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Shimei the son of Gera, the Benjamite, who was of Bahurim, hurried and came down with the men of Judah to meet king David.
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A Self-Serving Apology
Commentators unanimously portray Shimei as a political opportunist, not a genuinely repentant man. They describe him as a 'time-server' who, seeing that David's cause was victorious, rushed to seek pardon purely for self-preservation. His haste was driven by fear of punishment rather than a true change of heart.
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2 Samuel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Aware that Judah was unanimous in recalling the king, Shimei lost no time trying to make his peace with David, bringing a large Benjamite force wit…
19th Century
Anglican
Shimei the son of Gera. — See Note on 2 Samuel 16:5. It is evident that Shimei was a man of influence and importance, …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Shimei the son of Gera, a Benjamite, which [was] of Bahurim Of whom see ([Referen…
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