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1 Kings 2:8 · KJV

"And, behold, thou hast with thee Shimei the son of Gera, a Benjamite of Bahurim, which cursed me with a grievous curse in the day when I went to Mahanaim: but he came down to meet me at Jordan, and I sware to him by the LORD, saying, I will not put thee to death with the sword."

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Passage Context

6Do therefore according to thy wisdom, and let not his hoar head go down to the grave in peace.
7But shew kindness unto the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be of those that eat at thy table: for so they came to me when I fled because of Absalom thy brother.
8And, behold, thou hast with thee Shimei the son of Gera, a Benjamite of Bahurim, which cursed me with a grievous curse in the day when I went to Mahanaim: but he came down to meet me at Jordan, and I sware to him by the LORD, saying, I will not put thee to death with the sword.
9Now therefore hold him not guiltless: for thou art a wise man, and knowest what thou oughtest to do unto him; but his hoar head bring thou down to the grave with blood.
10So David slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city of David.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond to those who have wronged you?

2

What does forgiveness look like in your life?

3

When have you had to confront your past relationships?

Life Application

forgiveness

Identify someone you need to forgive and take steps towards reconciliation.

leadership

Consider how your past experiences shape your leadership style.

People in This Verse

ShimeiOT

A member of Saul's family who openly cursed David during his flight. His actions symbolize the lingering animosity from Saul's reign.

First appearance: 2 Samuel 16:5

Places in This Verse

Mahanaim

A city east of the Jordan River where David took refuge during Absalom's rebellion.

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