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And the king sent and called for Shimei, and said unto him, Build thee a house in Jerusalem, and dwell there, and go not forth thence any whither.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The object, apparently, was to keep Shimei under the immediate eye of the government. Shimei’s old home, Bahurim, lay east of Jerusalem on the road…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Called for Shimei.—The command given to Shimei is in itself a reasonable precaution against treason, in one already powerful and o…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And the king sent and called for Shimei
Who had cursed his father; he lived at Bahurim, in the tribe of Benjamin, an…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The old malice remains in the unconverted heart, and a watchful eye should be kept on those who, like Shimei, have manifested their enmity but have…

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