the 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 2:41When it was reported to Solomon that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath and had returned,
1 Kings 2:43So why have you not kept your oath to the LORD and the command that I gave you?"
Chapter Outline 1. David, having given a charge to Solomon3. of Reverence5. of Joab7. of Barzillai8. of Shimei10. Solomon succeeds12. Adonijah, moving Bathsheba to ask unto Solomon for Abishag,13. is put to death26. Abiathar, having his life given him, is deprived of the priesthood28. Joab fleeing to the horns of the altar, is there slain35. Benaiah is put in Joab's room, and Zadfok in Abiathar's36. Shimei, confined to Jerusalem, by occasion of going to Gath, is put to death.Jump to Previous Abroad Adjure Die Forewarned Goest Good Heard Protest Protested Shimei Surely Swear Walk Walkest Whither WordJump to Next Abroad Adjure Die Forewarned Goest Good Heard Protest Protested Shimei Surely Swear Walk Walkest Whither Word |
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