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What does 1 Kings 2:36 mean?

Then the king sent for Shimei and said, 'Build yourself a house in Jerusalem and stay there. Don't leave the city for any reason.' 1 Kings 2:36 - Modern Text Bible

(Solomon gives Shimei a conditional pardon, restricting his movement as a test of loyalty.)