristede sig til det, ville han skabe oprør, ellers ville han, hvis der var anledning til det, ikke tøve med at tage Salomons liv.