1 Kings 2:43

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

So why have you not kept your oath to the LORD and the command that I gave you?”

American Standard Version (1901)

Why then hast thou not kept the oath of Jehovah, and the commandment that I have charged thee with?

Bible in Basic English

Why then have you not kept the oath of the Lord and the order which I gave you?

Free Bible Version

So why haven't you kept your vow to the Lord, and obeyed my orders?”

Geneva Bible 1599

Why then hast thou not kept the othe of the Lord, and the commandement wherewith I charged thee?

King James (Authorized) Version

Why then hast thou not kept the oath of the LORD, and the commandment that I have charged thee with?

Translation for Translators

So why did you not do what you solemnly promised to Yahweh? Why did you disobey what I commanded you?”

Unlocked Literal Bible

Why then have you not kept your oath to Yahweh and the command that I gave you?”

Noah Webster Bible

Why then hast thou not kept the oath of the LORD, and the commandment that I have charged thee with?

World English Bible

Why then have you not kept the oath of Yahweh and the commandment that I have instructed you with?”

Young's Literal Translation

and wherefore hast thou not kept the oath of Jehovah, and the charge that I charged upon thee?'

Context

The Execution of Shimei

⁴²the 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.’⁴³So why have you not kept your oath to the LORD and the command that I gave you?”

Summary

This verse recounts King Solomon's judgment against Joab for his past actions, particularly for shedding innocent blood during times of peace. Solomon's decision to have Joab executed reflects the importance of justice and accountability in the eyes of God. It serves as a reminder that God's justice will ultimately prevail, even if it may seem delayed. The consequences of Joab's actions demonstrate the seriousness of sin and the need for repentance and reconciliation with God. Overall, this passage underscores the principle that God's righteousness demands that sin be addressed and justice be served.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

The king said moreover to Shimei,.... Not as another reason for his putting him to death, but to remind him of his former sins, and to observe to him the providence of God in suffering him to fall into others, that justice might take place upon him for them also: thou knowest all the wickedness which thine heart is privy to, that thou didst to David my father; which conscience must bear witness to, and accuse him of, not only of the words and actions themselves uttered and done by him, but of the malice and wickedness from whence they sprung: therefore the Lord shall return thy wickedness upon thine own head; the punishment of it; which though not directly inflicted for that, yet in providence was brought about as a just retaliation for it.

1 Kings 2:43

The Execution of Shimei

Scripture
Sermons
Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

So why have you not kept your oath to the LORD and the command that I gave you?”

American Standard Version (1901)

Why then hast thou not kept the oath of Jehovah, and the commandment that I have charged thee with?

Bible in Basic English

Why then have you not kept the oath of the Lord and the order which I gave you?

Free Bible Version

So why haven't you kept your vow to the Lord, and obeyed my orders?”

Geneva Bible 1599

Why then hast thou not kept the othe of the Lord, and the commandement wherewith I charged thee?

King James (Authorized) Version

Why then hast thou not kept the oath of the LORD, and the commandment that I have charged thee with?

Translation for Translators

So why did you not do what you solemnly promised to Yahweh? Why did you disobey what I commanded you?”

Unlocked Literal Bible

Why then have you not kept your oath to Yahweh and the command that I gave you?”

Noah Webster Bible

Why then hast thou not kept the oath of the LORD, and the commandment that I have charged thee with?

World English Bible

Why then have you not kept the oath of Yahweh and the commandment that I have instructed you with?”

Young's Literal Translation

and wherefore hast thou not kept the oath of Jehovah, and the charge that I charged upon thee?'