1 Kings 2:39-46

39But after three years, two of Shimei’s slaves fled to Gath’s King Achish, son of Maacah. Shimei was told that his slaves were in Gath,

40so he saddled his donkey and went to Achish in Gath to search for his slaves. Shimei went to Gath and got his slaves.

41After Solomon heard that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath and back,

42he summoned Shimei. Solomon asked him, “Didn’t I make you take an oath by the Lord? Didn’t I warn you that if you left ⌞the city⌟ to go anywhere, you could be certain that you would die? Didn’t you say to me, ‘Very well. I’ll do just what you said’?

43Why didn’t you keep your oath to the Lord and obey the command I gave you?

44Shimei, 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.

45But King Solomon is blessed, and David’s dynasty will always be firmly established by the Lord.”

46Then the king gave orders to Benaiah, son of Jehoiada. He went to attack and kill Shimei. Solomon’s power as king was now firmly established.