Therefore the king said unto Shimei, You shall not die. And the king swore unto him.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Die, during my life, (Menochius) or by my hand, without some farther transgression. Hence the oath is worded, I will not kill thee with the sword, 3 Kings ii. 8. (Haydock)
Solomon was charged not to let his crime pass unpunished. But he did not kill him till he had showed his disobedience. (Calmet)
The oaths of parents do not always (Haydock) pertain to their heirs. (Grotius)
