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1 Kings 2:7-9
Darby Translation
1 Kings 2:7-9
Darby Translation
7 But shew kindness to the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be of those that eat at thy table; for so they came up to me when I fled because of Absalom thy brother.
8 And behold, there is with thee Shimei the son of Gera, the Benjaminite of Bahurim, who cursed me with a grievous curse in the day that I went to Mahanaim; but he came down to meet me at the Jordan, and I swore to him by Jehovah saying, I will not put thee to death with the sword.
9 And now hold him not guiltless; for thou art a wise man, and thou shalt know what thou oughtest to do to him; but bring his hoar head down to Sheol with blood.
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1 Kings 2:7-9
New International Version
1 Kings 2:7-9
New International Version
7 “But show kindness(A) to the sons of Barzillai(B) of Gilead and let them be among those who eat at your table.(C) They stood by me when I fled from your brother Absalom.
8 “And remember, you have with you Shimei(D) son of Gera, the Benjamite from Bahurim, who called down bitter curses on me the day I went to Mahanaim.(E) When he came down to meet me at the Jordan, I swore(F) to him by the Lord: ‘I will not put you to death by the sword.’ 9 But now, do not consider him innocent. You are a man of wisdom;(G) you will know what to do to him. Bring his gray head down to the grave in blood.”
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