1 Kings 2:40
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“So Shimei saddled his donkey and set out to Achish at Gath in search of his slaves, and he brought them back from Gath.”
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“So Shimei saddled his donkey and set out to Achish at Gath in search of his slaves, and he brought them back from Gath.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And Shimei arose, and saddled his ass, and went to Gath to Achish to seek his servants: and Shimei went, and brought his servants from Gath.”
King James Version · Public Domain“And Shimei arose, and saddled his ass, and went to Gath to Achish, to seek his servants; and Shimei went, and brought his servants from Gath.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“and Shimei riseth, and saddleth his ass, and goeth to Gath, unto Achish, to seek his servants, and Shimei goeth and bringeth his servants from Gath.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo 1 Kings 2:40 — 3 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 15:27He who is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble on his household, but he who hates bribes will live.
- Luke 12:15And He said to them, “Watch out! Guard yourselves against every form of greed, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.”
- 1 Timothy 6:10For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. By craving it, some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows.
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