But the king said, “What have I to do with you, sons of Zeruiah? If he curses, it’s because Adonai has said to him, ‘Curse David!’ So who should say, ‘Why did you do so?’”
2 Samuel 19:23 - Tree of Life Version But David said, “What have I to do with you sons of Zeruiah that you should be my adversary today? Should any man be put to death in Israel this day? Don’t I know that today I am king over Israel?” Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Therefore the king said unto Shimei, Thou shalt not die. And the king sware unto him. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Therefore the king said to Shimei, You shall not die [at my hand]. And the king gave him his oath. [I Kings 2:44-46.] American Standard Version (1901) And the king said unto Shimei, Thou shalt not die. And the king sware unto him. Common English Bible Then the king told Shimei, “You will not die.” And the king swore this to him. Catholic Public Domain Version And the king said to Shimei, "You shall not die." And he swore to him. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And the king said to Semei: Thou shalt not die. And he swore unto him. |
But the king said, “What have I to do with you, sons of Zeruiah? If he curses, it’s because Adonai has said to him, ‘Curse David!’ So who should say, ‘Why did you do so?’”
Then the king said to Shimei, “You shall not die,” and the king swore it to him.
For on the day you go out and cross over the Kidron valley, know for certain that you shall surely die—your blood shall be on your own head.”
So the king commanded Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and he went out and struck him down, so that he died. Thus the kingdom was secured in the hand of Solomon.
For people swear by someone greater; and the oath, as confirmation, is an end to all their disputing.
But Saul replied, “No man will be put to death this day, for today Adonai has brought deliverance to Israel.”
Saul vowed to her by Adonai saying, “As Adonai lives, no punishment will come on you for this thing.”
Then David asked him, “Will you lead me to this raiding band?” “Swear to me by God that you won’t kill me or deliver me into my master’s hands,” he said, “and I will lead you to this marauding band.”