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2 Samuel 16:5
Expanded Bible
2 Samuel 16:5
Expanded Bible
Shimei Curses David
5 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.
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2 Samuel 16:5
English Standard Version
2 Samuel 16:5
English Standard Version
Shimei Curses David
5 When King David came to (A)Bahurim, there came out a man of the family of the house of Saul, whose name was (B)Shimei, the son of Gera, and as he came (C)he cursed continually.
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2 Samuel 16:5
New International Version
2 Samuel 16:5
New International Version
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 16:5
King James Version
2 Samuel 16:5
King James Version
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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