1 Kings 2:36-38

Good News Translation

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.”

³⁸ “Very well, Your Majesty,” Shimei answered. “I will do what you say.” So he lived in Jerusalem a long time.