2 Samuel 19:23 net — The king said to Shimei,“You won’t die.” The king vowed an oath concerning this.

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"The king said to Shimei,“You won’t die.” The king vowed an oath concerning this."

— 2 Samuel 19:23, NET Bible

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2 Samuel 19 — Context

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For I, your servant, know that I sinned, and I have come today as the first of all the house of Joseph to come down to meet my lord the king.”

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Abishai son of Zeruiah replied,“For this should not Shimei be put to death? After all, he cursed the LORD’s anointed!”

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But David said,“What do we have in common, you sons of Zeruiah? You are like my enemy today! Should anyone be put to death in Israel today? Don’t I know that today I am king over Israel?”

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The king said to Shimei,“You won’t die.” The king vowed an oath concerning this.

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Now Mephibosheth, Saul’s grandson, came down to meet the king. From the day the king had left until the day he safely returned, Mephibosheth had not cared for his feet nor trimmed his mustache nor washed his clothes.

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When he came from Jerusalem to meet the king, the king asked him,“Why didn’t you go with me, Mephibosheth?”

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He replied,“My lord the king, my servant deceived me! I said,‘Let me get my donkey saddled so that I can ride on it and go with the king,’ for I 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 NET Bible reads: “The king said to Shimei,“You won’t die.” The king vowed an oath concerning this.”
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 (NET): “The king said to Shimei,“You won’t die.” The king vowed an oath concerning this.” 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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