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1 Kings 2:39

King James Version (KJV)

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And it came to pass at the end of three years, that two of the servants of Shimei ran away unto Achish son of Maachah king of Gath. And they told Shimei, saying, Behold, thy servants [be] in Gath.

1 Kings 2:39 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Kings 2:39

Theological / Devotional

Gath. A city formerly held by the Philistines, but taken by David (1 Chron. 18:1). It is here said to have a king, but the king was probably under the control of the Hebrew monarchy.

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