Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Therefore the king said unto Shimei, Thou shalt not die. And the king sware unto him.
Thou shalt
Bible References
Thou shalt
1 Kings 2:8
"Note well, you still have to contend with Shimei son of Gera, the Benjaminite from Bahurim, who tried to call down upon me a horrible judgment when I went to Mahanaim. He came down and met me at the Jordan, and I solemnly promised him by the Lord, 'I will not strike you down with the sword.'
Sware
1 Samuel 28:10
But Saul swore an oath to her by the Lord, "As surely as the Lord lives, you will not incur guilt in this matter!"
1 Samuel 30:15
David said to him, "Can you take us down to this raiding party?" He said, "Swear to me by God that you will not kill me or hand me over to my master, and I will take you down to this raiding party."
Hebrews 6:16
For people swear by something greater than themselves, and the oath serves as a confirmation to end all dispute.