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The king said, ‘And where is your master’s son?’ Ziba said to the king, ‘He remains in Jerusalem; for he said, “Today the house of Israel will give me back my grandfather’s kingdom.”’ Then the king said to Ziba, ‘All that belonged to Mephibosheth[a] is now yours.’ Ziba said, ‘I do obeisance; let me find favour in your sight, my lord the king.’

Shimei Curses David

When King David came to Bahurim, a man of the family of the house of Saul came out whose name was Shimei son of Gera; he came out cursing.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Samuel 16:4 Or Merib-baal: See 4.4 note

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