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2 Samuel 16:5
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2 Samuel 16:5
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5 And when king David came to Bahurim, behold, thence came out a man of the family of the house of Saul, whose name was Shimei, the son of Gera: he came forth, and cursed still as he came.
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2 Samuel 16:5
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2 Samuel 16:5
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Shimei Curses David
5 As King David approached Bahurim,(A) a man from the same clan as Saul’s family came out from there. His name was Shimei(B) son of Gera, and he cursed(C) as he came out.
2 Samuel 16:11
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2 Samuel 16:11
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11 And David said to Abishai, and to all his servants, Behold, my son, which came forth of my bowels, seeketh my life: how much more now may this Benjamite do it? let him alone, and let him curse; for the Lord hath bidden him.
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2 Samuel 16:11
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2 Samuel 16:11
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11 David then said to Abishai and all his officials, “My son,(A) my own flesh and blood, is trying to kill me. How much more, then, this Benjamite! Leave him alone; let him curse, for the Lord has told him to.(B)
2 Samuel 16:12
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2 Samuel 16:12
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12 It may be that the Lord will look on mine affliction, and that the Lord will requite me good for his cursing this day.
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2 Samuel 16:12
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2 Samuel 16:12
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12 It may be that the Lord will look upon my misery(A) and restore to me his covenant blessing(B) instead of his curse today.(C)”
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