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2 Samuel 19:21

King James Version (KJV)

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2 Samuel 19:21

Verse 21 of 43

Scripture focus

But Abishai the son of Zeruiah answered and said, Shall not Shimei be put to death for this, because he cursed the LORD’S anointed?

2 Samuel 19:21 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Samuel 19:21

Theological / Devotional

Be put to death. According to the customs of the time Shimei’s cruel cursing of David at the time of David’s flight would normally merit death, but Shimei had cast himself on David’s mercy and asked for forgiveness. David was willing to be lenient, whereas Abishai could think only of stern justice.

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