1 Kings 2:37-39

New International Reader's Version

³⁷ You must not leave the city and go across the Kidron Valley. If you do, you can be sure you will die. And it will be your own fault.”

³⁸ Shimei replied to the king, “You are my king and master. What you say is good. I’ll do it.” Shimei stayed in Jerusalem for a long time.

³⁹ Three years after Solomon had talked with Shimei, two of Shimei’s slaves ran off. They went to Achish, the king of Gath. He was the son of Maakah. Shimei was told, “Your slaves are in Gath.”