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A Capital Crime
Commentators highlight that Abishai's demand for Shimei's death was based on the law. Cursing "the Lord's anointed" was not just a personal insult to David but a capital crime against God's chosen leader. Abishai questions if a mere apology can atone for such a serious offense.
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2 Samuel
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John Gill
On 2 Samuel 19:21
17th Century
Pastor
But Abishai the son of Zeruiah answered and said
The same person that would have taken off the head of Shimei at the…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Samuel 19:16–23
17th Century
Minister
Those who now slight and abuse the Son of David would be glad to make their peace when he will come in his glory; but it will be too late. Shimei l…