2 Samuel 19:23
Therefore the king said unto Shimei, Thou shalt not die. And the king sware unto him.
Cross-reference
1 Kings 2:8
Historical context
1 Kings 2:8 directly recalls David's oath to Shimei from this verse, showing how the promise later constrained Solomon.
1 Kings 2:9
Historical context
1 Kings 2:9 continues the narrative: David instructs Solomon to later kill Shimei despite the oath, revealing the oath's strategic nature.
1 Kings 2:37
Historical context
In 1 Kings 2:37, Solomon reverses David's oath by threatening Shimei with death if he leaves Jerusalem.
1 Kings 2:46
Historical context
In 1 Kings 2:46, Solomon has Shimei executed, directly contradicting David's promise not to kill him.
2 Kings 25:24
Parallel
In 2 Kings 25:24, Gedaliah swears safety to the remnant — another leader's oath of protection.
Hebrews 6:16
Parallel
In Hebrews 6:16, oaths are described as final confirmation — David's oath to Shimei exemplifies this principle.