Parallel Verses New International Version Then the king sent for Shimei and said to him, "Build yourself a house in Jerusalem and live there, but do not go anywhere else. King James Bible And the king sent and called for Shimei, and said unto him, Build thee an house in Jerusalem, and dwell there, and go not forth thence any whither. Darby Bible Translation And the king sent and called for Shimei, and said to him, Build thee a house in Jerusalem, and abide there, and go not forth thence anywhere. World English Bible The king sent and called for Shimei, and said to him, "Build yourself a house in Jerusalem, and dwell there, and don't go out from there anywhere. Young's Literal Translation And the king sendeth and calleth for Shimei, and saith to him, 'Build for thee a house in Jerusalem, and thou hast dwelt there, and dost not go out thence any where; 1 Kings 2:36 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleBuild thee a house - Thus he gave him the whole city for a prison, and this certainly could have reduced him to no hardships. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Shimei Proverbs 20:8,26 A king that sits in the throne of judgment scatters away all evil with his eyes... Build No doubt Solomon suspected that Shimei's influence would be dangerous upon his own estate and among his numerous dependents in different parts of the land; and therefore he proposed to him, as the condition of his indemnity for former crimes, that he should live in Jerusalem under his eye, and by no means remove thence. These terms Shimei readily agreed to, and solemnly swore to observe them; and for three years he lived unmolested and in affluence. But growing secure, in contempt of Solomon's authority and of the oath of God, upon an unnecessary business he took a journey, which according to his own engagement forfeited his life. Thus the Lord left him to be infatuated, that due punishment might be inflicted upon him; in order that every ringleader of opposition to Solomon's kingdom might be crushed, and others be intimidated by their examples. Solomon's throne by the death of this man was established in peace, and became a type of the Redeemer's kingdom of peace and righteousness.--SCOTT. Library The Horns of the AltarWE MUST tell you the story. Solomon was to be the king after David, but his elder brother, Adonijah, was preferred by Joab, the captain of the host, and by Abiathar, the priest; and, therefore, they got together, and tried to steal a march upon dying David, and set up Adonijah. They utterly failed in this; and when Solomn came to the throne Adonijah was afraid for his life, and fled to the horns of the altar at the tabernacle for shelter. Solomn permitted him to find sanctuary there, and forgave … Charles Haddon Spurgeon—Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 31: 1885 Whether the Angels have Bodies Naturally United to Them? Pride of Prosperity Kings Cross References 2 Samuel 16:5 As King David approached Bahurim, a man from the same clan as Saul's family came out from there. His name was Shimei son of Gera, and he cursed as he came out. 1 Kings 2:8 "And remember, you have with you Shimei son of Gera, the Benjamite from Bahurim, who called down bitter curses on me the day I went to Mahanaim. When he came down to meet me at the Jordan, I swore to him by the LORD: 'I will not put you to death by the sword.' Jump to Previous Abide Anywhere Build Dwell Dwelt Forth House Jerusalem Live Shimei Shim'e-I Summoned Thence Whatever WhitherJump to Next Abide Anywhere Build Dwell Dwelt Forth House Jerusalem Live Shimei Shim'e-I Summoned Thence Whatever WhitherLinks 1 Kings 2:36 NIV1 Kings 2:36 NLT 1 Kings 2:36 ESV 1 Kings 2:36 NASB 1 Kings 2:36 KJV 1 Kings 2:36 Bible Apps 1 Kings 2:36 Biblia Paralela 1 Kings 2:36 Chinese Bible 1 Kings 2:36 French Bible 1 Kings 2:36 German Bible 1 Kings 2:36 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |