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1 Kings 2:8

1 Kings · Old Testament · Chapter 2

“And, behold, thou hast with thee Shimei the son of Gera, a Benjamite of Bahurim, which cursed me with a grievous curse in the day when I went to Mahanaim: but he came down to meet me at Jordan, and I sware to him by the LORD, saying, I will not put thee to death with the sword.”1 Kings 2:8

What Does 1 Kings 2:8 Mean?

1 Kings 2:8 is found in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 2, verse 8 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 7 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (7)

These passages are connected to 1 Kings 2:8 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

2 Samuel 16:5“And when king David came to Bahurim, behold, thence came out a man of the family of the house of Saul, whose name was Shimei, the son of Gera: he came forth, and cursed still as he came.”2 Samuel 19:16“And Shimei the son of Gera, a Benjamite, which was of Bahurim, hasted and came down with the men of Judah to meet king David.”2 Samuel 19:23“Therefore the king said unto Shimei, Thou shalt not die. And the king sware unto him.”Genesis 32:2“And when Jacob saw them, he said, This is God’s host: and he called the name of that place Mahanaim.”2 Samuel 3:16“And her husband went with her along weeping behind her to Bahurim. Then said Abner unto him, Go, return. And he returned.”1 Kings 2:36“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.”Jeremiah 4:2“And thou shalt swear, The LORD liveth, in truth, in judgment, and in righteousness; and the nations shall bless themselves in him, and in him shall they glory.”

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