The king sent and called for Shimei, and said to him, Didn`t I adjure you by Yahweh, and protest to you, saying, Know for certain, that on the day you go out, and walk abroad any where, you shall surely die? and you said to me, The saying that I have heard is good.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Did I not make you swear - The Septuagint adds to 1 Kings 2:37 a clause stating that Solomon “made Shimei swear” on the day when…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And the king sent and called for Shimei
He sent messengers to him, and by them ordered him to come to him, who accor…

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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