1 Kings 2:37-39

Good News Translation

³⁷ If you ever leave and go beyond Kidron Brook, you will certainly die—and you yourself will be to blame.”

³⁸ “Very well, Your Majesty,” Shimei answered. “I will do what you say.” So he lived in Jerusalem a long time.

³⁹ Three years later, however, two of Shimei's slaves ran away to the king of Gath, Achish son of Maacah. When Shimei heard that they were in Gath,