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2 Samuel 19:16

King James Version (KJV)

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Scripture focus

And Shimei the son of Gera, a Benjamite, which [was] of Bahurim, hasted and came down with the men of Judah to meet king David.

2 Samuel 19:16 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Samuel 19:16

Theological / Devotional

Shimei. This Benjamite was a time-server. Only a short while before he had cursed the king when he fled from Jerusalem. Now that David was returning, Shimei lost no time in trying to make his peace with him.

By SdaBc