1 Kings 2:40
And Shimei arose, and saddled his ass, and went to Gath to Achish to seek his servants: and Shimei went, and brought his servants from Gath.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
And it was told Solomon,.... By the spies he set to watch and observe his motions, or by some others who had seen him go out and return, and knew that it was contrary to the king's orders:
that…
Methodist theologian, 1762–1832
Adam Clarke
And Shimei - went to Gath - It is astonishing that with his eyes wide open he would thus run into the jaws of death.
Here is, I. The preferment of Benaiah and Zadok, two faithful friends to Solomon and his government, Kg1 2:35. Joab being put to death, Benaiah was advanced to be general of the forces in his room,…