1 Kings 2:36-38

Contemporary English Version

Shimei Is Killed

³⁶ Solomon sent for Shimei and said, “Build a house here in Jerusalem and live in it. But whatever you do, don't leave the city! ³⁷ If you ever cross Kidron Valley and leave Jerusalem, you will be killed. And it will be your own fault.”

³⁸ “That's fair, Your Majesty,” Shimei answered. “I'll do that.” So Shimei lived in Jerusalem from then on.