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1 Kings 2

1 Kings 2:40

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

Modern
So Shimei saddled his donkey and set out to Achish at Gath in search of his slaves, and he brought them back from Gath.
Traditional
And Shimei arose, and saddled his ass, and went to Gath to Achish to seek his servants: and Shimei went, and brought his servants from Gath.
Literal
And Shimei arose and saddled his donkey and went to Gath to Achish to seek his slaves. And Shimei went and brought his slaves from Gath.
Latin
Et surrexit Semei, et stravit asinum suum, ivitque ad Achis in Geth ad requirendum servos suos, et adduxit eos de Geth.

Original

Hebrew
English
So Shimei saddled his donkey and set out to Achish at Gath in search of his slaves, and he brought them back from 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 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 Palace Shimei Solomon (Person)

Topics

Achish: David Escapes To Gath: Shimei's Servants Escape To Government: Monarchical by Solomon Homicide: Felonious: Solomon Punishments were Inflicted by Order of Kings Servant: Bond: Sought by Shimei Shimei: A Benjamite: Curses David; David's Magnanimity Toward