1 Kings 2:37-39

Contemporary English Version

³⁷ If you ever cross Kidron Valley and leave Jerusalem, you will be killed. And it will be your own fault.”

³⁸ “That's fair, Your Majesty,” Shimei answered. “I'll do that.” So Shimei lived in Jerusalem from then on.

³⁹ About three years later, two of Shimei's servants ran off to King Achish in Gath. When Shimei found out where they were,