1 Kings 2:39
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“After three years, however, two of Shimei’s slaves ran away to Achish son of Maacah, king of Gath. And Shimei was told, “Look, your slaves are in Gath.””
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“After three years, however, two of Shimei’s slaves ran away to Achish son of Maacah, king of Gath. And Shimei was told, “Look, your slaves are in Gath.””
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And it came to pass at the end of three years, that two of the servants of Shimei ran away unto Achish son of Maachah king of Gath. And they told Shimei, saying, Behold, thy servants be in Gath.”
King James Version · Public Domain“And it came to pass at the end of three years, that two of the servants of Shimei ran away unto Achish, son of Maacah, king of Gath. And they told Shimei, saying, Behold, thy servants are in Gath.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“And it cometh to pass, at the end of three years, that flee do two of the servants of Shimei unto Achish son of Maachah, king of Gath, and they declare to Shimei, saying, `Lo, thy servants <FI>are<Fi> in Gath;'”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo 1 Kings 2:39 — 2 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Samuel 21:10That day David fled from Saul and went to Achish king of Gath.
- 1 Samuel 27:2So David set out with his six hundred men and went to Achish son of Maoch, the king of Gath.
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