Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
So the king said to Shimei, “You will not die.” Then the king gave him his 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.
International Standard Version
Then the king addressed Shimei, "You won't die!" affirming his promise with an 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 answered, “Sons of Zeruiah, do we agree on anything?
Names
Cross References
1 Kings 2:8-9
“Keep an eye on Shimei son of Gera, the Benjaminite from Bahurim who is with you. He uttered malicious curses against me the day I went to Mahanaim.
1 Kings 2:37
On the day you do leave and cross the Kidron Valley,
1 Kings 2:46
Then the king commanded Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and he went out and struck Shimei down, and he died. So the kingdom was established in Solomon’s hand.
1 Samuel 28:10
Then Saul swore to her by the Lord: “As surely as the Lord lives, nothing bad will happen to you because of this.”
1 Samuel 30:15
David then asked him, “Will you lead me to these raiders?”
He said, “Swear to me by God that you won’t kill me or turn me over to my master, and I will lead you to them.”
Hebrews 6:16
For men swear by something greater than themselves, and for them a confirming oath ends every dispute.