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2 Samuel 19:18

King James Version (KJV)

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2 Samuel 19:18

Verse 18 of 43

Scripture focus

And there went over a ferry boat to carry over the king’s household, and to do what he thought good. And Shimei the son of Gera fell down before the king, as he was come over Jordan;

2 Samuel 19:18 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Samuel 19:18

Theological / Devotional

There went over a ferry boat. Literally, “the ford passed over,” which obviously should read, “they passed over the ford.” The meaning simply is that they crossed the ford to bring over the king’s household and to be at his service, doing what they could to facilitate his crossing and that of all his staff and goods.

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