Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version When Solomon was told that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath and had returned, New Living Translation Solomon heard that Shimei had left Jerusalem and had gone to Gath and returned. English Standard Version And when Solomon was told that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath and returned, Berean Standard Bible When Solomon was told that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath and had returned, King James Bible And it was told Solomon that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath, and was come again. New King James Version And Solomon was told that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath and had come back. New American Standard Bible And it was reported to Solomon that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath, and had returned. NASB 1995 It was told Solomon that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath, and had returned. NASB 1977 And it was told Solomon that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath, and had returned. Legacy Standard Bible And it was told to Solomon that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath, and had returned. Amplified Bible Now Solomon was told that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath, and had returned. Christian Standard Bible It was reported to Solomon that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath and had returned. Holman Christian Standard Bible It was reported to Solomon that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath and had returned. American Standard Version And it was told Solomon that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath, and was come again. Contemporary English Version Someone told Solomon that Shimei had gone to Gath and was back. English Revised Version And it was told Solomon that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath, and was come again. GOD'S WORD® Translation After Solomon heard that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath and back, Good News Translation When Solomon heard what Shimei had done, International Standard Version Later, Solomon found out that Shimei had left Jerusalem, gone to Gath, and had returned, NET Bible When Solomon was told that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath and had then returned, New Heart English Bible It was told Solomon that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath, and had come again. Webster's Bible Translation And it was told to Solomon that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath, and had returned. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleWhen Solomon was told that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath and had returned, World English Bible Solomon was told that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath, and had come again. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd it is declared to Solomon that Shimei has gone from Jerusalem to Gath, and returns, Young's Literal Translation And it is declared to Solomon that Shimei hath gone from Jerusalem to Gath, and doth return, Smith's Literal Translation And it will be announced to Solomon that Shimei went from Jerusalem to Gath, and he will turn back. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd it was told Solomon that Semei had gone from Jerusalem to Geth, and was come back. Catholic Public Domain Version And it was reported to Solomon that Shimei had gone away from Jerusalem to Gath, and had returned. New American Bible When Solomon was told that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath, and had returned, New Revised Standard Version When Solomon was told that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath and returned, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd it was told King Solomon that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath and had returned. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they told King Solomon that Shemei went from Jerusalem to Gath and returned. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And it was told Solomon that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath, and was come back. Brenton Septuagint Translation And it was told Solomon, saying, Semei is gone out of Jerusalem to Geth, and has brought back his servants. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Execution of Shimei…40So Shimei saddled his donkey and set out to Achish at Gath in search of his slaves, and he brought them back from Gath. 41When Solomon was told that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath and had returned, 42the king summoned Shimei and said to him, “Did I not make you swear by the LORD and warn you, ‘On the day you leave and go elsewhere, know for sure that you will die’? And you told me, ‘The sentence is fair; I will comply.’… Cross References 1 Kings 1:50-53 But Adonijah, in fear of Solomon, got up and went to take hold of the horns of the altar. / It was reported to Solomon: “Behold, Adonijah fears King Solomon, and he has taken hold of the horns of the altar, saying, ‘Let King Solomon first swear to me not to put his servant to the sword.’” / And Solomon replied, “If he is a man of character, not a single hair of his will fall to the ground. But if evil is found in him, he will die.” ... 1 Kings 2:36-38 Then the king summoned Shimei and said to him, “Build a house for yourself in Jerusalem and live there, but do not go anywhere else. / On the day you go out and cross the Kidron Valley, know for sure that you will die; your blood will be on your own head.” / “The sentence is fair,” Shimei replied. “Your servant will do as my lord the king has spoken.” And Shimei lived in Jerusalem for a long time. 2 Samuel 15:13-14 Then a messenger came to David and reported, “The hearts of the men of Israel are with Absalom.” / And David said to all the servants with him in Jerusalem, “Arise and let us flee, or we will not escape from Absalom! We must leave quickly, or he will soon overtake us, heap disaster on us, and put the city to the sword.” 2 Samuel 19:18-23 and crossed at the ford to carry over the king’s household and to do what was good in his sight. When Shimei son of Gera crossed the Jordan, he fell down before the king / and said, “My lord, do not hold me guilty, and do not remember your servant’s wrongdoing on the day my lord the king left Jerusalem. May the king not take it to heart. / For your servant knows that I have sinned, so here I am today as the first of all the house of Joseph to come down to meet my lord the king.” ... 2 Samuel 16:5-8 As King David approached Bahurim, a man from the family of the house of Saul was just coming out. His name was Shimei son of Gera, and as he approached, he kept yelling out curses. / He threw stones at David and at all the servants of the king, though the troops and all the mighty men were on David’s right and left. / And as he yelled curses, Shimei said, “Get out, get out, you worthless man of bloodshed! ... 2 Samuel 3:27-29 When Abner returned to Hebron, Joab pulled him aside into the gateway, as if to speak to him privately, and there Joab stabbed him in the stomach. So Abner died on account of the blood of Joab’s brother Asahel. / Afterward, David heard about this and said, “I and my kingdom are forever guiltless before the LORD concerning the blood of Abner son of Ner. / May it whirl over the head of Joab and over the entire house of his father, and may the house of Joab never be without one having a discharge or skin disease, or one who leans on a staff or falls by the sword or lacks food.” 2 Samuel 20:9-10 “Are you well, my brother?” Joab asked Amasa. And with his right hand Joab grabbed Amasa by the beard to kiss him. / Amasa was not on guard against the dagger in Joab’s hand, and Joab stabbed him in the stomach and spilled out his intestines on the ground. And Joab did not need to strike him again, for Amasa was dead. Then Joab and his brother Abishai pursued Sheba son of Bichri. 1 Kings 11:14-22 Then the LORD raised up against Solomon an adversary, Hadad the Edomite, from the royal line of Edom. / Earlier, when David was in Edom, Joab the commander of the army had gone to bury the dead and had struck down every male in Edom. / Joab and all Israel had stayed there six months, until he had killed every male in Edom. ... 1 Kings 11:40 Solomon therefore sought to kill Jeroboam. But Jeroboam arose and fled to Egypt, to Shishak king of Egypt, where he remained until the death of Solomon. 1 Kings 12:24 that this is what the LORD says: ‘You are not to go up and fight against your brothers, the Israelites. Each of you must return home, for this is My doing.’” So they listened to the word of the LORD and turned back according to the word of the LORD. 1 Kings 13:4 Now when King Jeroboam, who was at the altar in Bethel, heard the word that the man of God had cried out against it, he stretched out his hand and said, “Seize him!” But the hand he stretched out toward him withered, so that he could not pull it back. 1 Kings 14:10 Because of all this, behold, I am bringing disaster on the house of Jeroboam: I will cut off from Jeroboam every male, both slave and free, in Israel; I will burn up the house of Jeroboam as one burns up dung until it is gone! 1 Kings 15:29 As soon as Baasha became king, he struck down the entire household of Jeroboam. He did not leave to Jeroboam anyone who breathed, but destroyed them all according to the word that the LORD had spoken through His servant Ahijah the Shilonite, 1 Kings 16:11 As soon as Zimri began to reign and was seated on the throne, he struck down the entire household of Baasha. He did not leave a single male, whether a kinsman or friend. Matthew 5:33-37 Again, you have heard that it was said to the ancients, ‘Do not break your oath, but fulfill your vows to the Lord.’ / But I tell you not to swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne; / or by the earth, for it is His footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. ... Treasury of Scripture And it was told Solomon that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath, and was come again. Jump to Previous Declared Gath Jerusalem News Shimei Shim'e-I SolomonJump to Next Declared Gath Jerusalem News Shimei Shim'e-I Solomon1 Kings 2 1. David, having given a charge to Solomon3. of Reverence 5. of Joab 7. of Barzillai 8. of Shimei 10. Solomon succeeds 12. Adonijah, moving Bathsheba to ask unto Solomon for Abishag, 13. is put to death 26. Abiathar, having his life given him, is deprived of the priesthood 28. Joab fleeing to the horns of the altar, is there slain 35. Benaiah is put in Joab's room, and Zadfok in Abiathar's 36. Shimei, confined to Jerusalem, by occasion of going to Gath, is put to death. When Solomon was told This phrase indicates the communication of information to King Solomon, highlighting the importance of intelligence and surveillance in maintaining a kingdom. In the ancient Near Eastern context, kings often relied on messengers and informants to keep them updated on the activities within their realm. This reflects the administrative structure of Solomon's reign, which was marked by wisdom and organization. that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath and had returned Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonThe son of King David and Bathsheba, Solomon is the king of Israel at this time. Known for his wisdom, Solomon is tasked with establishing his kingdom and ensuring justice and order. 2. Shimei A member of the tribe of Benjamin, Shimei had previously cursed King David but was later forgiven. Solomon had placed him under house arrest in Jerusalem, warning him not to leave the city. 3. Jerusalem The capital city of Israel and the spiritual center for the Jewish people. It is where Solomon's palace and the future Temple are located. 4. Gath A Philistine city, one of the five major Philistine cities. Shimei's journey to Gath represents a breach of Solomon's command. 5. The Messenger Though not named, the messenger plays a crucial role in informing Solomon of Shimei's disobedience, which sets the stage for the subsequent actions Solomon takes. Teaching Points Obedience to AuthorityShimei's actions remind us of the importance of obeying those in authority, especially when their commands are just and for our protection. Consequences of Disobedience This passage illustrates that disobedience, especially when it involves breaking a solemn promise, can lead to severe consequences. Wisdom in Leadership Solomon's response to Shimei's actions demonstrates the need for wisdom and discernment in leadership, ensuring that justice is upheld. Guarding Against Temptation Shimei's journey to Gath can symbolize the temptation to stray from God's commands. We must remain vigilant and steadfast in our commitments. The Role of Accountability The messenger's role highlights the importance of accountability within a community, ensuring that individuals adhere to their commitments. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 2Which high places did Solomon visit? Is there archaeological evidence to support the mention of the 'tower of David' and its 'thousand shields' in Song of Solomon 4:4? In 2 Chronicles 8:2, Solomon rebuilds cities given by Hiram, yet 1 Kings 9:11-13 implies those cities were unacceptable to him; how can both accounts be accurate? Who is Qoheleth in the Book of Ecclesiastes?Verse 41. - And it was told Solomon that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath and was come again. [He, no doubt, persuaded himself that his immediate return, especially when taken in connexion with the object of his journey, would excuse him to the king. He would perhaps argue that a magnanimous sovereign like Solomon could never deal hardly with one who thus placed his life in his hands. He can hardly have built his hopes on his not having crossed the Kidron, for he must have perfectly understood that he was to go "no whither." Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew When it was reportedוַיֻּגַּ֖ד (way·yug·gaḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hofal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5046: To be conspicuous to Solomon לִשְׁלֹמֹ֑ה (liš·lō·mōh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8010: Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne that כִּי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction Shimei שִׁמְעִ֧י (šim·‘î) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8096: Shimei -- the name of a number of Israelites had gone הָלַ֨ךְ (hā·laḵ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk from Jerusalem מִירוּשָׁלִַ֛ם (mî·rū·šā·lim) Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel to Gath גַּ֖ת (gaṯ) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1661: Gath -- 'wine press', a Philistine city and had returned, וַיָּשֹֽׁב׃ (way·yā·šōḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again Links 1 Kings 2:41 NIV1 Kings 2:41 NLT 1 Kings 2:41 ESV 1 Kings 2:41 NASB 1 Kings 2:41 KJV 1 Kings 2:41 BibleApps.com 1 Kings 2:41 Biblia Paralela 1 Kings 2:41 Chinese Bible 1 Kings 2:41 French Bible 1 Kings 2:41 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Kings 2:41 It was told Solomon that Shimei had (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) |
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