1 Kings 2:8

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

“And remember, Shimei son of Gera is still around. He is the Benjamite from Bahurim who cursed me when I ran away to Mahanaim. But when he came down to meet me at the Jordan River, I made a promise to him before the Lord that I would not kill him.

Cross References

Jeremiah 4:2

If you do these things, you will be able to use my name to make a promise. You will be able to say, ‘As the Lord lives.’ You will be able to use these words in a truthful, honest, and right way. If you do these things, the nations will be blessed by the Lord. They will brag about what the Lord has done.”

Exodus 22:27

That cloak might be their only protection against the cold when they lie down to sleep. If they call to me for help, I will listen because I am kind.

2 Samuel 19:24

Saul’s grandson, Mephibosheth, came down to meet King David. Mephibosheth had not cared for his feet, trimmed his mustache, or washed his clothes since the day the king left Jerusalem.