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.

In 2 Kings 25:24, Gedaliah swears safety to the remnant — another leader's oath of protection.

In Hebrews 6:16, oaths are described as final confirmation — David's oath to Shimei exemplifies this principle.