And the king sent and called for Shimei, and said unto him, Did I not make thee to swear by the LORD, and protested unto thee, saying, Know for a certain, on the day thou goest out, and walkest abroad any whither, that thou shalt surely die? and thou saidst unto me, The word that I have heard is good.
The king sent for Shimei and said to him, 'Didn't I make you swear by the LORD and warn you clearly, saying, Know for certain that the day you leave and go anywhere, you will surely die? And you said to me, What I have heard is good.'
King Solomon is confronting Shimei for breaking his oath to stay in Jerusalem, reminding him that he had agreed to the terms that would cost him his life if he left.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of 1 Kings, King Solomon was securing his throne after his father David's death by dealing with potential threats to his rule. Shimei, who had previously cursed David during a time of rebellion, was placed under a strict oath by Solomon to remain in Jerusalem, with the warning that leaving would result in his death. This event reflects the political instability of the era, where loyalty oaths were common to maintain order and prevent uprisings.
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