41. Solomon was told that Shimei had left Jerusalem. He was told he had gone to Gath and had returned.
42. So the king sent for Shimei. He said to him, "Didn't I make you take an oath in the name of the Lord? Didn't I warn you? I said, 'You must not leave the city and go somewhere else. If you do, you can be sure you will die.' At that time you said to me, 'What you say is good. I'll obey your command.'
43. So why didn't you keep your oath to the Lord? Why didn't you obey the command I gave you?"
44. The king continued, "You know all of the wrong things you did to my father David. In your heart you know them. Now the Lord will pay you back for what you did.
45. But I will be blessed. The Lord will make David's kingdom secure forever."