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When Shlomo haMelekh ordered executions, did he carry them out personally or were they done by executioners?

(This question is especially about Shlomo and not other kings of Israel.)

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    In at least some cases the pesukim mention Shlomo ordering others to execute. And it doesn't make any sense for a king to do it personally. It would be far below his dignity.
    – N.T.
    Commented Sep 3 at 6:25
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    Why do you ask?
    – shmosel
    Commented Sep 3 at 7:27
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    Moshe rabbeinu handled such business personally. And Yehoshua. And Dovid. All Israelite monarchs of dignity. Is it undignified if he who passes the sentence does not swing the sword? @N.T.
    – הראל
    Commented Sep 3 at 8:34
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    I'd say so. Even Hashem sends angels to fulfil many of His decrees
    – Rabbi Kaii
    Commented Sep 8 at 13:10

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