* Shimei.
  8,9  2Sa 16:5-9  Pr 20:8,26 
 * Build.
   No doubt Solomon suspected that Shimei's influence would be
   dangerous upon his own estate and among his numerous
   dependents in different parts of the land; and therefore he
   proposed to him, as the condition of his indemnity for former
   crimes, that he should live in Jerusalem under his eye, and by
   no means remove thence.  These terms Shimei readily agreed to,
   and solemnly swore to observe them; and for three years he
   lived unmolested and in affluence.  But growing secure, in
   contempt of Solomon's authority and of the oath of God, upon
   an unnecessary business he took a journey, which according to
   his own engagement forfeited his life.  Thus the Lord left him
   to be infatuated, that due punishment might be inflicted upon
   him; in order that every ringleader of opposition to Solomon's
   kingdom might be crushed, and others be intimidated by their
   examples.  Solomon's throne by the death of this man was
   established in peace, and became a type of the Redeemer's
   kingdom of peace and righteousness.--SCOTT.

  1:53  2Sa 14:24,28