1 Kings 2:38

KJV

And Shimei said unto the king, The saying is good: as my lord the king hath said, so will thy servant do. And Shimei dwelt in Jerusalem many days.

— 1 Kings 2:38, King James Version
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Context

This verse from 1 Kings Chapter 2 connects to 2 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 Shimei said unto the king, The saying is good: as my lord the king hath said, so will thy servant do. And Shimei dwelt in Jerusalem many days.

YLT

And Shimei saith to the king, `The word <FI>is<Fi> good; as my lord the king hath spoken so doth thy servant do;' and Shimei dwelleth in Jerusalem many days.

BBE

And Shimei said to the king, Very well! as my lord the king has said, so will your servant do. And for a long time Shimei went on living in Jerusalem.

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