1 Kings 2:6-8

EasyEnglish Bible

⁶ So you should punish him in a way that you think is right. Do not let him die in peace as an old man.

⁷ Be kind to the sons of Barzillai, who lived in Gilead. Let them eat meals at your table. Help them, because they helped me when I was running away from your brother Absalom.^[a]

⁸ Remember that Shimei is still there to give you trouble.^[b] He is the son of Gera who came from Bahurim, and he belonged to Benjamin's tribe. When I went to Mahanaim, he prayed that terrible things would happen to me. But when he came to meet me at the Jordan River, I made a promise to him. I promised him in the Lord's name that I would not punish him with death.