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12 And perhaps the Lord will see that I am being wronged[a] and will bless me because of these curses today.” 13 So David and his men continued down the road, and Shimei kept pace with them on a nearby hillside, cursing and throwing stones and dirt at David.

14 The king and all who were with him grew weary along the way, so they rested when they reached the Jordan River.[b]

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Footnotes

  1. 16:12 As in Greek and Syriac versions; Hebrew reads see my iniquity.
  2. 16:14 As in Greek version (see also 17:16); Hebrew reads when they reached their destination.

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)

13 So David and his men continued along the road while Shimei was going along the hillside opposite him, cursing as he went and throwing stones at him and showering him with dirt. 14 The king and all the people with him arrived at their destination exhausted.(D) And there he refreshed himself.

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