OLD TESTAMENT

2 Samuel 16:5

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When King David came to Bahurim, behold, a man of the family of Saul’s house came out, whose name was Shimei, the son of Gera. He came out and cursed as he came.

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Verse 5. Bahurim, a fortress of Benjamin, about an hour’s walk east of Bethania. Adric. xxviii.—It signifies, “chosen youths;” and it is called Almut, or Almon, “youth.” 1 Chronicles 6:60. and so forth Hither Phaltiel conducted Michol. Calmet. 3:16. Calmet.

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