1 Kings 2:41
New International Version
When Solomon was told that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath and had returned,

New Living Translation
Solomon heard that Shimei had left Jerusalem and had gone to Gath and returned.

English Standard Version
And when Solomon was told that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath and returned,

Berean Standard Bible
When Solomon was told that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath and had returned,

King James Bible
And it was told Solomon that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath, and was come again.

New King James Version
And Solomon was told that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath and had come back.

New American Standard Bible
And it was reported to Solomon that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath, and had returned.

NASB 1995
It was told Solomon that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath, and had returned.

NASB 1977
And it was told Solomon that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath, and had returned.

Legacy Standard Bible
And it was told to Solomon that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath, and had returned.

Amplified Bible
Now Solomon was told that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath, and had returned.

Christian Standard Bible
It was reported to Solomon that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath and had returned.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
It was reported to Solomon that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath and had returned.

American Standard Version
And it was told Solomon that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath, and was come again.

Contemporary English Version
Someone told Solomon that Shimei had gone to Gath and was back.

English Revised Version
And it was told Solomon that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath, and was come again.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
After Solomon heard that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath and back,

Good News Translation
When Solomon heard what Shimei had done,

International Standard Version
Later, Solomon found out that Shimei had left Jerusalem, gone to Gath, and had returned,

Majority Standard Bible
When Solomon was told that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath and had returned,

NET Bible
When Solomon was told that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath and had then returned,

New Heart English Bible
It was told Solomon that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath, and had come again.

Webster's Bible Translation
And it was told to Solomon that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath, and had returned.

World English Bible
Solomon was told that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath, and had come again.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And it is declared to Solomon that Shimei has gone from Jerusalem to Gath, and returns,

Young's Literal Translation
And it is declared to Solomon that Shimei hath gone from Jerusalem to Gath, and doth return,

Smith's Literal Translation
And it will be announced to Solomon that Shimei went from Jerusalem to Gath, and he will turn back.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And it was told Solomon that Semei had gone from Jerusalem to Geth, and was come back.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And it was reported to Solomon that Shimei had gone away from Jerusalem to Gath, and had returned.

New American Bible
When Solomon was told that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath, and had returned,

New Revised Standard Version
When Solomon was told that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath and returned,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And it was told King Solomon that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath and had returned.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And they told King Solomon that Shemei went from Jerusalem to Gath and returned.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And it was told Solomon that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath, and was come back.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And it was told Solomon, saying, Semei is gone out of Jerusalem to Geth, and has brought back his servants.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Execution of Shimei
40So Shimei saddled his donkey and set out to Achish at Gath in search of his slaves, and he brought them back from Gath. 41When Solomon was told that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath and had returned, 42the 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.’…

Cross References
1 Kings 1:50-53
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.” ...

1 Kings 2:36-38
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.

2 Samuel 15:13-14
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.”

2 Samuel 19:18-23
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.” ...

2 Samuel 16:5-8
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! ...

2 Samuel 3:27-29
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.”

2 Samuel 20:9-10
“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.

1 Kings 11:14-22
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. ...

1 Kings 11:40
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.

1 Kings 12:24
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.

1 Kings 13:4
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.

1 Kings 14:10
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!

1 Kings 15:29
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,

1 Kings 16:11
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.

Matthew 5:33-37
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. ...


Treasury of Scripture

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1 Kings 2
1. David, having given a charge to Solomon
3. of Reverence
5. of Joab
7. of Barzillai
8. of Shimei
10. Solomon succeeds
12. Adonijah, moving Bathsheba to ask unto Solomon for Abishag,
13. is put to death
26. Abiathar, having his life given him, is deprived of the priesthood
28. Joab fleeing to the horns of the altar, is there slain
35. Benaiah is put in Joab's room, and Zadfok in Abiathar's
36. Shimei, confined to Jerusalem, by occasion of going to Gath, is put to death.














When Solomon was told
This phrase indicates the communication of information to King Solomon, the son of David and Bathsheba, who was known for his wisdom. The Hebrew root for "told" is "נָגַד" (nagad), which means to declare or make known. This highlights the importance of communication and the role of advisors in a king's court. In a broader sense, it reflects the biblical principle that leaders must be informed and aware of the actions of those under their authority. Solomon's reign was marked by a quest for wisdom and justice, and being informed was crucial for maintaining order and fulfilling his God-given responsibilities.

that Shimei
Shimei was a member of the tribe of Benjamin, who had previously cursed King David during Absalom's rebellion (2 Samuel 16:5-13). His name in Hebrew, "שִׁמְעִי" (Shim'i), means "heard" or "hearing," which is ironic given his past actions of speaking against the Lord's anointed. Shimei's account is a reminder of the consequences of our words and actions, and how they can follow us throughout our lives. In the context of Solomon's reign, Shimei represents those who challenge divine authority and the established order.

had gone from Jerusalem
Jerusalem, the city of peace, was the political and spiritual center of Israel. The Hebrew name "יְרוּשָׁלַיִם" (Yerushalayim) signifies its importance as the dwelling place of God and the seat of the Davidic monarchy. Shimei's departure from Jerusalem symbolizes a departure from the place of divine protection and authority. In a spiritual sense, leaving Jerusalem can be seen as moving away from God's presence and the safety found within His will.

to Gath
Gath was one of the five Philistine cities, known for its giants, including Goliath. The Hebrew name "גַּת" (Gath) means "winepress," and it was a place often associated with Israel's enemies. Shimei's journey to Gath represents a return to hostile territory, both physically and spiritually. It signifies a breach of the conditions set by Solomon, as Shimei was commanded to stay in Jerusalem. This act of disobedience highlights the human tendency to stray from God's commands and the consequences that follow.

and had returned
The phrase "and had returned" indicates Shimei's physical return to Jerusalem, but it also carries a deeper meaning of returning to the consequences of his actions. The Hebrew root "שׁוּב" (shuv) means to turn back or return, often used in the context of repentance. However, in Shimei's case, it is not a return to righteousness but a return to face judgment. This serves as a powerful reminder of the biblical principle that actions have consequences, and that true repentance involves a change of heart and behavior, not just a physical return.

Verse 41. - And it was told Solomon that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath and was come again. [He, no doubt, persuaded himself that his immediate return, 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 Kidron, for he must have perfectly understood that he was to go "no whither."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
When it was reported
וַיֻּגַּ֖ד (way·yug·gaḏ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hofal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5046: To be conspicuous

to Solomon
לִשְׁלֹמֹ֑ה (liš·lō·mōh)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8010: Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne

that
כִּי־ (kî-)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

Shimei
שִׁמְעִ֧י (šim·‘î)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8096: Shimei -- the name of a number of Israelites

had gone
הָלַ֨ךְ (hā·laḵ)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk

from Jerusalem
מִירוּשָׁלִַ֛ם (mî·rū·šā·lim)
Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel

to Gath
גַּ֖ת (gaṯ)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1661: Gath -- 'wine press', a Philistine city

and had returned,
וַיָּשֹֽׁב׃ (way·yā·šōḇ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again


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