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◄ 1 Kings 2:44►

New International Version
The king also said to Shimei, “You know in your heart all the wrong you did to my father David. Now the LORD will repay you for your wrongdoing.

New Living Translation
The king also said to Shimei, “You certainly remember all the wicked things you did to my father, David. May the LORD now bring that evil on your own head.

English Standard Version
The king also said to Shimei, “You know in your own heart all the harm that you did to David my father. So the LORD will bring back your harm on your own head.

Berean Standard Bible
The king also said, “You know in your heart all the evil that you did to my father David. Therefore the LORD will bring your evil back upon your head.

King James Bible
The king said moreover to Shimei, Thou knowest all the wickedness which thine heart is privy to, that thou didst to David my father: therefore the LORD shall return thy wickedness upon thine own head;

New King James Version
The king said moreover to Shimei, “You know, as your heart acknowledges, all the wickedness that you did to my father David; therefore the LORD will return your wickedness on your own head.

New American Standard Bible
The king also said to Shimei, “You yourself know all the evil that you acknowledge in your heart, which you did to my father David; therefore the LORD will return your evil on your own head.

NASB 1995
The king also said to Shimei, “You know all the evil which you acknowledge in your heart, which you did to my father David; therefore the LORD shall return your evil on your own head.

NASB 1977
The king also said to Shimei, “You know all the evil which you acknowledge in your heart, which you did to my father David; therefore the LORD shall return your evil on your own head.

Legacy Standard Bible
The king also said to Shimei, “You know all the evil which you acknowledge in your heart, which you did to my father David; therefore Yahweh shall return your evil on your own head.

Amplified Bible
The king also said to Shimei, “You are aware in your own heart of all the evil you did to my father David; so the LORD shall return your evil on your own head.

Christian Standard Bible
The king also said, “You yourself know all the evil that you did to my father David. Therefore, the LORD has brought back your evil on your head,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The king also said, “You yourself know all the evil that you did to my father David. Therefore, the LORD has brought back your evil on your head,

American Standard Version
The king said moreover to Shimei, Thou knowest all the wickedness which thy heart is privy to, that thou didst to David my father: therefore Jehovah shall return thy wickedness upon thine own head.

Contemporary English Version
I know you remember all the cruel things you did to my father David. Now the LORD is going to punish you for what you did.

English Revised Version
The king said moreover to Shimei, Thou knowest all the wickedness which thine heart is privy to, that thou didst to David my father: therefore the LORD shall return thy wickedness upon thine own head.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Shimei, you know in your heart all the evil that you did to my father David. The LORD is going to pay you back for the evil you have done.

Good News Translation
You know very well all the wrong that you did to my father David. The LORD will punish you for it.

International Standard Version
The king also reminded Shimei, "You know all the evil things that you admit you did to my father David. Therefore the LORD is going to repay you for all of your evil.

NET Bible
Then the king said to Shimei, "You are well aware of the way you mistreated my father David. The LORD will punish you for what you did.

New Heart English Bible
The king said moreover to Shimei, "You know all the wickedness which your heart is privy to, that you did to David my father. Therefore the LORD shall return your wickedness on your own head.

Webster's Bible Translation
The king said moreover to Shimei, Thou knowest all the wickedness which thy heart is privy to, that thou didst to David my father: therefore the LORD will return thy wickedness upon thy own head;

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
The king also said, “You know in your heart all the evil that you did to my father David. Therefore the LORD will bring your evil back upon your head.

World English Bible
The king said moreover to Shimei, “You know in your heart all the wickedness that you did to David my father. Therefore Yahweh will return your wickedness on your own head.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
And the king says to Shimei, “You have known all the evil that your heart has known, which you did to my father David, and YHWH has turned back your evil on your head,

Young's Literal Translation
And the king saith unto Shimei, 'Thou hast known all the evil that thy heart hath known, which thou didst to David my father, and Jehovah hath turned back thine evil on thy head,

Smith's Literal Translation
And the king will say to Shimei, Thou knewest all the evil which thy heart knew, which thou didst to David my father: and Jehovah turned back thy evil upon thy head.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And the king said to Semei: Thou knowest all the evil, of which thy heart is conscious, which thou didst to David my father: the Lord hath returned thy wickedness upon thy own head:

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the king said to Shimei: “You know all the evil, of which your heart is conscious, which you did to David, my father. The Lord has repaid your wickedness upon your own head.”

New American Bible
And the king said to Shimei: “In your heart you know very well the evil that you did to David my father. Now the LORD is bringing your own evil upon your head.

New Revised Standard Version
The king also said to Shimei, “You know in your own heart all the evil that you did to my father David; so the LORD will bring back your evil on your own head.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
The king said moreover to Shimei, You know all the evil of which your heart is conscious that you did to David my father; therefore the LORD shall return your wickedness upon your own head;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the King said to Shemei: “You know all the evil that your heart has known what you have done to David my father.

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
The king said moreover to Shimei: 'Thou knowest all the wickedness which thy heart is privy to, that thou didst to David my father; therefore the LORD shall return thy wickedness upon thine own head.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the king said to Semei, Thou knowest all thy mischief which thy heart knows, which thou didst to David my father: and the Lord has recompensed thy mischief on thineown head.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

The Execution of Shimei
…43So why have you not kept your oath to the LORD and the command that I gave you?”44The king also said,“You know in your heart all the evil that you did to my father David.Therefore the LORD will bring your evil back upon your head.45But King Solomon will be blessed and David’s throne will remain secure before the LORD forever.”…

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Cross References

1 Samuel 15:22-23
But Samuel declared: “Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obedience to His voice? Behold, obedience is better than sacrifice, and attentiveness is better than the fat of rams. / For rebellion is like the sin of divination, and arrogance is like the wickedness of idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, He has rejected you as king.”

2 Samuel 3:39
And I am weak this day, though anointed as king, and these men, the sons of Zeruiah, are too fierce for me. May the LORD repay the evildoer according to his evil!”

2 Samuel 16:5-8
As King David approached Bahurim, a man from the family of the house of Saul was just coming out. His name was Shimei son of Gera, and as he approached, he kept yelling out curses. / He threw stones at David and at all the servants of the king, though the troops and all the mighty men were on David’s right and left. / And as he yelled curses, Shimei said, “Get out, get out, you worthless man of bloodshed! ...

2 Samuel 19:18-23
and crossed at the ford to carry over the king’s household and to do what was good in his sight. When Shimei son of Gera crossed the Jordan, he fell down before the king / and said, “My lord, do not hold me guilty, and do not remember your servant’s wrongdoing on the day my lord the king left Jerusalem. May the king not take it to heart. / For your servant knows that I have sinned, so here I am today as the first of all the house of Joseph to come down to meet my lord the king.” ...

2 Samuel 20:9-10
“Are you well, my brother?” Joab asked Amasa. And with his right hand Joab grabbed Amasa by the beard to kiss him. / Amasa was not on guard against the dagger in Joab’s hand, and Joab stabbed him in the stomach and spilled out his intestines on the ground. And Joab did not need to strike him again, for Amasa was dead. Then Joab and his brother Abishai pursued Sheba son of Bichri.

1 Kings 1:52
And Solomon replied, “If he is a man of character, not a single hair of his will fall to the ground. But if evil is found in him, he will die.”

1 Kings 2:8-9
Keep an eye on Shimei the son of Gera, the Benjamite from Bahurim who is with you. He called down bitter curses against me on the day I went to Mahanaim, but when he came down to meet me at the Jordan, I swore to him by the LORD: ‘I will never put you to the sword.’ / Now therefore, do not hold him guiltless, for you are a wise man. You know what you ought to do to him to bring his gray head down to Sheol in blood.”

1 Kings 2:36-38
Then the king summoned Shimei and said to him, “Build a house for yourself in Jerusalem and live there, but do not go anywhere else. / On the day you go out and cross the Kidron Valley, know for sure that you will die; your blood will be on your own head.” / “The sentence is fair,” Shimei replied. “Your servant will do as my lord the king has spoken.” And Shimei lived in Jerusalem for a long time.

1 Kings 2:42-43
the king summoned Shimei and said to him, “Did I not make you swear by the LORD and warn you, ‘On the day you leave and go elsewhere, know for sure that you will die’? And you told me, ‘The sentence is fair; I will comply.’ / So why have you not kept your oath to the LORD and the command that I gave you?”

Psalm 7:14-16
Behold, the wicked man travails with evil; he conceives trouble and births falsehood. / He has dug a hole and hollowed it out; he has fallen into a pit of his own making. / His trouble recoils on himself, and his violence falls on his own head.

Psalm 9:15-16
The nations have fallen into a pit of their making; their feet are caught in the net they have hidden. / The LORD is known by the justice He brings; the wicked are ensnared by the work of their hands. Higgaion Selah

Psalm 37:12-15
The wicked scheme against the righteous and gnash their teeth at them, / but the Lord laughs, seeing that their day is coming. / The wicked have drawn the sword and bent the bow to bring down the poor and needy, to slay those whose ways are upright. ...

Psalm 109:17-20
The cursing that he loved, may it fall on him; the blessing in which he refused to delight, may it be far from him. / The cursing that he wore like a coat, may it soak into his body like water, and into his bones like oil. / May it be like a robe wrapped about him, like a belt tied forever around him. ...

Proverbs 11:5-6
The righteousness of the blameless directs their path, but the wicked fall by their own wickedness. / The righteousness of the upright delivers them, but the faithless are trapped by their own desires.

Proverbs 26:27
He who digs a pit will fall into it, and he who rolls a stone will have it roll back on him.

Treasury of Scripture

The king said moreover to Shimei, You know all the wickedness which your heart is privy to, that you did to David my father: therefore the LORD shall return your wickedness on your own head;

Thou knowest

2 Samuel 16:5-13
And when king David came to Bahurim, behold, thence came out a man of the family of the house of Saul, whose namewas Shimei, the son of Gera: he came forth, and cursed still as he came…

John 8:9
And they which heardit, being convicted bytheir own conscience, went out one by one, beginning at the eldest,even unto the last: and Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst.

Romans 2:15
Which shew the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, andtheir thoughts the mean while accusing or else excusing one another;)

return

1 Kings 2:32,33
And the LORD shall return his blood upon his own head, who fell upon two men more righteous and better than he, and slew them with the sword, my father David not knowingthereof, to wit, Abner the son of Ner, captain of the host of Israel, and Amasa the son of Jether, captain of the host of Judah…

Psalm 7:16
His mischief shall return upon his own head, and his violent dealing shall come down upon his own pate.

Proverbs 5:22
His own iniquities shall take the wicked himself, and he shall be holden with the cords of his sins.

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1 Kings 2

1.David, having given a charge to Solomon
3.of Reverence
5.of Joab
7.of Barzillai
8.of Shimei
10.Solomon succeeds
12.Adonijah, moving Bathsheba to ask unto Solomon for Abishag,
13.is put to death
26.Abiathar, having his life given him, is deprived of the priesthood
28.Joab fleeing to the horns of the altar, is there slain
35.Benaiah is put in Joab's room, and Zadfok in Abiathar's
36.Shimei, confined to Jerusalem, by occasion of going to Gath, is put to death.

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

The king also said
This phrase refers to King Solomon, who is speaking to Shimei. Solomon, as the newly established king, is consolidating his rule and addressing unfinished business from his father David's reign. This reflects the transition of power and the need for Solomon to establish his authority and ensure justice in his kingdom.

You know in your heart
This phrase suggests an appeal to Shimei's conscience. It implies that Shimei is fully aware of his past actions and their moral implications. The heart, in biblical terms, often represents the center of moral and spiritual life, indicating that Shimei's guilt is not just external but internal and self-evident.

all the evil that you did to my father David
Shimei had cursed David during Absalom's rebellion (2 Samuel 16:5-13). This act of cursing the Lord's anointed was considered a grave sin. David had initially spared Shimei, showing mercy, but Solomon now holds him accountable. This highlights the biblical principle of justice and the consequences of sin, as well as the importance of respecting God's chosen leaders.

Therefore the LORD will bring your evil back upon your head
This statement underscores the biblical theme of divine justice and retribution. It reflects the belief that God is ultimately in control and will ensure that justice is served. The phrase "upon your head" is a common biblical expression indicating personal responsibility and the inevitability of facing the consequences of one's actions. This also connects to the broader biblical narrative where God often uses human agents to fulfill His purposes, as seen in the lives of the prophets and kings.

Persons / Places / Events

1.King Solomon
The son of David and Bathsheba, Solomon is the king of Israel at this time. He is known for his wisdom and is tasked with establishing his rule and fulfilling his father David's final instructions.

2.Shimei
A member of the tribe of Benjamin who had previously cursed King David during Absalom's rebellion. He was initially spared by David but is now being held accountable by Solomon for his past actions.

3.David
The former king of Israel and father of Solomon. David had shown mercy to Shimei but instructed Solomon to deal with him wisely.

4.Jerusalem
The capital city of Israel and the location where these events unfold. It is the political and spiritual center of the nation.

5.The LORD
The covenant God of Israel, who is seen as the ultimate judge and enforcer of justice in this account.

Teaching Points

The Principle of Justice
Solomon's actions demonstrate the biblical principle that justice will ultimately prevail. While David showed mercy, Solomon's decision reflects the need for accountability and the fulfillment of justice.

The Consequences of Sin
Shimei's past actions catch up with him, illustrating the biblical truth that sin has consequences. This serves as a warning to live righteously and seek forgiveness.

The Role of Leadership
Solomon's decision highlights the responsibility of leaders to uphold justice and righteousness. Leaders must balance mercy with justice, guided by wisdom and discernment.

Divine Retribution
The passage underscores the belief that God is actively involved in human affairs, ensuring that justice is served. It reminds believers of God's sovereignty and justice.

Heart Awareness
Solomon's reference to Shimei's heart suggests the importance of self-awareness and repentance. Believers are encouraged to examine their hearts and seek God's forgiveness for past wrongs.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of 1 Kings 2:44?

2.How does 1 Kings 2:44 illustrate the consequences of disobedience to God's commands?

3.What can we learn about God's justice from 1 Kings 2:44?

4.How does 1 Kings 2:44 connect to the theme of divine retribution?

5.How can we apply the lessons of 1 Kings 2:44 in our lives?

6.What does 1 Kings 2:44 teach about accountability for past actions?

7.How does 1 Kings 2:44 reflect God's justice in dealing with sin and disobedience?

8.What does 1 Kings 2:44 reveal about the consequences of breaking oaths?

9.How does Solomon's action in 1 Kings 2:44 align with biblical principles of leadership?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 2?

11.Is King Solomon considered saved?

12.In 1 Kings 22:43, why does the text imply Jehoshaphat removed high places when 2 Chronicles 20:33 suggests otherwise?

13.How do we reconcile Hosea 1:4-5 with 2 Kings 10:30, where Jehu is commended, yet here his dynasty is condemned?

14.In 1 Kings 15:14, why are the high places said to remain, yet 2 Chronicles 14:3 claims Asa removed them?

What Does 1 Kings 2:44 Mean

The king also said

- “The king” is Solomon, newly enthroned and charged by David to secure the kingdom (1 Kings 2:1-4).

- He speaks with the authority God granted him (1 Chronicles 29:23).

- Solomon’s words to Shimei reveal that earthly rulers act as ministers of divine justice (Romans 13:4).

you know in your heart

- Shimei could not plead ignorance; his conscience already testified against him (Romans 2:15).

- True repentance begins with inward acknowledgment of sin (Psalm 51:6).

- God often allows time for self-examination before judgment falls (2 Peter 3:9).

all the evil you did to my father David

- Shimei cursed and pelted David with stones when the king fled from Absalom (2 Samuel 16:5-13).

- Though David later spared Shimei (2 Samuel 19:18-23), the offense still stood before God.

- Scripture records that sins against the Lord’s anointed are ultimately sins against the Lord Himself (1 Samuel 24:6).

therefore the LORD will bring your evil

- Solomon is clear: this is not personal revenge but divine recompense (Deuteronomy 32:35).

- “Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return” (Galatians 6:7).

- God’s justice may be delayed, yet it is certain (Ecclesiastes 8:11-13).

back upon your head

- The imagery is of a boomerang judgment—evil returns to its source (Psalm 7:15-16).

- Similar phrasing appears when Haman’s plot “recoiled on his own head” (Esther 9:25).

- Shimei’s execution moments later (1 Kings 2:46) demonstrates that God’s verdict is final and comprehensive.

summary

1 Kings 2:44 shows Solomon pronouncing God’s righteous judgment on Shimei. The king reminds him that his own heart confirms his guilt, that his hostility toward David was real evil, and that the Lord Himself is now repaying that evil. The verse underscores the certainty of divine justice: hidden sin is known to God, delayed justice is still justice, and evil ultimately rebounds on the evildoer’s head.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 44.—The king said, moreover [Heb. And the king said]Thou knowest all the wickedness which thine heart is privy to [Heb.knoweth]that thou didst to David my father [Solomon brings a threefold charge against Shimei. He has violated a solemn oath, "by the life of Jehovah," and so has "profaned the name of his God" (Leviticus 19:12). He has broken his parole and set at naught the king's commandment. He has defied and blasphemed the Lord's anointed. He must die]therefore the Lord shall return ["hath returned," or "returns." LXX.ἀνταπέδωκε, aor. The king regards himself as merely the instrument and dispenser of the Divine Justice. According to him, it is God, not spite, demands and has brought about Shimei's execution]thy wickedness upon thine own head [Every Jew, taught to expect that "every transgression and disobedience" would receive its "just recompense of reward" in this life present would see in Shimei's almost unaccountable infatuation the finger of God. To them he would seem delivered up to destruction.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

The king
הַמֶּ֜לֶךְ(ham·me·leḵ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4428:A king

also said,
וַיֹּ֨אמֶר(way·yō·mer)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559:To utter, say

“You
אַתָּ֤ה(’at·tāh)
Pronoun - second person masculine singular
Strong's 859:Thou and thee, ye and you

know
יָדַ֙עְתָּ֙(yā·ḏa‘·tā)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 3045:To know

in your heart
לְבָ֣בְךָ֔(lə·ḇā·ḇə·ḵā)
Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 3824:Inner man, mind, will, heart

all
כָּל־(kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605:The whole, all, any, every

the evil
הָרָעָ֗ה(hā·rā·‘āh)
Article | Adjective - feminine singular
Strong's 7451:Bad, evil

that
אֲשֶׁ֤ר(’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834:Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

you did
עָשִׂ֖יתָ(‘ā·śî·ṯā)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 6213:To do, make

to my father
אָבִ֑י(’ā·ḇî)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 1:Father

David.
לְדָוִ֣ד(lə·ḏā·wiḏ)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1732:David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse

Therefore the LORD
יְהוָ֛ה(Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

will bring
וְהֵשִׁ֧יב(wə·hê·šîḇ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7725:To turn back, in, to retreat, again

your evil
רָעָתְךָ֖(rā·‘ā·ṯə·ḵā)
Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 7451:Bad, evil

back upon your head.
בְּרֹאשֶֽׁךָ׃(bə·rō·še·ḵā)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 7218:The head

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OT History: 1 Kings 2:44 The king said moreover to Shimei You (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg)