2 Samuel 19:23

New International Reader's Version

So the king made a promise to Shimei. He said to him, “You aren’t going to be put to death.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 16:10

But the king said, “You and Joab are sons of Zeruiah. What does this have to do with you? Maybe the Lord said to him, ‘Curse David.’ If he did, who can ask him, ‘Why are you doing this?’ ”

2 Samuel 19:24

Mephibosheth was Saul’s grandson. He had also gone down to welcome the king back. He had not taken care of his feet. He hadn’t trimmed his mustache or washed his clothes. He hadn’t done any of those things from the day the king left Jerusalem until the day he returned safely.

1 Kings 2:37

You must not leave the city and go across the Kidron Valley. If you do, you can be sure you will die. And it will be your own fault.”

1 Kings 2:46

Then the king gave the order to Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada. Benaiah left the palace and struck down Shimei. And he died. So the kingdom was now made secure in Solomon’s hands.

Hebrews 6:16

People promise things by someone greater than themselves. Giving your word makes a promise certain. It puts an end to all arguing.

1 Samuel 11:13

But Saul said, “No one will be put to death today! After all, this is the day the Lord has rescued Israel.”

1 Samuel 28:10

Saul made a promise in the name of the Lord. He said to the woman, “You can be sure that the Lord lives. And you can be just as sure that you won’t be punished for helping me.”

1 Samuel 30:15

David asked him, “Can you lead me down to the men who attacked Ziklag?” He answered, “Make a promise to me in the name of God. Promise that you won’t kill me. Promise that you won’t hand me over to my master. Then I’ll take you down to them.”