1 Kings 2:35-37

Good News Translation

³⁵ The king made Benaiah commander of the army in Joab's place and put Zadok the priest in Abiathar's place.

The Death of Shimei

³⁶ Then the king sent for Shimei and said to him, “Build a house for yourself here in Jerusalem. Live in it and don't leave the city. ³⁷ If you ever leave and go beyond Kidron Brook, you will certainly die—and you yourself will be to blame.”