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1 Kings 2:39–43
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1 Kings 2:39
39And it came to pass at the end of three years, that two of the servants of Shimei ran away unto Achish son of Maachah king of Gath. And they told Shimei, saying, Behold, thy servants be in Gath.
39And it came to passe at the end of three yeeres, that two of the seruants of Shimei ranne away vnto Achish sonne of Maachah king of Gath: and they told Shimei, saying, Beholde, thy seruants be in Gath.
1 Kings 2:40
40And Shimei arose, and saddled his ass, and went to Gath to Achish to seek his servants: and Shimei went, and brought his servants from Gath.
40And Shimei arose, and sadled his asse, and went to Gath to Achish, to seeke his seruants: and Shimei went and brought his seruants from Gath.
1 Kings 2:41
41And it was told Solomon that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath, and was come again.
41And it was told Solomon, that Shimei had gone from Ierusalem to Gath, and was come againe.
1 Kings 2:42
42And the king sent and called for Shimei, and said unto him, Did I not make thee to swear by the Lord, and protested unto thee, saying, Know for a certain, on the day thou goest out, and walkest abroad any whither, that thou shalt surely die? and thou saidst unto me, The word that I have heard is good.
42And the king sent and called for Shimei, and said vnto him, Did I not make thee to sweare by the LORD, and protested vnto thee, saying, Know for a certaine, that on the day thou goest out, and walkest abroad any whither, that thou shalt surely die? And thou saidest vnto me, The word that I haue heard, is good.
1 Kings 2:43
43Why then hast thou not kept the oath of the Lord, and the commandment that I have charged thee with?
43Why then hast thou not kept the Oath of the LORD, and the commandement that I haue charged thee with?
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DEFINED WORDS
1 Kings 2:39
To go by, through, over, or beyond; to happen, cease, or be transferred.
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The last or concluding part; a termination, limit, purpose, or result. As a verb, to cease or bring to a close.
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The number following two and preceding four.
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Periods of twelve months.
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The number equal to one and one.
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Persons who serve, labour for, obey, or attend another.
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A sovereign ruler; one who reigns over a people or realm.
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To tell: to say, relate, inform, count, or make known.
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To look upon or see; as an interjection, look or take notice.
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1 Kings 2:40
Rose; stood up, came forth, or began to act.
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A seat placed on an animal for a rider; as a verb, to put such a seat on an animal for riding.
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Persons who serve, labour for, obey, or attend another.
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1 Kings 2:41
To tell: to say, relate, inform, count, or make known.
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Departed, went away, passed, or advanced to another place or condition.
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Another time; once more; back to a former place or condition; or in return.
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1 Kings 2:42
A sovereign ruler; one who reigns over a people or realm.
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Caused to go or be carried; dispatched.
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Named, summoned, invited, proclaimed, or addressed, according to context.
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Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.
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To form, produce, cause, or carry out what the verse states.
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To make a solemn oath or bind by an oath.
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LORD: The name of God the Father in English, from the Hebrew Tetragrammaton YHWH, also rendered GOD and JEHOVAH. Lord: A title applied to God and Christ as ruler and master, the one to whom worship and obedience are due. lord: A male master, owner, ruler, or superior addressed or described as one having authority.
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Solemnly declared, testified, or warned.
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To perceive, understand, recognize, experience, or be assured of something.
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Sure, definite, established, or particular though not specifically named, according to context.
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The period of light between morning and evening; a complete daily cycle; or a specified time, age, or season, according to context.
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Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.
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Out of one's house; away from home; from a distance.
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One, some, or every member or amount of an indefinite number or quantity, according to context.
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To what place, direction, point, or end.
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Certainly, truly, firmly, or without doubt.
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Said: spoke, declared, told, or expressed.
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A spoken or written expression; a saying, message, command, promise, account, or matter.
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That which is right, beneficial, pleasing, useful, or morally upright.
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1 Kings 2:43
Have: possess, hold, receive, or experience; also used as an auxiliary verb.
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Retained, guarded, observed, or preserved.
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LORD: The name of God the Father in English, from the Hebrew Tetragrammaton YHWH, also rendered GOD and JEHOVAH. Lord: A title applied to God and Christ as ruler and master, the one to whom worship and obedience are due. lord: A male master, owner, ruler, or superior addressed or described as one having authority.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828
MEANING IN THIS VERSE
commandment
An authoritative command, charge, order, or precept to be obeyed, as identified by the verse.
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Commanded or strictly instructed; entrusted with a duty or person; accused; or burdened or laid upon, according to context.
Meaning drawn from: Skeat, Bible Words Glossary (1893) · Webster 1828 · KJV usage
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From verse 39
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Open the full verse study10¶ And David arose, and fled that day for fear of Saul, and went to Achish the king of Gath.
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Open the full verse study2And David arose, and he passed over with the six hundred men that were with him unto Achish, the son of Maoch, king of Gath.
3And David dwelt with Achish at Gath, he and his men, every man with his household, even David with his two wives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the Carmelitess, Nabal’s wife.
From verse 40
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Open the full verse study15And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.
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Open the full verse study27He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
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Open the full verse study10For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
From verse 42
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Open the full verse study36¶ And the king sent and called for Shimei, and said unto him, Build thee an house in Jerusalem, and dwell there, and go not forth thence any whither.
37For it shall be, that on the day thou goest out, and passest over the brook Kidron, thou shalt know for certain that thou shalt surely die: thy blood shall be upon thine own head.
38And Shimei said unto the king, The saying is good: as my lord the king hath said, so will thy servant do. And Shimei dwelt in Jerusalem many days.
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Open the full verse study22But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet:
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Open the full verse study22And he saith unto him, Out of thine own mouth will I judge thee, thou wicked servant. Thou knewest that I was an austere man, taking up that I laid not down, and reaping that I did not sow:
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Open the full verse study4In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honoureth them that fear the Lord. He that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not.
From verse 43
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Open the full verse study12Also in Judah the hand of God was to give them one heart to do the commandment of the king and of the princes, by the word of the Lord.
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Open the full verse study2And the king called the Gibeonites, and said unto them; (now the Gibeonites were not of the children of Israel, but of the remnant of the Amorites; and the children of Israel had sworn unto them: and Saul sought to slay them in his zeal to the children of Israel and Judah.)
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Open the full verse study2I counsel thee to keep the king’s commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God.
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Open the full verse study18Seeing he despised the oath by breaking the covenant, when, lo, he had given his hand, and hath done all these things, he shall not escape.
19Therefore thus saith the Lord God; As I live, surely mine oath that he hath despised, and my covenant that he hath broken, even it will I recompense upon his own head.
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Open the full verse study5Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.
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