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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_kings/2.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_kings/2.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />When Solomon was told that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath and had returned,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_kings/2.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Solomon heard that Shimei had left Jerusalem and had gone to Gath and returned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_kings/2.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And when Solomon was told that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath and returned,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Solomon was told that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath and had returned,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_kings/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And it was told Solomon that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath, and was come again.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_kings/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And Solomon was told that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath and had come back.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_kings/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And it was reported to Solomon that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath, and had returned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_kings/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />It was told Solomon that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath, and had returned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_kings/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And it was told Solomon that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath, and had returned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_kings/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And it was told to Solomon that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath, and had returned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_kings/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Now Solomon was told that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath, and had returned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_kings/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />It was reported to Solomon that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath and had returned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_kings/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />It was reported to Solomon that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath and had returned. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_kings/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And it was told Solomon that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath, and was come again.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_kings/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Someone told Solomon that Shimei had gone to Gath and was back. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_kings/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And it was told Solomon that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath, and was come again.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_kings/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />After Solomon heard that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath and back,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_kings/2.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />When Solomon heard what Shimei had done, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_kings/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Later, Solomon found out that Shimei had left Jerusalem, gone to Gath, and had returned, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_kings/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Solomon was told that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath and had returned,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_kings/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />When Solomon was told that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath and had then returned,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_kings/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />It was told Solomon that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath, and had come again.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_kings/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And it was told to Solomon that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath, and had returned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_kings/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Solomon was told that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath, and had come again. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_kings/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And it is declared to Solomon that Shimei has gone from Jerusalem to Gath, and returns,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_kings/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And it is declared to Solomon that Shimei hath gone from Jerusalem to Gath, and doth return,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_kings/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And it will be announced to Solomon that Shimei went from Jerusalem to Gath, and he will turn back.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_kings/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And it was told Solomon that Semei had gone from Jerusalem to Geth, and was come back. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_kings/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And it was reported to Solomon that Shimei had gone away from Jerusalem to Gath, and had returned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_kings/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />When Solomon was told that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath, and had returned,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />When Solomon was told that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath and returned,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And it was told King Solomon that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath and had returned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_kings/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And they told King Solomon that Shemei went from Jerusalem to Gath and returned.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_kings/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And it was told Solomon that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath, and was come back.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_kings/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And it was told Solomon, saying, Semei is gone out of Jerusalem to Geth, and has brought back his servants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_kings/2-41.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=1052" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/2.htm">The Execution of Shimei</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">40</span>So Shimei saddled his donkey and set out to Achish at Gath in search of his slaves, and he brought them back from Gath. <span class="reftext">41</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8010.htm" title="8010: liš·lō·mōh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- David's son and successor to his throne. From shalowm; peaceful; Shelomah, David's successor.">When Solomon</a> <a href="/hebrew/5046.htm" title="5046: way·yug·gaḏ (Conj-w:: V-Hofal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To be conspicuous. ">was told</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/8096.htm" title="8096: šim·‘î (N-proper-ms) -- The name of a number of Isr. From shema'; famous; Shimi, the name of twenty Israelites.">Shimei</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: hā·laḵ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">had gone</a> <a href="/hebrew/3389.htm" title="3389: mî·rū·šā·lim (Prep-m:: N-proper-fs) -- Probably foundation of peace, capital city of all Isr. ">from Jerusalem</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.">to Gath</a> <a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: way·yā·šōḇ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">and had returned,</a> </span><span class="reftext">42</span>the king summoned Shimei and said to him, “Did I not make you swear by the LORD and warn you, ‘On the day you leave and go elsewhere, know for sure that you will die’? And you told me, ‘The sentence is fair; I will comply.’…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-50.htm">1 Kings 1:50-53</a></span><br />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.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-36.htm">1 Kings 2:36-38</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/15-13.htm">2 Samuel 15:13-14</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/19-18.htm">2 Samuel 19:18-23</a></span><br />and crossed at the ford to carry over the king’s household and to do what was good in his sight. When Shimei son of Gera crossed the Jordan, he fell down before the king / and said, “My lord, do not hold me guilty, and do not remember your servant’s wrongdoing on the day my lord the king left Jerusalem. May the king not take it to heart. / For your servant knows that I have sinned, so here I am today as the first of all the house of Joseph to come down to meet my lord the king.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/16-5.htm">2 Samuel 16:5-8</a></span><br />As King David approached Bahurim, a man from the family of the house of Saul was just coming out. His name was Shimei son of Gera, and as he approached, he kept yelling out curses. / He threw stones at David and at all the servants of the king, though the troops and all the mighty men were on David’s right and left. / And as he yelled curses, Shimei said, “Get out, get out, you worthless man of bloodshed! ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/3-27.htm">2 Samuel 3:27-29</a></span><br />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. / Afterward, David heard about this and said, “I and my kingdom are forever guiltless before the LORD concerning the blood of Abner son of Ner. / May it whirl over the head of Joab and over the entire house of his father, and may the house of Joab never be without one having a discharge or skin disease, or one who leans on a staff or falls by the sword or lacks food.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/20-9.htm">2 Samuel 20:9-10</a></span><br />“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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/11-14.htm">1 Kings 11:14-22</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/11-40.htm">1 Kings 11:40</a></span><br />Solomon therefore sought to kill Jeroboam. But Jeroboam arose and fled to Egypt, to Shishak king of Egypt, where he remained until the death of Solomon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/12-24.htm">1 Kings 12:24</a></span><br />that this is what the LORD says: ‘You are not to go up and fight against your brothers, the Israelites. Each of you must return home, for this is My doing.’” So they listened to the word of the LORD and turned back according to the word of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/13-4.htm">1 Kings 13:4</a></span><br />Now when King Jeroboam, who was at the altar in Bethel, heard the word that the man of God had cried out against it, he stretched out his hand and said, “Seize him!” But the hand he stretched out toward him withered, so that he could not pull it back.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/14-10.htm">1 Kings 14:10</a></span><br />Because of all this, behold, I am bringing disaster on the house of Jeroboam: I will cut off from Jeroboam every male, both slave and free, in Israel; I will burn up the house of Jeroboam as one burns up dung until it is gone!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/15-29.htm">1 Kings 15:29</a></span><br />As soon as Baasha became king, he struck down the entire household of Jeroboam. He did not leave to Jeroboam anyone who breathed, but destroyed them all according to the word that the LORD had spoken through His servant Ahijah the Shilonite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/16-11.htm">1 Kings 16:11</a></span><br />As soon as Zimri began to reign and was seated on the throne, he struck down the entire household of Baasha. He did not leave a single male, whether a kinsman or friend.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-33.htm">Matthew 5:33-37</a></span><br />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. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And it was told Solomon that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath, and was come again.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/1-27.htm">Declared</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-40.htm">Gath</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-38.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-28.htm">News</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-40.htm">Shimei</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-40.htm">Shim'e-I</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-29.htm">Solomon</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/8-53.htm">Declared</a> <a href="/2_kings/12-17.htm">Gath</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-1.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-28.htm">News</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-42.htm">Shimei</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-44.htm">Shim'e-I</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-45.htm">Solomon</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 2</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/2-1.htm">David, having given a charge to Solomon</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/2-3.htm">of Reverence</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/2-5.htm">of Joab</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/2-7.htm">of Barzillai</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/2-8.htm">of Shimei</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/2-10.htm">Solomon succeeds</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/2-12.htm">Adonijah, moving Bathsheba to ask unto Solomon for Abishag,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/2-13.htm">is put to death</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/2-26.htm">Abiathar, having his life given him, is deprived of the priesthood</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/2-28.htm">Joab fleeing to the horns of the altar, is there slain</a></span><br><span class="reftext">35. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/2-35.htm">Benaiah is put in Joab's room, and Zadfok in Abiathar's</a></span><br><span class="reftext">36. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/2-36.htm">Shimei, confined to Jerusalem, by occasion of going to Gath, is put to death.</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>When Solomon was told</b><br>This phrase indicates the communication of information to King Solomon, highlighting the importance of intelligence and surveillance in maintaining a kingdom. In the ancient Near Eastern context, kings often relied on messengers and informants to keep them updated on the activities within their realm. This reflects the administrative structure of Solomon's reign, which was marked by wisdom and organization.<p><b>that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem</b><br>Shimei, a member of the tribe of Benjamin, had previously cursed David but was spared by him. Solomon, however, placed Shimei under house arrest in Jerusalem, forbidding him to leave. Jerusalem, the political and spiritual center of Israel, was where Solomon established his rule. Shimei's departure from the city signifies a breach of Solomon's command, which was a serious offense in the context of ancient covenantal and legal systems.<p><b>to Gath</b><br>Gath was one of the five Philistine city-states and a significant location in the biblical narrative. It was known for its association with giants, such as Goliath, whom David defeated. Shimei's journey to Gath could imply seeking refuge or alliances outside of Israel, which would be seen as a potential threat to Solomon's rule. The Philistines were often adversaries of Israel, and any interaction with them could be viewed with suspicion.<p><b>and had returned</b><br>Shimei's return to Jerusalem after his unauthorized departure suggests a disregard for Solomon's authority. This act of defiance would have been seen as a challenge to the king's command and a test of his resolve to enforce justice. In the broader biblical narrative, this incident foreshadows the consequences of disobedience and the importance of adhering to divine and royal decrees. Solomon's response to Shimei's actions would further establish his authority and commitment to upholding the law.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>The son of King David and Bathsheba, Solomon is the king of Israel at this time. Known for his wisdom, Solomon is tasked with establishing his kingdom and ensuring justice and order.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/shimei.htm">Shimei</a></b><br>A member of the tribe of Benjamin, Shimei had previously cursed King David but was later forgiven. Solomon had placed him under house arrest in Jerusalem, warning him not to leave the city.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The capital city of Israel and the spiritual center for the Jewish people. It is where Solomon's palace and the future Temple are located.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/gath.htm">Gath</a></b><br>A Philistine city, one of the five major Philistine cities. Shimei's journey to Gath represents a breach of Solomon's command.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_messenger.htm">The Messenger</a></b><br>Though not named, the messenger plays a crucial role in informing Solomon of Shimei's disobedience, which sets the stage for the subsequent actions Solomon takes.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_authority.htm">Obedience to Authority</a></b><br>Shimei's actions remind us of the importance of obeying those in authority, especially when their commands are just and for our protection.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/consequences_of_disobedience.htm">Consequences of Disobedience</a></b><br>This passage illustrates that disobedience, especially when it involves breaking a solemn promise, can lead to severe consequences.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/wisdom_in_leadership.htm">Wisdom in Leadership</a></b><br>Solomon's response to Shimei's actions demonstrates the need for wisdom and discernment in leadership, ensuring that justice is upheld.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/guarding_against_temptation.htm">Guarding Against Temptation</a></b><br>Shimei's journey to Gath can symbolize the temptation to stray from God's commands. We must remain vigilant and steadfast in our commitments.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_accountability.htm">The Role of Accountability</a></b><br>The messenger's role highlights the importance of accountability within a community, ensuring that individuals adhere to their commitments.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 2</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/which_high_places_did_solomon_visit.htm">Which high places did Solomon visit?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_'tower_of_david'_in_song_4_4.htm">Is there archaeological evidence to support the mention of the 'tower of David' and its 'thousand shields' in Song of Solomon 4:4?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_2_chr_8_2_and_1_kgs_9_11-13_align.htm">In 2 Chronicles 8:2, Solomon rebuilds cities given by Hiram, yet 1 Kings 9:11-13 implies those cities were unacceptable to him; how can both accounts be accurate?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_is_qoheleth_in_ecclesiastes.htm">Who is Qoheleth in the Book of Ecclesiastes?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 41.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And it was told Solomon that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath and was come again.</span> [He, no doubt, persuaded himself that his immediate <span class="accented">return</span>, especially when taken in connexion with the object of his journey, would excuse him to the king. He would perhaps argue that a magnanimous sovereign like Solomon could never deal hardly with one who thus placed his life in his hands. He can hardly have built his hopes on his not having crossed the <span class="accented">Kidron</span>, for he must have perfectly understood that he was to go "<span class="accented">no</span> <span class="accented">whither."</span> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_kings/2-41.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">When it was reported</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֻּגַּ֖ד</span> <span class="translit">(way·yug·gaḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hofal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5046.htm">Strong's 5046: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be conspicuous</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to Solomon</span><br /><span class="heb">לִשְׁלֹמֹ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(liš·lō·mōh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8010.htm">Strong's 8010: </a> </span><span class="str2">Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּי־</span> <span class="translit">(kî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Shimei</span><br /><span class="heb">שִׁמְעִ֧י</span> <span class="translit">(šim·‘î)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8096.htm">Strong's 8096: </a> </span><span class="str2">Shimei -- the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">had gone</span><br /><span class="heb">הָלַ֨ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(hā·laḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from Jerusalem</span><br /><span class="heb">מִירוּשָׁלִַ֛ם</span> <span class="translit">(mî·rū·šā·lim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3389.htm">Strong's 3389: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to Gath</span><br /><span class="heb">גַּ֖ת</span> <span class="translit">(gaṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1661.htm">Strong's 1661: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gath -- 'wine press', a Philistine city</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and had returned,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּשֹֽׁב׃</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·šōḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn back, in, to retreat, again</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/2-41.htm">1 Kings 2:41 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_kings/2-41.htm">1 Kings 2:41 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_kings/2-41.htm">1 Kings 2:41 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_kings/2-41.htm">1 Kings 2:41 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_kings/2-41.htm">1 Kings 2:41 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/2-41.htm">1 Kings 2:41 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/2-41.htm">1 Kings 2:41 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/2-41.htm">1 Kings 2:41 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/2-41.htm">1 Kings 2:41 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_kings/2-41.htm">1 Kings 2:41 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_kings/2-41.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 2:41 It was told Solomon that Shimei had (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/2-40.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 2:40"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 2:40" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/2-42.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 2:42"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 2:42" /></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>