KJV ORIGINAL
The king said moreover to Shimei, Thou knowest all the wickedness which thine heart is privy to, that thou didst to David my father: therefore the LORD shall return thy wickedness upon thine own head;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The king also said to Shimei, 'You know all the evil things in your heart that you did to David my father. So the LORD will bring that evil back on your own head.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
King Solomon is telling Shimei that God will punish him for the evil things he did to King David.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during Solomon's consolidation of power after becoming king. Shimei had cursed and thrown stones at David when David was fleeing from his son Absalom's rebellion. Though David had later forgiven Shimei, Solomon is now holding him accountable for his past actions against the royal family.
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