And Shimei the son of Gera, a Benjamite, which was of Bahurim, hasted and came down with the men of Judah to meet king David.
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Gill's Exposition
And Shimei the son of Gera, a Benjamite, which was of Bahurim,.... Of whom see Sa2 16:5,
hasted and came down with the men of Judah to meet King David: he took the first opportunity to meet the…
Barnes' Notes
Shimei being aware that Judah was unanimous in recalling the king, lost no time in trying to make his peace with David, by bringing a large Benjamite force with him.
Adam Clarke
Shimei the son of Gera - It appears that Shimei was a powerful chieftain in the land; for he had here, in his retinue, no less than a thousand men.
Perhaps Jordan was never passed with so much solemnity, nor with so many remarkable occurrences, as it was now, since Israel passed it under Joshua. David, in his afflictive flight, remembered God…
David's return. Episodes on the journey
16 23. Shimei sues for pardon
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