And it was reported to Solomon that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath, and had returned.
Parallel translations
- WEB Solomon was told that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath, and had come again.
- KJV And it was told Solomon that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath, and was come again.
- BSB When Solomon was told that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath and had returned,
- NKJV And Solomon was told that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath and had come back.
- NLT Solomon heard that Shimei had left Jerusalem and had gone to Gath and returned.
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Quick answer
Solomon is informed that Shimei left Jerusalem for Gath and returned. The violation of the king's command does not go unnoticed.
Overview
Word reaches Solomon that Shimei has broken the boundary set for him. The brief notice reminds readers that the king is fully aware of the transgression, just as nothing is hidden before God. The stage is set for the just consequence that Shimei himself had agreed to.
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