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2 Samuel 19:20-22
The Voice
2 Samuel 19:20-22
The Voice
20 I, your servant, know that what I did was wrong. That’s why I’ve come today, to be the first of all the house of Joseph to greet my king.
21 Abishai, Zeruiah’s son, remembered Shimei well.
Abishai: My lord, shouldn’t Shimei be executed for cursing the Eternal’s anointed king with such contempt?
David: 22 What business is that of yours, sons of Zeruiah? Why should you make yourself my opponent? Will I execute anyone in Israel on a day like this? Don’t I know that today I am the king of Israel?
2 Samuel 19:20-22
New International Version
2 Samuel 19:20-22
New International Version
20 For I your servant know that I have sinned, but today I have come here as the first from the tribes of Joseph to come down and meet my lord the king.”
21 Then Abishai(A) son of Zeruiah said, “Shouldn’t Shimei be put to death for this? He cursed(B) the Lord’s anointed.”(C)
22 David replied, “What does this have to do with you, you sons of Zeruiah?(D) What right do you have to interfere? Should anyone be put to death in Israel today?(E) Don’t I know that today I am king over Israel?”
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