Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
Then the king addressed Shimei, "You won't die!" affirming his promise with an oath.
New American Standard Bible
The king said to Shimei, “
King James Version
Therefore the king said unto Shimei, Thou shalt not die. And the king sware unto him.
Holman Bible
So the king said to Shimei, “You will not die.” Then the king gave him his oath.
A Conservative Version
And the king said to Shimei, Thou shall not die. And the king swore to him.
American Standard Version
And the king said unto Shimei, Thou shalt not die. And the king sware unto him.
Amplified
Therefore the king said to Shimei, “You shall not be put to death.” And so the king gave him his promise.
Bible in Basic English
So the king said to Shimei, You will not be put to death. And the king gave him his oath.
Darby Translation
And the king said to Shimei, Thou shalt not die. And the king swore to him.
Julia Smith Translation
And the king will say to Shimei, Thou shalt not die: and the king will swear to him.
King James 2000
Therefore the king said unto Shimei, You shall not die. And the king swore unto him.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Then the king said to Shimei, "You shall not die," and [so] the king swore to him.
Modern King James verseion
And the king said to Shimei, You shall not die. And the king swore to him.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And the king said unto Shimei, "Thou shalt not die," and sware unto him.
NET Bible
The king said to Shimei, "You won't die." The king vowed an oath concerning this.
New Heart English Bible
The king said to Shimei, "You shall not die." The king swore to him.
The Emphasized Bible
Then said the king unto Shimei - Thou shalt not die. And the king sware to him.
Webster
Therefore the king said to Shimei, Thou shalt not die. And the king swore to him.
World English Bible
The king said to Shimei, "You shall not die." The king swore to him.
Youngs Literal Translation
And the king saith unto Shimei, 'Thou dost not die;' and the king sweareth to him.
Themes
Amnesty » For political offenses » To shimei
Clemency » Of david toward disloyal subjects » Shimei
David » King of israel » Meekness of
David » King of israel » Shimei begs for clemency
David » King of israel » Merciful
Forgiveness » Examples of human
Forgiveness » Instances of » David forgives shimei
Interlinear
Muwth
Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Samuel 19:23
Verse Info
Context Readings
David Pardons His Enemies
22 David replied, "What do you sons of Zeruiah have in common with me? You've become my enemies today! Should anyone be executed in Israel today? Don't you know that I've been reinstated as king over Israel today?" 23 Then the king addressed Shimei, "You won't die!" affirming his promise with an oath. 24 Meanwhile, Saul's grandson Mephibosheth also went out to greet the king. He had not taken care of his feet, trimmed his mustache, or washed his clothes from the day the king left until the day he returned safely.
Names
Cross References
1 Kings 2:8-9
"Pay attention now! You have with you Gera's son Shimei the descendant of Benjamin from Bahurim. He cursed me violently that day when I had to leave for Mahanaim. When he visited me at the Jordan River, I made an oath to the LORD and told him, "I won't execute you with a sword.'
1 Kings 2:37
If you ever leave and cross the Kidron Brook, you can be sure that you'll die. You'll be responsible for your own death."
1 Kings 2:46
So the king gave orders to Jehoiada's son Benaiah to go out, attack Shimei, and kill him. That is how the kingdom was established under Solomon's control.
1 Samuel 28:10
Saul swore to her by the LORD: "As surely as the LORD lives, no punishment will come on you for this thing."
1 Samuel 30:15
David asked him, "Will you take me to this raiding party?" He said, "Swear to me by God that you won't kill me or turn me over to my master, and I'll take you to the raiding party."
Hebrews 6:16
For people swear by someone greater than themselves, and an oath given as confirmation puts an end to all argument.