Verse 23

The king said to Shimei,“You won’t die.” The king vowed an oath concerning this.

Referenced Verses

• 1 Kgs 2:8-9 : 8 “Note well, you still have to contend with Shimei son of Gera, the Benjaminite from Bahurim, who tried to call down upon me a horrible judgment when I went to Mahanaim. He came down and met me at the Jordan, and I solemnly promised him by the LORD,‘I will not strike you down with the sword.’ 9 But now don’t treat him as if he were innocent. You are a wise man and you know how to handle him; make sure he has a bloody death.”
• 1 Kgs 2:37 : 37 If you ever do leave and cross the Kidron Valley, know for sure that you will certainly die! You will be responsible for your own death.”
• 1 Kgs 2:46 : 46 The king then gave the order to Benaiah son of Jehoiada who went and executed Shimei. So Solomon took firm control of the kingdom.
• Heb 6:16 : 16 For people swear by something greater than themselves, and the oath serves as a confirmation to end all dispute.
• 1 Sam 28:10 : 10 But Saul swore an oath to her by the LORD,“As surely as the LORD lives, you will not incur guilt in this matter!”
• 1 Sam 30:15 : 15 David said to him,“Can you take us down to this raiding party?” He said,“Swear to me by God that you will not kill me or hand me over to my master, and I will take you down to this raiding party.”