37. If you ever leave and go beyond the brook of Kidron, you will certainly die — and you yourself will be to blame.”
38. “Very well, Your Majesty,” Shimei answered. “I will do what you say.” So he lived in Jerusalem a long time.
39. Three years later, however, two of Shimei's slaves ran away to the king of Gath, Achish son of Maacah. When Shimei heard that they were in Gath,
40. he saddled his donkey and went to King Achish in Gath, to find his slaves. He found them and brought them back home.
41. When Solomon heard what Shimei had done,
42. he sent for him and said, “I made you promise in the Lord's name not to leave Jerusalem. And I warned you that if you ever did, you would certainly die. Did you not agree to it and say that you would obey me?
43. Why, then, have you broken your promise and disobeyed my command?
44. You know very well all the wrong that you did to my father David. The Lord will punish you for it.
45. But he will bless me and he will make David's kingdom secure for ever.”
46. Then the king gave orders to Benaiah, who went out and killed Shimei. Solomon was now in complete control.