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1 Kings 2:36-38
International Children’s Bible
1 Kings 2:36-38
International Children’s Bible
36 Next the king sent for Shimei. The king said to him, “Build a house for yourself here in Jerusalem. Live in the house, and don’t leave the city. 37 If you leave and go past Kidron Valley, someone will kill you. And it will be your own fault.”
38 So Shimei answered the king, “What you have said is good. I will obey you, my master and king.” So Shimei lived in Jerusalem for a long time.
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1 Kings 2:36-38
New International Version
1 Kings 2:36-38
New International Version
36 Then the king sent for Shimei(A) and said to him, “Build yourself a house in Jerusalem and live there, but do not go anywhere else. 37 The day you leave and cross the Kidron Valley,(B) you can be sure you will die; your blood will be on your own head.”(C)
38 Shimei answered the king, “What you say is good. Your servant will do as my lord the king has said.” And Shimei stayed in Jerusalem for a long time.
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