1 Samuel 1-3

Shimei son of Gera was a Benjamite who sought out and cursed king David when Absalom rebel against his father. David acted with compassion upon his return and did not kill Shimei. Solomon extended similar grace with the condition that Shimel never leave Jerusalem. Shimel agreed and kept his promise for three years. But then he broke his promise and left the city. Why? To recover two slaves. Shimel considered the possession of two slaves worth more than his very life. He violated his word in order to retain his position. It was a very foolish and costly choice.
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