1 Kings 2:25 shows Benaiah executing Adonijah, mirroring this execution of Shimei — both part of Solomon's consolidation.

1 Kings 2:29 records Solomon ordering Benaiah to execute Joab, another parallel command to remove David's old enemies.

1 Kings 2:34 records Benaiah executing Joab, completing the trilogy of executions commanded by Solomon.

In 1 Kings 2:12, Solomon's kingdom was already established; here it is reaffirmed after dealing with adversaries.

In 2 Chronicles 1:1, Solomon is strengthened in his kingdom and God magnifies him, echoing this establishment.

In Proverbs 29:4, a king by judgment establishes the land — Solomon's just execution here does exactly that.

In 2 Samuel 16:5, Shimei cursed David — this is the event that led to Solomon's later judgment on him.

2 Samuel 19:23 records David's oath that Shimei would not die, which Solomon later contravenes by executing him upon Shimei's disobedience.

Proverbs 25:5 teaches that removing the wicked establishes the throne — Solomon's execution of Shimei exactly fulfills this principle.

In 2 Samuel 1:15, David orders an execution; here Solomon similarly commands Benaiah to kill Shimei.

2 Samuel 23:20 recounts Benaiah's heroic exploits, providing background for why Solomon chose him as the executioner.

Proverbs 17:11 states that a rebellious man will face a cruel messenger — Benaiah embodies that messenger for Shimei's rebellion.

Ecclesiastes 8:4 affirms the king's supreme word — Solomon's command to execute Shimei exemplifies his absolute authority.