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Then the king said to Ziba, “All right. Everything that belonged to Mephibosheth, I now give to you!”

Ziba said, “I ·bow to you [prostrate myself]. ·I hope I will always be able to please you [L May I find favor in your sight/eyes, my lord the king].”

Shimei Curses David

As King David came to Bahurim, a man came out ·and cursed him [cursing at them]. He was from ·Saul’s family group [L the clan of the house of Saul], and his name was Shimei son of Gera. He threw stones at David and his ·officers [officials; L servants], but the people and soldiers gathered ·all around David [L to his right and left].

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Then the king said to Ziba, “All that belonged to Mephibosheth(A) is now yours.”

“I humbly bow,” Ziba said. “May I find favor in your eyes, my lord the king.”

Shimei Curses David

As King David approached Bahurim,(B) a man from the same clan as Saul’s family came out from there. His name was Shimei(C) son of Gera, and he cursed(D) as he came out. He pelted David and all the king’s officials with stones, though all the troops and the special guard were on David’s right and left.

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