2 Samuel
King James Version (KJV)
2 Samuel 19:23
“Therefore the king said unto Shimei, Thou shalt not die. And the king sware unto him.”
King James Version (KJV)
2 Samuel 19:23 Context
20For thy servant doth know that I have sinned: therefore, behold, I am come the first this day of all the house of Joseph to go down to meet my lord the king. 21But Abishai the son of Zeruiah answered and said, Shall not Shimei be put to death for this, because he cursed the LORD'S anointed? 22And David said, What have I to do with you, ye sons of Zeruiah, that ye should this day be adversaries unto me? shall there any man be put to death this day in Israel? for do not I know that I am this day king over Israel? 23Therefore the king said unto Shimei, Thou shalt not die. And the king sware unto him. 24And Mephibosheth the son of Saul came down to meet the king, and had neither dressed his feet, nor trimmed his beard, nor washed his clothes, from the day the king departed until the day he came again in peace. 25And it came to pass, when he was come to Jerusalem to meet the king, that the king said unto him, Wherefore wentest not thou with me, Mephibosheth? 26And he answered, My lord, O king, my servant deceived me: for thy servant said, I will saddle me an ass, that I may ride thereon, and go to the king; because thy servant is lame.
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Translation Details for 2 Samuel 19:23
Therefore the king said unto Shimei, Thou shalt not die. And the king sware unto him.
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Wesley's Notes for 2 Samuel 19:23
19:22 Adversaries - That is, that you put me upon things unfit for me to do, and contrary to my interest; for it was David's interest at this time to appease the people, and reconcile them to him, and not to give them any new distaste by acts of severity: for this would make others jealous, that he would watch an opportunity to be revenged on them. King - Is not my kingdom, which was in a manner wholly lost, just now restored and assured to me? And when God hath been so merciful to me in forgiving my sin, shall I shew myself revengeful to Shemei? Shall I sully the publick joy and glory of this day, with an act of such severity? Or, shall I alienate the hearts of my people from me, now they are returning to me?
19:24 The son - That is, the grandson, #2Sam 6:3|,6. His feet - By washing his feet, which was usual in those hot climates, and very refreshing; and therefore now neglected, as becoming a mourner. Beard - But suffered it to grow very long, and disorderly, as was usual with persons in a forlorn, or mournful state. Clothes - His linen cloathes. This and the former were signs, that he was a true and obstinate mourner, and evidences of the falsehood of Ziba's relation concerning him, chap.#16:3|.
19:25 Jerusalem - Probably he had continued near Jerusalem, because he could not go to meet him, as others did.
Therfore the king said vnto Shimei, Thou shalt not die: and the King sware vnto him.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
The king said to Shimei, "You shall not die. Thus the king swore to him."
- New American Standard Version (1995)
And the king said unto Shimei, Thou shalt not die. And the king sware unto him.
- American Standard Version (1901)
So the king said to Shimei, You will not be put to death. And the king gave him his oath.
- Basic English Bible
And the king said to Shimei, Thou shalt not die. And the king swore to him.
- Darby Bible
Therefore the king said to Shimei, Thou shalt not die. And the king swore to him.
- Webster's Bible
The king said to Shimei, "You shall not die." The king swore to him.
- World English Bible
And the king saith unto Shimei, `Thou dost not die;' and the king sweareth to him.
- Youngs Literal Bible
(19:24) And the king said unto Shimei: 'Thou shalt not die.' And the king swore unto him.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible