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2 Samuel 19:23

Shimei
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21 But Abishai son of Zeruiah said, “Shouldn’t Shimei be put to death for this, because he cursed the LORD’s anointed?”

22 And David replied, “Sons of Zeruiah, what have I to do with you, that you should be my adversaries today? Should any man be put to death in Israel today? Am I not indeed aware that today I am king over Israel?”

So the king said to Shimei, “You shall not die.” And the king swore an oath to him.

24 Then Mephibosheth, Saul’s grandson, went down to meet the king. He had not cared for his feet or trimmed his mustache or washed his clothes from the day the king had left until the day he returned safely.

25 And he came from Jerusalem to meet the king, who asked him, “Mephibosheth, why did you not go with me?”

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BSB
So the king said to Shimei, “You shall not die.” And the king swore an oath to him.
KJV
Therefore the king said unto Shimei, Thou shalt not die. And the king sware unto him.
WEB
The king said to Shimei, “You will not die.” The king swore to him.
ASV
And the king said unto Shimei, Thou shalt not die. And the king sware unto him.
DARBY
And the king said to Shimei, Thou shalt not die. And the king swore to him.
BLB
And the king said to Shimei, “You shall not die.” And the king swore to him.
ÅB
Så sa kongen til Sime'i: Du skal ikke dø. Og kongen tilsvor ham det.
OTB
Så sa kongen til Sjimi: "Du skal ikke dø." Og kongen sverget til ham.
B1930
Så sa kongen til Sime'i: Du skal ikke dø. Og kongen tilsvor ham det.

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Cross references

  • 1 Kings 2:46

    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.

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  • 1 Kings 2:8–9

    Keep an eye on Shimei the son of Gera, the Benjamite from Bahurim who is with you. He called down bitter curses against me on the day I went to Mahanaim, but when he came down to meet me at the Jordan, I swore to him by the LORD: ‘I will never put you to the sword.’

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  • 1 Kings 2:37

    On the day you go out and cross the Kidron Valley, know for sure that you will die; your blood will be on your own head.”

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  • Hebrews 6:16

    Men swear by someone greater than themselves, and their oath serves as a confirmation to end all argument.

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  • 1 Samuel 28:10

    Then Saul swore to her by the LORD: “As surely as the LORD lives, no punishment shall come upon you for this.”

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  • 1 Samuel 30:15

    “Will you lead me to these raiders?” David asked. And the man replied, “Swear to me by God that you will not kill me or deliver me into the hand of my master, and I will lead you to them.”

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