1 Kings 2:40

New International Reader's Version

When Shimei heard that, he put a saddle on his donkey. Then he went to Achish at Gath to look for his slaves. Shimei found them and brought them back from Gath.

Cross References

Genesis 22:3

Early the next morning Abraham got up and loaded his donkey. He took two of his servants and his son Isaac with him. He cut enough wood for the burnt offering. Then he started out for the place God had shown him.

1 Kings 2:39

Three years after Solomon had talked with Shimei, two of Shimei’s slaves ran off. They went to Achish, the king of Gath. He was the son of Maakah. Shimei was told, “Your slaves are in Gath.”

1 Kings 2:41

Solomon was told that Shimei had left Jerusalem. He was told he had gone to Gath and had returned.

Proverbs 15:27

Those who always want more bring ruin to their households. But a person who refuses to be paid to lie will live.

Luke 12:15

Then he said to them, “Watch out! Be on your guard against wanting to have more and more things. Life is not made up of how much a person has.”

1 Timothy 6:10

Love for money causes all kinds of evil. Some people want to get rich. They have wandered away from the faith. They have wounded themselves with many sorrows.