And the king sent and called for Shimei, and said unto him, Build thee an house in Jerusalem, and dwell there, and go not forth thence any whither.
Ver. 36. Build thee a house in Jerusalem.] Shimei was no further to be trusted than he might be seen, and is therefore confined, and kept within compass: so should our deceitful hearts be dealt with. Set a jealous eye upon them, or else they will give you the slip, as David's did. Psa 39:1-2 He said he would look to his ways and bridle his tongue; but presently after, he shows how he broke his word. 1Ki 2:3