1 Kings 2:39
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 2:39 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 2:39 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The NIV reads: "But it happened at the end of three years that two of Shimei’s slaves ran off to Achish son of Maakah, the king of Gath...." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 2:39 — NIV
“But it happened at the end of three years that two of Shimei’s slaves ran off to Achish son of Maakah, the king of Gath. When Shimei was told, “Your slaves are in Gath,””
— 1 Kings 2:39 (NIV)
Cross-References for 1 Kings 2:39
“For on the day you leave and cross the Kidron Valley, you can be sure that you will die; your blood will be on your own head.’”
Contextual reference to the original command and warning given to Shimei.
“Anyone who goes outside your house into the street will be responsible for their own death; we will not be to blame. But if a hand is laid on anyone who is with you in the house, we will be responsible.”
Shares concept of personal responsibility for disobedience
“Peter and the other apostles replied: “We must obey God rather than human beings!”
Shares theme of obedience.
“So the king sent for Shimei and said to him, “Did I not make you swear by the Lord and warn you, ‘On the day you leave to go anywhere else, you can be sure that you will die’? At that time you said to me, ‘What you say is good; I will do it.’”
Repeats the warning and Shimei's acceptance of it, highlighting the broken oath.
“So the king charged Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and he struck down Shimei and killed him. The kingdom was now firmly established in Solomon’s hands.”
Shows the fulfillment of the prophecy and the consequences of disobedience.
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