2 Samuel 19:18
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“and crossed at the ford to carry over the king’s household and to do what was good in his sight. When Shimei son of Gera crossed the Jordan, he fell down before the king”
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“and crossed at the ford to carry over the king’s household and to do what was good in his sight. When Shimei son of Gera crossed the Jordan, he fell down before the king”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And there went over a ferry boat to carry over the king’s household, and to do what he thought good. And Shimei the son of Gera fell down before the king, as he was come over Jordan;”
King James Version · Public Domain“And there went over a ferry-boat to bring over the king’s household, and to do what he thought good. And Shimei the son of Gera fell down before the king, when he was come over the Jordan.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“And passed over hath the ferry-boat to carry over the household of the king, and to do that which <FI>is<Fi> good in his eyes, and Shimei son of Gera hath fallen before the king in his passing over into Jordan,”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo 2 Samuel 19:18 — 6 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 2 Samuel 9:2And there was a servant of Saul’s family named Ziba. They summoned him to David, and the king inquired, “Are you Ziba?” “I am your servant,” he replied.
- 2 Samuel 9:10You and your sons and servants are to work the ground for him and bring in the harvest, so that your master’s grandson may have food to eat. But Mephibosheth, your master’s grandson, is always to eat at my table.” Now Ziba had fifteen sons and twenty servants.
- 2 Samuel 19:30And Mephibosheth said to the king, “Instead, since my lord the king has safely come to his own house, let Ziba take it all!”
- Psalms 66:3Say to God, “How awesome are Your deeds! So great is Your power that Your enemies cower before You.
- Psalms 81:15Those who hate the LORD would feign obedience, and their doom would last forever.
- Revelation 3:9Look at those who belong to the synagogue of Satan, who claim to be Jews but are liars instead. I will make them come and bow down at your feet, and they will know that I love you.
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