Translations
Modern
So why have you not kept your oath to the LORD and the command that I gave you?”
Traditional
Why then hast thou not kept the oath of the Lord, and the commandment that I have charged thee with?
Literal
And why have not you kept the oath of YHWH and the commandment that I commanded concerning you?”
Latin
…quare ergo non custodisti jusjurandum Domini, et præceptum quod præceperam tibi?
Original
Hebrew
English
So why have you not kept your oath to the LORD and the command that I gave you?”
Notes
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
Events
Glossary
Kings, Books of First and Second Palace Shimei Solomon (Person)
Topics
Falsehood of Shimei Government: Monarchical by Solomon Homicide: Felonious: Solomon Punishments were Inflicted by Order of Kings Shimei: A Benjamite: Curses David; David's Magnanimity Toward Swearing Falsely: Shimei