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1 Kings 2

1 Kings 2:41

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

Modern
When Solomon was told that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath and had returned,
Traditional
And it was told Solomon that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath, and was come again.
Literal
And it was told to Solomon that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath, and had returned.
Latin
Nuntiatum est autem Salomoni quod isset Semei in Geth de Jerusalem, et rediisset.

Original

Hebrew
English
When Solomon was told that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath and had returned,

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

Shimei: Benjamite who cursed David during Absalom's rebellion Solomon: Son of David, king of Israel, known for his wisdom

Places

Gath: Philistine city; home of Goliath; refuge for David Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions

Glossary

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

Topics

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 Swearing Falsely: Shimei