1 Kings 2:36
“And the king sent and called for Shimei, and said unto him, Build thee an house in Jerusalem, and dwell there, and go not forth thence any whither.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
For it shall be, that on the day thou goest out,.... Out of the city of Jerusalem: and passest over the brook Kidron:…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The object, apparently, was to keep Shimei under the immediate eye of the government. Shimei’s old home, Bahurim, lay…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Build thee a house - Thus he gave him the whole city for a prison, and this certainly could have reduced him to no…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Kings 2:35-46
Here is, I. The preferment of Benaiah and Zadok, two faithful friends to Solomon and his government, Kg1 2:35. Joab…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Shimei meets with his deserts (Not in Chronicles)
36. sent and called for Shimei Solomon sent for him to Jerusalem from…
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