Parallel Verses
Lexham Expanded Bible
Then the king said to Shimei, "You shall not die," and [so] the king swore to him.
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.
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.
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 Then David said, "What [is] it to me or to you, sons of Zeruiah, that you should be an adversary today? [Should] anyone be put to death in Israel? Do I not know today that I [am] king over Israel?" 23 Then the king said to Shimei, "You shall not die," and [so] the king swore to him. 24 Now, Mephibosheth the son of Saul came down to meet the king; he had not taken care of his feet nor trimmed his moustache nor washed his clothes from the day the king left until the day he came back in peace.
Names
Cross References
1 Kings 2:8-9
And look, Shimei the son of Gera the son of the Benjaminite from Bahurim is with you. Now he {cursed me severely} when I went to Mahanaim, but he came down to meet me at the Jordan, so I swore to him by Yahweh, 'I surely will not kill you with the sword.'
1 Kings 2:37
It shall happen that on the day you go out and cross over the Wadi Kidron, know for certain that {you will surely die}. Your blood will be on your head."
1 Kings 2:46
Then the king commanded Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and he went out and fell upon him, and he died. So the kingdom was established in the hand of Solomon.
1 Samuel 28:10
Then Saul swore to her by Yahweh, "{As Yahweh lives}, {you will not be punished} for this thing."
1 Samuel 30:15
So David asked him, "Will you take me down to this band [of raiders]?" He said, "Swear to me by God that you will not kill me and that you will not deliver me into my master's hand! Then I will take you down to this band."
Hebrews 6:16
For people swear by what is greater [than themselves], and the oath for confirmation [is the] end of all dispute for them.