1 Kings 2:39

1 Kings 2:39 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

39But three years later, two of Shimei’s slaves ran off to Achish son of Maakah, king of Gath, and Shimei was told, “Your slaves are in Gath.”

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

39But it came about at the end of three years, that two of Shimei’s servants ran away to Achish son of Maacah, king of Gath. And others told Shimei, saying, “Behold, your servants are in Gath.”

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

39But it came about at the end of three years, that two of the servants of Shimei ran away to Achish son of Maacah, king of Gath. And they told Shimei, saying, “Behold, your servants are in Gath.”

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

39But it happened after three years, that two of Shimei’s servants ran away to Achish the son of Maacah, the king of 2:39 One of the five major cities of the Philistines.Gath. And Shimei was told, “Behold, your [runaway] servants are in Gath.”

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

39After three years, however, two of Shimei’s slaves ran away to Achish son of Maacah,2:39 Maacah is a variant of Maoch; see 1 Samuel 27:2. king of Gath. And Shimei was told, “Look, your slaves are in Gath.”

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

39Three years after Solomon had talked with Shimei, two of Shimei’s slaves ran off. They went to Achish, the king of Gath. He was the son of Maakah. Shimei was told, “Your slaves are in Gath.”

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