1 Kings 2:44 cpdv — And the king said to Shimei: “You know all the evil, of which your heart is conscious, which you did to David, my fathe…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And the king said to Shimei: “You know all the evil, of which your heart is conscious, which you did to David, my father. The Lord has repaid your wickedness upon your own head.” "

— 1 Kings 2:44, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Kings 2 — Context

41

And it was reported to Solomon that Shimei had gone away from Jerusalem to Gath, and had returned.

42

And sending, he summoned him, and he said to him: “Did I not testify to you by the Lord, and warn you in advance, ‘On whatever day, having departed, you go forth to here or to there, know that you shall die?’ And you responded to me, ‘The word that I have heard is good.’

43

Then why have you not kept the oath to the Lord, and the commandment which I instructed to you?”

44

And the king said to Shimei: “You know all the evil, of which your heart is conscious, which you did to David, my father. The Lord has repaid your wickedness upon your own head.”

45

And king Solomon shall be blessed, and the throne of David shall be established before the Lord, even forever.

46

And so the king commanded Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada. And going out, he struck him down, and he died.

1 Kings 2:44 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Kings 2:44 say?
1 Kings 2:44 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And the king said to Shimei: “You know all the evil, of which your heart is conscious, which you did to David, my father. The Lord has repaid your wickedness upon your own head.” ”
Where is 1 Kings 2:44 in the Bible?
1 Kings 2:44 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 2, verse 44.
Who wrote 1 Kings?
1 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 1 Kings about?
1 Kings tells of Solomon's wisdom and the building of the temple, then the painful division of the kingdom after his death. The northern kingdom plunges into idolatry under a series of wicked kings until the prophet Elijah is raised up to call Israel back to the LORD.
What are the major themes of 1 Kings?
1 Kings explores themes including Wisdom, Temple, Divided Kingdom, Idolatry, Prophecy. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Kings 2:44.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 2:44 in?
1 Kings 2:44 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Kings 2:44?
1 Kings 2:44 reads (CPDV): “And the king said to Shimei: “You know all the evil, of which your heart is conscious, which you did to David, my father. The Lord has repaid your wickedness upon your own head.” ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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