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1 Kings 2:43-45
International Standard Version
1 Kings 2:43-45
International Standard Version
43 So why haven’t you kept the oath you made to the Lord, and why didn’t you obey my personal order to you?”
44 The king also reminded Shimei, “You know all the evil things that you admit you did to my father David. Therefore the Lord is going to repay you for[a] all of your evil. 45 But King Solomon will be blessed, and David’s throne will be established in the presence of the Lord forever.”
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- 1 Kings 2:44 Lit. repay on your head
1 Kings 2:43-45
New International Version
1 Kings 2:43-45
New International Version
43 Why then did you not keep your oath to the Lord and obey the command I gave you?”
44 The king also said to Shimei, “You know in your heart all the wrong(A) you did to my father David. Now the Lord will repay you for your wrongdoing. 45 But King Solomon will be blessed, and David’s throne will remain secure(B) before the Lord forever.”
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