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1 Kings 2:36

King James Version (KJV)

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And the king sent and called for Shimei, and said unto him, Build thee an house in Jerusalem, and dwell there, and go not forth thence any whither.

1 Kings 2:36 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Kings 2:36

Theological / Devotional

Go not forth. The situation within the realm was such that Solomon deemed it necessary to keep a close watch on all suspected persons. Restless Shimei was among those who might be expected to throw in their lot against the king whenever the opportunity might come. He was known to be an adherent of the house of Saul and a bitter foe of the house of David. To restrict Shimei to the confines of Jerusalem was only a reasonable precaution against treason.

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