1 Kings 2:39-46

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³⁹ But three years later two of Shimei’s slaves escaped to King Achish of Gath. When Shimei learned where they were, ⁴⁰ he saddled a donkey and went to Gath to visit the king. And when he had found his slaves, he took them back to Jerusalem.

⁴¹ When Solomon heard that Shimei had left Jerusalem and had gone to Gath and returned, ⁴² he sent for him and demanded, “Didn’t I command you in the name of God to stay in Jerusalem or die? You replied, ‘Very well, I will do as you say.’ ⁴³ Then why have you not kept your agreement and obeyed my commandment? ⁴⁴ And what about all the wicked things you did to my father, King David? May the Lord take revenge on you, ⁴⁵ but may I receive God’s rich blessings, and may one of David’s descendants always sit upon this throne.”

⁴⁶ Then, at the king’s command, Benaiah took Shimei outside and killed him.

So Solomon’s grip upon the kingdom became secure.