Bible Cross References
Shimei
1 Kings 2:8
"There is also Shimei son of Gera, from the town of Bahurim in Benjamin. He cursed me bitterly the day I went to Mahanaim, but when he met me at the Jordan River, I gave him my solemn promise in the name of the LORD that I would not have him killed.
1 Kings 2:9
But you must not let him go unpunished. You know what to do, and you must see to it that he is put to death."
2 Samuel 16:5-9
5
When King David arrived at Bahurim, one of Saul's relatives, Shimei son of Gera, came out to meet him, cursing him as he came.
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Shimei started throwing stones at David and his officials, even though David was surrounded by his men and his bodyguards.
7
Shimei cursed him and said, "Get out! Get out! Murderer! Criminal!
8
You took Saul's kingdom, and now the LORD is punishing you for murdering so many of Saul's family. The LORD has given the kingdom to your son Absalom, and you are ruined, you murderer!"
9
Abishai, whose mother was Zeruiah, said to the king, "Your Majesty, why do you let this dog curse you? Let me go over there and cut off his head!"
Proverbs 20:8
The king sits in judgment and knows evil when he sees it.
Proverbs 20:26
A wise king will find out who is doing wrong, and will punish him without pity.
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1 Kings 1:53
King Solomon then sent for Adonijah and had him brought down from the altar. Adonijah went to the king and bowed low before him, and the king said to him, "You may go home."
2 Samuel 14:24
The king, however, gave orders that Absalom should not live in the palace. "I don't want to see him," the king said. So Absalom lived in his own house and did not appear before the king.
2 Samuel 14:28
Absalom lived two years in Jerusalem without seeing the king.