39. At the end of three years, two of Shimei's slaves ran away to Achish, son of Maacah, king of GATH. They told Shimei, saying, "Behold, your slaves are in GATH."

40. Shimei arose, saddled his donkey, and went to GATH to Achish, to seek his slaves; and Shimei went, and brought his slaves from GATH.

41. Solomon was told that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to GATH, and had come again.