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1 Kings 2

1 Kings 2:46

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

Modern
Then the king commanded Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and he went out and struck Shimei down, and he died. Thus the kingdom was firmly established in the hand of Solomon.
Traditional
So the king commanded Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; which went out, and fell upon him, that he died. And the kingdom was established in the hand of Solomon.
Literal
And the king commanded Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and he went out and struck down him, and he died. And the kingdom was established in the hand of Solomon.
Latin
Jussit itaque rex Banaiæ filio Jojadæ, qui egressus, percussit eum, et mortuus est.

Original

Hebrew
English
Then the king commanded Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and he went out and struck Shimei down, and he died. Thus the kingdom was firmly established in the hand of Solomon.

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

Benaiah: Son of Jehoiada, a mighty warrior and loyal supporter of David and Solomon Jehoiada: Father of one of David's warriors, Benaiah Solomon: Son of David, king of Israel, known for his wisdom

Glossary

Benaiah Kings, Books of First and Second Solomon (Person)

Topics

Government: Monarchical by Solomon Homicide: Felonious: Solomon Punishment: Death Penalty: The Sword Punishments were Inflicted by Order of Kings Shimei: A Benjamite: Curses David; David's Magnanimity Toward