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1 Kings 2:36-38
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1 Kings 2:36-38
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The Death of Shimei
36 Then the king sent for Shimei and said to him, “Build a house for yourself in Jerusalem and live there. Do not leave there. 37 For on the day you go out and cross the river Kidron, you will know for sure that you will die. Your blood will be on your own head.” 38 Shimei said to the king, “What you say is good. Your servant will do as my lord the king has said.” So Shimei lived in Jerusalem many days.
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1 Kings 2:36-38
New International Version
1 Kings 2:36-38
New International Version
36 Then the king sent for Shimei(A) and said to him, “Build yourself a house in Jerusalem and live there, but do not go anywhere else. 37 The day you leave and cross the Kidron Valley,(B) you can be sure you will die; your blood will be on your own head.”(C)
38 Shimei answered the king, “What you say is good. Your servant will do as my lord the king has said.” And Shimei stayed in Jerusalem for a long time.
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