2 Samuel 19:23 cpdv — And the king said to Shimei, “You shall not die.” And he swore to him.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And the king said to Shimei, “You shall not die.” And he swore to him. "

— 2 Samuel 19:23, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Samuel 19 — Context

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For as your servant, I acknowledge my sin. And for this reason, today, I arrive as the first from all the house of Joseph, and I descend to meet my lord the king.”

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Yet truly, Abishai, the son of Zeruiah, responding, said, “Should not Shimei, because of these words, be killed, since he cursed the Christ of the Lord?”

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And David said: “What is it to me and to all of you, O sons of Zeruiah? Why are you acting toward me this day like Satan? Why should any man be put to death on this day in Israel? Or do you not know that today I have been made king over Israel?”

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And the king said to Shimei, “You shall not die.” And he swore to him.

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And Mephibosheth, the son of Saul, descended to meet the king, with unwashed feet and uncut beard. And he had not washed his garments from the day that the king had departed, until the day of his return in peace.

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And when he had met the king at Jerusalem, the king said to him, “Why did you not go with me, Mephibosheth?”

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And in response, he said: “My lord the king, my servant spurned me. And I, your servant, spoke to him so that he might saddle a donkey for me, and I might climb upon it and go with the king. For I, your servant, am lame.

2 Samuel 19:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 19:23 say?
2 Samuel 19:23 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And the king said to Shimei, “You shall not die.” And he swore to him. ”
Where is 2 Samuel 19:23 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 19:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 19, verse 23.
Who wrote 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Nathan and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 2 Samuel about?
2 Samuel records David's reign — his rise to the throne, the conquest of Jerusalem, the eternal covenant God makes with his house, and the moral failure with Bathsheba that fractures his family. From the highs of triumph to the depths of repentance, David remains the messianic prototype.
What are the major themes of 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel explores themes including Davidic Covenant, Sin & Repentance, Kingdom, Mercy, Consequences. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Samuel 19:23.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 19:23 in?
2 Samuel 19:23 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 2 Samuel 19:23?
2 Samuel 19:23 reads (CPDV): “And the king said to Shimei, “You shall not die.” And he swore to him. ” 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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