1 Kings 2:40

KJV

And Shimei arose, and saddled his ass, and went to Gath to Achish to seek his servants: and Shimei went, and brought his servants from Gath.

— 1 Kings 2:40, King James Version
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Context

This verse from 1 Kings Chapter 2 connects to 3 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 arose, and saddled his ass, and went to Gath to Achish, to seek his servants; and Shimei went, and brought his servants from Gath.

YLT

and Shimei riseth, and saddleth his ass, and goeth to Gath, unto Achish, to seek his servants, and Shimei goeth and bringeth his servants from Gath.

BBE

Then Shimei got up, and making ready his ass, he went to Gath, to Achish, in search of his servants; and he sent and got them from Gath.

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