KJV ORIGINAL
Therefore the king said unto Shimei, Thou shalt not die. And the king sware unto him.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
So the king said to Shimei, 'You will not die.' And the king made a solemn promise to him.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
King David is showing mercy by promising Shimei that he won't be executed for his past wrongs.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs when David is returning to Jerusalem after Absalom's failed rebellion. Shimei had previously cursed and thrown stones at David when he was fleeing from Absalom. Now that David has regained his throne, Shimei comes seeking forgiveness, and David chooses mercy over revenge.
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