1 Kings 2:36

KJV

And the king sent and called for Shimei, and said unto him, Build thee an house in Jerusalem, and dwell there, and go not forth thence any whither.

— 1 Kings 2:36, King James Version
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Context

This verse from 1 Kings Chapter 2 connects to 9 cross-references. David's deathbed instructions to Solomon include keeping the law of Moses, dealing with Joab for his murders, repaying Barzillai's sons, and eliminating Shimei. David dies after forty years of reign. Solomon consolidates power: Adonijah is executed for requesting Abishag; Abiathar …

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Other Translations

ASV

And the king sent and called for Shimei, and said unto him, Build thee a house in Jerusalem, and dwell there, and go not forth thence any whither.

YLT

And the king sendeth and calleth for Shimei, and saith to him, `Build for thee a house in Jerusalem, and thou hast dwelt there, and dost not go out thence any where;

BBE

Then the king sent for Shimei, and said to him, Make a house for yourself in Jerusalem and keep there and go to no other place.

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