1-Kings - 2:41



41 It was told Solomon that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath, and was come again.

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Explanation and meaning of 1-Kings 2:41.

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And it was told Solomon that Semei had gone from Jerusalem to Geth, and was come back.
And it was told to Solomon that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath, and had returned.
And it is declared to Solomon that Shimei hath gone from Jerusalem to Gath, and doth return,
And news was given to Solomon that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath and had come back again.
And it was told Solomon that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath, and was come back.
And it was reported to Solomon that Shimei had gone away from Jerusalem to Gath, and had returned.

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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 Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath, and was come again; which was thirty four miles from Jerusalem (h); whereas his utmost bounds, whither he might go, was the brook Kidron, about half a mile from it.
(h) Bunting's Travels, &c. p. 124.

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