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2 Samuel 16:4-6
New Catholic Bible
2 Samuel 16:4-6
New Catholic Bible
4 Therefore, the king said to Ziba: “Everything that belonged to Meribbaal is yours.” Then Ziba replied: “I humbly pay you homage, my lord the king. May I always be considered to be worthy of being granted your favor.”
David and Shimei. 5 As King David was nearing Horonaim, he was approached by a man of the family of Saul. His name was Shimei, the son of Gera, and he was cursing as he drew near. 6 He threw stones at David and his servants, as well as at all the people and the soldiers on his right and on his left.
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2 Samuel 16:4-6
New International Version
2 Samuel 16:4-6
New International Version
4 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
5 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. 6 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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