1 Kings 2:36

“And the king sent and called for Shimei, and said unto him, Build thee an house in Jerusalem, and dwell there, and go not forth thence any whither.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

¶ And the king sent, and called for Shimei, and said vnto him, Build thee an house in Ierusalem, and dwell there, and goe not forth thence any whither.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Now the king sent and called for Shimei and said to him, "Build for yourself a house in Jerusalem and live there, and do not go out from there to any place.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And the king sent and called for Shimei, and said unto him, Build thee a house in Jerusalem, and dwell there, and go not forth thence any whither.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Then the king sent for Shimei, and said to him, Make a house for yourself in Jerusalem and keep there and go to no other place.
- Basic English Bible

And the king sent and called for Shimei, and said to him, Build thee a house in Jerusalem, and abide there, and go not forth thence anywhere.
- Darby Bible

And the king sent and called for Shimei, and said to him, Build thee a house in Jerusalem, and dwell there, and go not forth thence to any place whatever.
- Webster's Bible

The king sent and called for Shimei, and said to him, "Build yourself a house in Jerusalem, and dwell there, and don't go out from there anywhere.
- World English Bible

And the king sendeth and calleth for Shimei, and saith to him, `Build for thee a house in Jerusalem, and thou hast dwelt there, and dost not go out thence any where;
- Youngs Literal Bible

And the king sent and called for Shimei, and said unto him: Build thee a house in Jerusalem, and dwell there, and go not forth thence any whither.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for 1 Kings 2:36


2:36 Go not forth - This Solomon ordered, both for his ownsecurity; and as a penalty for his former wickedness.


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