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1 Kings 2

1 Kings 2:39

The Execution of Shimei · 1 Kings 2:36–46
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Translations

Modern
After three years, however, two of Shimei’s slaves ran away to Achish son of Maacah, king of Gath. And Shimei was told, “Look, your slaves are in Gath.”
Traditional
And it came to pass at the end of three years, that two of the servants of Shimei ran away unto Achish son of Maachah king of Gath. And they told Shimei, saying, Behold, thy servants be in Gath.
Literal
And it came to pass at the end of three years that two slaves of Shimei fled to Achish son of Maacah king of Gath. And they declared to Shimei, saying, “Behold, your slaves are in Gath.”
Latin
Factum est autem post annos tres ut fugerent servi Semei ad Achis filium Maacha regem Geth: nuntiatumque est Semei quod servi ejus issent in Geth.

Original

Hebrew
English
After three years, however, two of Shimei’s slaves ran away to Achish son of Maacah, king of Gath. And Shimei was told, “Look, your slaves are in Gath.”

Notes

1 Kings 2:39–46

Shimei went to Gath to find his runaway slaves. This broke the agreement he made. He did no cross the Kidron Valley, but both parties knew the penalty applied if he went anywhere else. Shimei broke his promise to the Lord (1 Kings 2:43) and had a history of hostility toward David (2 Samuel 16:5–13; 19:16–23). Because of this, Solomon told Benaiah to execute him.

Theme notes and profiles

Solomon

Events

People

Achish: Philistine king of Gath, gave refuge to David Maoch: Father of Achish, king of Gath Shimei: Benjamite who cursed David during Absalom's rebellion

Places

Gath: Philistine city; home of Goliath; refuge for David

Glossary

Kings, Books of First and Second Maacah, Maachah (Person) Palace Shimei Solomon (Person)

Topics

Achish: David Escapes To Fugitives: from Slavery, Shimei's Servants Gath: Shimei's Servants Escape To Government: Monarchical by Solomon Homicide: Felonious: Solomon Maachah: Also Called Maoch: Father of Achish Punishments were Inflicted by Order of Kings Servant: Bond: Sought by Shimei Servant: Wicked and Unfaithful of Shimei Servants: Bad: Servants of Shimei Shimei: A Benjamite: Curses David; David's Magnanimity Toward