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When Shimei learned where they were, <a href="/esv/1_kings/2.htm">English Standard Version</a> But it happened at the end of three years that two of Shimei’s servants ran away to Achish, son of Maacah, king of Gath. And when it was told Shimei, “Behold, your servants are in Gath,” <a href="/bsb/1_kings/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> After three years, however, two of Shimei’s slaves ran away to Achish son of Maacah, king of Gath. And Shimei was told, “Look, your slaves are in Gath.” <a href="/kjv/1_kings/2.htm">King James Bible</a> And it came to pass at the end of three years, that two of the servants of Shimei ran away unto Achish son of Maachah king of Gath. And they told Shimei, saying, Behold, thy servants be in Gath. <a href="/nkjv/1_kings/2.htm">New King James Version</a> Now it happened at the end of three years, that two slaves of Shimei ran away to Achish the son of Maachah, king of Gath. And they told Shimei, saying, “Look, your slaves are in Gath!” <a href="/nasb_/1_kings/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But it came about at the end of three years, that two of Shimei’s servants ran away to Achish son of Maacah, king of Gath. And others told Shimei, saying, “Behold, your servants are in Gath.” <a href="/nasb/1_kings/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> But it came about at the end of three years, that two of the servants of Shimei ran away to Achish son of Maacah, king of Gath. And they told Shimei, saying, &#8220Behold, your servants are in Gath.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/1_kings/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But it came about at the end of three years, that two of the servants of Shimei ran away to Achish son of Maacah, king of Gath. And they told Shimei, saying, “Behold, your servants are in Gath.” <a href="/lsb/1_kings/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But it happened at the end of three years, that two of the slaves of Shimei ran away to Achish son of Maacah, king of Gath. And they told Shimei, saying, “Behold, your slaves are in Gath.” <a href="/amp/1_kings/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But it happened after three years, that two of Shimei’s servants ran away to Achish the son of Maacah, the king of Gath. And Shimei was told, “Behold, your [runaway] servants are in Gath.” <a href="/csb/1_kings/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But then, at the end of three years, two of Shimei’s slaves ran away to Achish son of Maacah, king of Gath. Shimei was informed, “Look, your slaves are in Gath.” <a href="/hcsb/1_kings/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But then, at the end of three years, two of Shimei&#8217s slaves ran away to Achish son of Maacah, king of Gath. Shimei was informed, &#8220Look, your slaves are in Gath.&#8221 <a href="/asv/1_kings/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> And it came to pass at the end of three years, that two of the servants of Shimei ran away unto Achish, son of Maacah, king of Gath. And they told Shimei, saying, Behold, thy servants are in Gath. <a href="/cev/1_kings/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> About three years later, two of Shimei's servants ran off to King Achish in Gath. When Shimei found out where they were, <a href="/erv/1_kings/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> And it came to pass at the end of three years, that two of the servants of Shimei ran away unto Achish, son of Maacah, king of Gath. And they told Shimei, saying; Behold, thy servants be in Gath. <a href="/gwt/1_kings/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> But after three years, two of Shimei's slaves fled to Gath's King Achish, son of Maacah. Shimei was told that his slaves were in Gath, <a href="/gnt/1_kings/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> Three years later, however, two of Shimei's slaves ran away to the king of Gath, Achish son of Maacah. When Shimei heard that they were in Gath, <a href="/isv/1_kings/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> But three years later, two of Shimei's servants escaped to Maacah's son Achish, the king of Gath. Somebody told Shimei, "Look! Your servants went to Gath!" <a href="/msb/1_kings/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> After three years, however, two of Shimei?s slaves ran away to Achish son of Maacah, king of Gath. And Shimei was told, ?Look, your slaves are in Gath.? <a href="/net/1_kings/2.htm">NET Bible</a> Three years later two of Shimei's servants ran away to King Achish son of Maacah of Gath. Shimei was told, "Look, your servants are in Gath." <a href="/nheb/1_kings/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> It happened at the end of three years, that two of the servants of Shimei ran away to Achish, son of Maacah, king of Gath. They told Shimei, saying, "Look, your servants are in Gath." <a href="/wbt/1_kings/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And it came to pass at the end of three years, that two of the servants of Shimei ran away to Achish son of Maachah king of Gath: and they told Shimei, saying, behold, thy servants are in Gath. <a href="/web/1_kings/2.htm">World English Bible</a> At the end of three years, two of Shimei’s slaves ran away to Achish, son of Maacah, king of Gath. They told Shimei, saying, “Behold, your slaves are in Gath.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_kings/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And it comes to pass, at the end of three years, that two of the servants of Shimei flee to Achish son of Maachah, king of Gath, and they declare to Shimei, saying, “Behold, your servants [are] in Gath”; <a href="/ylt/1_kings/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And it cometh to pass, at the end of three years, that flee do two of the servants of Shimei unto Achish son of Maachah, king of Gath, and they declare to Shimei, saying, 'Lo, thy servants are in Gath;' <a href="/slt/1_kings/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And it will be from the end of three years, and two servants to Shimei, will flee to Achish, son of Maachah, king of Gath: and they will announce to Shimci, saying, Behold, thy servants in Gath.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_kings/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And it came to pass after three years, that the servants of Semei ran away to Achis the son of Maacha the king of Geth: and it was told Semei that his servants were gone to Geth. <a href="/cpdv/1_kings/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But it happened that, after three years, the servants of Shimei fled to Achish, the son of Maacah, the king of Gath. And it was reported to Shimei that his servants had gone away to Gath. <a href="/nabre/1_kings/2.htm">New American Bible</a> But three years later, two of Shimei’s servants ran away to Achish, son of Maacah, king of Gath, and Shimei was told, “Your servants are in Gath.” <a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But it happened at the end of three years that two of Shimei’s slaves ran away to King Achish son of Maacah of Gath. When it was told Shimei, “Your slaves are in Gath,”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And it came to pass at the end of three years that two of the servants of Shimei ran away to Achish the son of Maachah king of Gath. And they told Shimei, saying, Behold, your servants are in Gath. <a href="/hpbt/1_kings/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And after three years, two of the Servants of Shimei fled to Akish, the son of Maaka, the King of Gath, and they revealed it to Shemei and they said to him: “Behold, your Servants are in Gath.”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_kings/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And it came to pass at the end of three years, that two of the servants of Shimei ran away unto Achish, son of Maacah, king of Gath. And they told Shimei, saying: 'Behold, thy servants are in Gath.' <a href="/sep/1_kings/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And it came to pass after the three years, that two servants of Semei ran away to Anchus son of Maacha king of Geth: and it was told Semei, saying, Behold, thy servants are in Geth. <a href="/parallel/1_kings/2-39.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=1029" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_kings/2.htm">The Execution of Shimei</a> …38“The sentence is fair,” Shimei replied. “Your servant will do as my lord the king has spoken.” And Shimei lived in Jerusalem for a long time. 39<a href="/hebrew/7093.htm" title="7093: miq·qêṣ (Prep-m:: N-msc) -- End. Contracted from qatsats; an extremity; adverbially after.">After</a> <a href="/hebrew/7969.htm" title="7969: šā·lōš (Number-fs) -- A three, triad. Or shalosh; masculine shlowshah; or shloshah; a primitive number; three; occasionally third, or Thrice.">three</a> <a href="/hebrew/8141.htm" title="8141: šā·nîm (N-fp) -- A year. (in plura or shanah; from shanah; a year.">years,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">however,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8147.htm" title="8147: šə·nê- (Number-mdc) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold.">two</a> <a href="/hebrew/8096.htm" title="8096: lə·šim·‘î (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- The name of a number of Isr. From shema'; famous; Shimi, the name of twenty Israelites.">of Shimei’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: ‘ă·ḇā·ḏîm (N-mp) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">slaves</a> <a href="/hebrew/1272.htm" title="1272: way·yiḇ·rə·ḥū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To go through, flee. A primitive root; to bolt, i.e. Figuratively, to flee suddenly.">ran away</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/397.htm" title="397: ’ā·ḵîš (N-proper-ms) -- King of Gath. Of uncertain derivation; Akish, a Philistine king.">Achish</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/4601.htm" title="4601: ma·‘ă·ḵāh (N-proper-ms) -- An Israelite name, also a non-Isr. name, also a region in Syria. ">of Maacah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ (N-msc) -- King. From malak; a king.">king</a> <a href="/hebrew/1661.htm" title="1661: gaṯ (N-proper-fs) -- Wine press, a Philistine city. The same as gath; Gath, a Philistine city.">of Gath.</a> <a href="/hebrew/8096.htm" title="8096: lə·šim·‘î (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- The name of a number of Isr. From shema'; famous; Shimi, the name of twenty Israelites.">And Shimei</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5046.htm" title="5046: way·yag·gî·ḏū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To be conspicuous. ">was told,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: hin·nêh (Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!">“Look,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: ‘ă·ḇā·ḏe·ḵā (N-mpc:: 2ms) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">your slaves</a> <a href="/hebrew/1661.htm" title="1661: bə·ḡaṯ (Prep-b:: N-proper-fs) -- Wine press, a Philistine city. The same as gath; Gath, a Philistine city.">are in Gath.”</a> 40So Shimei saddled his donkey and set out to Achish at Gath in search of his slaves, and he brought them back from Gath.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_kings/2-36.htm">1 Kings 2:36-38</a> Then the king summoned Shimei and said to him, “Build a house for yourself in Jerusalem and live there, but do not go anywhere else. / 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.” / “The sentence is fair,” Shimei replied. “Your servant will do as my lord the king has spoken.” And Shimei lived in Jerusalem for a long time. <a href="/2_samuel/15-7.htm">2 Samuel 15:7-9</a> After four years had passed, Absalom said to the king, “Please let me go to Hebron to fulfill a vow I have made to the LORD. / For your servant made a vow while dwelling in Geshur of Aram, saying: ‘If indeed the LORD brings me back to Jerusalem, I will worship the LORD in Hebron.’” / “Go in peace,” said the king. So Absalom got up and went to Hebron. <a href="/1_kings/1-50.htm">1 Kings 1:50-53</a> But Adonijah, in fear of Solomon, got up and went to take hold of the horns of the altar. / It was reported to Solomon: “Behold, Adonijah fears King Solomon, and he has taken hold of the horns of the altar, saying, ‘Let King Solomon first swear to me not to put his servant to the sword.’” / And Solomon replied, “If he is a man of character, not a single hair of his will fall to the ground. But if evil is found in him, he will die.” ... <a href="/2_samuel/3-27.htm">2 Samuel 3:27</a> When Abner returned to Hebron, Joab pulled him aside into the gateway, as if to speak to him privately, and there Joab stabbed him in the stomach. So Abner died on account of the blood of Joab’s brother Asahel. <a href="/2_samuel/20-9.htm">2 Samuel 20:9-10</a> “Are you well, my brother?” Joab asked Amasa. And with his right hand Joab grabbed Amasa by the beard to kiss him. / Amasa was not on guard against the dagger in Joab’s hand, and Joab stabbed him in the stomach and spilled out his intestines on the ground. And Joab did not need to strike him again, for Amasa was dead. Then Joab and his brother Abishai pursued Sheba son of Bichri. <a href="/1_kings/11-14.htm">1 Kings 11:14-22</a> Then the LORD raised up against Solomon an adversary, Hadad the Edomite, from the royal line of Edom. / Earlier, when David was in Edom, Joab the commander of the army had gone to bury the dead and had struck down every male in Edom. / Joab and all Israel had stayed there six months, until he had killed every male in Edom. ... <a href="/2_samuel/14-24.htm">2 Samuel 14:24</a> But the king added, “He may return to his house, but he must not see my face.” So Absalom returned to his own house, but he did not see the face of the king. <a href="/2_samuel/14-28.htm">2 Samuel 14:28</a> Now Absalom lived in Jerusalem two years without seeing the face of the king. <a href="/2_samuel/15-13.htm">2 Samuel 15:13-14</a> Then a messenger came to David and reported, “The hearts of the men of Israel are with Absalom.” / And David said to all the servants with him in Jerusalem, “Arise and let us flee, or we will not escape from Absalom! We must leave quickly, or he will soon overtake us, heap disaster on us, and put the city to the sword.” <a href="/2_samuel/19-41.htm">2 Samuel 19:41-43</a> Soon all the men of Israel came to the king and asked, “Why did our brothers, the men of Judah, take you away secretly and bring the king and his household across the Jordan, together with all of David’s men?” / And all the men of Judah replied to the men of Israel, “We did this because the king is our relative. Why does this anger you? Have we ever eaten at the king’s expense or received anything for ourselves?” / “We have ten shares in the king,” answered the men of Israel, “so we have more claim to David than you. Why then do you despise us? Were we not the first to speak of restoring our king?” But the men of Judah spoke more fiercely than the men of Israel. <a href="/matthew/5-33.htm">Matthew 5:33-37</a> Again, you have heard that it was said to the ancients, ‘Do not break your oath, but fulfill your vows to the Lord.’ / But I tell you not to swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne; / or by the earth, for it is His footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. ... <a href="/matthew/26-69.htm">Matthew 26:69-75</a> Meanwhile, Peter was sitting out in the courtyard, and a servant girl came up to him. “You also were with Jesus the Galilean,” she said. / But he denied it before them all: “I do not know what you are talking about.” / When Peter had gone out to the gateway, another servant girl saw him and said to the people there, “This man was with Jesus of Nazareth.” ... <a href="/acts/5-1.htm">Acts 5:1-11</a> Now a man named Ananias, together with his wife Sapphira, also sold a piece of property. / With his wife’s full knowledge, he kept back some of the proceeds for himself, but brought a portion and laid it at the apostles’ feet. / Then Peter said, “Ananias, how is it that Satan has filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and withhold some of the proceeds from the land? ... <a href="/acts/12-1.htm">Acts 12:1-11</a> About that time, King Herod reached out to harm some who belonged to the church. / He had James, the brother of John, put to death with the sword. / And seeing that this pleased the Jews, Herod proceeded to seize Peter during the Feast of Unleavened Bread. ... <a href="/acts/15-36.htm">Acts 15:36-41</a> Some time later Paul said to Barnabas, “Let us go back and visit the brothers in every town where we proclaimed the word of the Lord, to see how they are doing.” / Barnabas wanted to take John, also called Mark. / But Paul thought it best not to take him, because he had deserted them in Pamphylia and had not accompanied them in the work. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And it came to pass at the end of three years, that two of the servants of Shimei ran away to Achish son of Maachah king of Gath. And they told Shimei, saying, Behold, your servants be in Gath.A.<a href="/1_samuel/21-10.htm">1 Samuel 21:10</a> And David arose, and fled that day for fear of Saul, and went to Achish the king of Gath.<a href="/1_samuel/27-2.htm">1 Samuel 27:2,3</a> And David arose, and he passed over with the six hundred men that were with him unto Achish, the son of Maoch, king of Gath… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/29-9.htm">Achish</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-41.htm">End</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-22.htm">Gath</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-15.htm">Maacah</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-3.htm">Maachah</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-23.htm">Ran</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-47.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-38.htm">Shimei</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-11.htm">Three</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/2-40.htm">Achish</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-1.htm">End</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-40.htm">Gath</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-2.htm">Maacah</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-2.htm">Maachah</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-35.htm">Ran</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-40.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-40.htm">Shimei</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-18.htm">Three</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 2</div>1. <a href="/1_kings/2-1.htm">David, having given a charge to Solomon</a> 3. <a href="/1_kings/2-3.htm">of Reverence</a> 5. <a href="/1_kings/2-5.htm">of Joab</a> 7. <a href="/1_kings/2-7.htm">of Barzillai</a> 8. <a href="/1_kings/2-8.htm">of Shimei</a> 10. <a href="/1_kings/2-10.htm">Solomon succeeds</a> 12. <a href="/1_kings/2-12.htm">Adonijah, moving Bathsheba to ask unto Solomon for Abishag,</a> 13. <a href="/1_kings/2-13.htm">is put to death</a> 26. <a href="/1_kings/2-26.htm">Abiathar, having his life given him, is deprived of the priesthood</a> 28. <a href="/1_kings/2-28.htm">Joab fleeing to the horns of the altar, is there slain</a> 35. <a href="/1_kings/2-35.htm">Benaiah is put in Joab's room, and Zadfok in Abiathar's</a> 36. <a href="/1_kings/2-36.htm">Shimei, confined to Jerusalem, by occasion of going to Gath, is put to death.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/2.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_kings/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>After three years This phrase indicates a specific time frame, suggesting a period of relative peace and stability in Solomon's reign. The number three often symbolizes completeness or divine perfection in the Bible, as seen in the Trinity or Jesus' resurrection on the third day. This period may also reflect a time of testing or probation for Shimei, who had been under house arrest in Jerusalem.however, two of Shimei’s slaves ran away The mention of slaves highlights the social and economic structures of ancient Israel, where slavery was a common practice. The escape of the slaves could symbolize a breach in Shimei's household, reflecting his inability to maintain control. This event sets the stage for Shimei's eventual downfall, as it tests his obedience to Solomon's command to remain in Jerusalem.to Achish son of Maacah, king of Gath Gath was one of the five Philistine cities and often an enemy of Israel. Achish, the king, is a recurring figure in the biblical narrative, known for his interactions with David (<a href="/1_samuel/21-10.htm">1 Samuel 21:10-15</a>). The mention of Gath may evoke memories of David's complex relationship with the Philistines, highlighting the ongoing tension between Israel and its neighbors. This connection to Achish also underscores the political dynamics of the region, where alliances and enmities were fluid.And Shimei was told, This phrase suggests the presence of informants or a network of communication within the kingdom. It reflects the vigilance of Solomon's administration in monitoring potential threats. The passive construction implies that Shimei's actions were under scrutiny, reinforcing the idea that his movements were being watched closely.“Look, your slaves are in Gath.” The direct speech emphasizes the urgency and importance of the information. Gath, as a Philistine city, represents a place of refuge for those fleeing Israelite authority, similar to David's earlier experiences. The mention of Gath may also symbolize a crossing of boundaries, both geographically and in terms of loyalty. This situation tests Shimei's allegiance to Solomon, as his response will determine his fate.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/s/shimei.htm">Shimei</a> A member of the tribe of Benjamin who had previously cursed King David but was later spared by him. He was placed under house arrest by Solomon with the condition that he would be executed if he left Jerusalem. 2. <a href="/topical/a/achish.htm">Achish</a> The son of Maacah and the king of Gath, a Philistine city. Achish is known for his interactions with David when David sought refuge among the Philistines. 3. <a href="/topical/g/gath.htm">Gath</a> A major Philistine city, often in conflict with Israel. It was one of the five Philistine city-states and is frequently mentioned in the context of David's interactions with the Philistines. 4. <a href="/topical/s/shimei's_servants.htm">Shimei’s Servants</a> These individuals fled from Shimei, prompting him to leave Jerusalem in pursuit, which ultimately led to his downfall. 5. <a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a> The king of Israel, son of David, who had given Shimei the condition to stay in Jerusalem as a test of his loyalty.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/o/obedience_and_consequences.htm">Obedience and Consequences</a> Shimei's account illustrates the importance of obedience to authority and the consequences of failing to adhere to established boundaries. <a href="/topical/t/the_nature_of_forgiveness.htm">The Nature of Forgiveness</a> Solomon's initial mercy towards Shimei reflects the complexity of forgiveness and the expectation of genuine repentance and change. <a href="/topical/t/the_influence_of_past_actions.htm">The Influence of Past Actions</a> Shimei's past actions against David had long-lasting effects, demonstrating how past sins can impact future opportunities and relationships. <a href="/topical/d/divine_justice.htm">Divine Justice</a> The unfolding events show how divine justice can manifest through human actions and decisions, as Solomon's wisdom in dealing with Shimei ultimately fulfilled God's purposes. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_keeping_promises.htm">The Importance of Keeping Promises</a> Shimei's failure to keep his promise to Solomon serves as a reminder of the importance of integrity and the keeping of one's word.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 2</a> <a href="/q/how_does_achish_accept_david_in_1_sam_29.htm">How can David's earlier triumphs over the Philistines, such as in 1 Samuel 17, be reconciled with Achish's acceptance of him in 1 Samuel 29?</a> <a href="/q/why_trust_david's_authorship_of_psalm_34.htm">On what historical basis can we trust the attribution of Psalm 34 to David when some scholars question the accuracy of biblical authorship claims?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_philistines_suddenly_fear_david.htm">In 1 Samuel 29:3-5, why would the Philistines fear David so abruptly if Achish had trusted him for an extended time?</a> <a href="/q/why_isn't_david_condemned_for_his_raids.htm">If David's raids led to widespread destruction (1 Samuel 27:8-9), why is there no explicit condemnation of his actions?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_kings/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(39) Achish son of Maachah.--In <a href="/1_samuel/27-2.htm" title="And David arose, and he passed over with the six hundred men that were with him to Achish, the son of Maoch, king of Gath.">1Samuel 27:2</a> we read of Achish son of Maoch, king of Gath; but chronology makes it most unlikely that the same person should here be referred to. The name may have been hereditary.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 39. - And it came to pass at the of three years that two of the servants of Shimei ran away [it has been thought by some that their flight was preconcerted with their master. But the narrative does not favour this supposition] to Achish, son of Maachah, king of Gath. [This may well have been the "Achish, son of Maoch" (<a href="/1_samuel/21-11.htm">1 Samuel 21:11</a>; <a href="/1_samuel/27-2.htm">1 Samuel 27:2</a>), to whom David fled fifty years before. Longer reigns than this are not unknown to history. Or it may have been his grandson]. And they told Shimei, saying, Behold, thy servants be in Gath. <a href="/commentaries/1_kings/2-39.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>After מִקֵּץ֙ (miq·qêṣ) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7093.htm">Strong's 7093: </a> An extremity, after three שָׁלֹ֣שׁ (šā·lōš) Number - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7969.htm">Strong's 7969: </a> Three, third, thrice years, שָׁנִ֔ים (šā·nîm) Noun - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8141.htm">Strong's 8141: </a> A year however, וַיְהִ֗י (way·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be two שְׁנֵֽי־ (šə·nê-) Number - mdc <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8147.htm">Strong's 8147: </a> Two (a cardinal number) of Shimei’s לְשִׁמְעִ֔י (lə·šim·‘î) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8096.htm">Strong's 8096: </a> Shimei -- the name of a number of Israelites slaves עֲבָדִים֙ (‘ă·ḇā·ḏîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> Slave, servant ran away וַיִּבְרְח֤וּ (way·yiḇ·rə·ḥū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1272.htm">Strong's 1272: </a> To bolt, to flee suddenly to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to Achish אָכִ֥ישׁ (’ā·ḵîš) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_397.htm">Strong's 397: </a> Achish -- king of Gath son בֶּֽן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Maacah, מַעֲכָ֖ה (ma·‘ă·ḵāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4601.htm">Strong's 4601: </a> Maacah -- an Israelite name, also a non-Israelite name, also a region in Syria king מֶ֣לֶךְ (me·leḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king of Gath. גַּ֑ת (gaṯ) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1661.htm">Strong's 1661: </a> Gath -- 'wine press', a Philistine city And Shimei לְשִׁמְעִי֙ (lə·šim·‘î) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8096.htm">Strong's 8096: </a> Shimei -- the name of a number of Israelites was told, וַיַּגִּ֤ידוּ (way·yag·gî·ḏū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5046.htm">Strong's 5046: </a> To be conspicuous “Behold, הִנֵּ֥ה (hin·nêh) Interjection <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2009.htm">Strong's 2009: </a> Lo! behold! your slaves עֲבָדֶ֖יךָ (‘ă·ḇā·ḏe·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> Slave, servant are in Gath.” בְּגַֽת׃ (bə·ḡaṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1661.htm">Strong's 1661: </a> Gath -- 'wine press', a Philistine city <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/2-39.htm">1 Kings 2:39 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_kings/2-39.htm">1 Kings 2:39 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_kings/2-39.htm">1 Kings 2:39 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_kings/2-39.htm">1 Kings 2:39 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_kings/2-39.htm">1 Kings 2:39 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/2-39.htm">1 Kings 2:39 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/2-39.htm">1 Kings 2:39 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/2-39.htm">1 Kings 2:39 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/2-39.htm">1 Kings 2:39 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_kings/2-39.htm">1 Kings 2:39 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-39.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 2:39 It happened at the end of three (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/2-38.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 2:38"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 2:38" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/2-40.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 2:40"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 2:40" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>