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1 Kings 2:8-11
Contemporary English Version
1 Kings 2:8-11
Contemporary English Version
8 (A) Be sure to do something about Shimei son of Gera from Bahurim in the territory of Benjamin. He cursed and insulted me the day I went to Mahanaim. But later, when he came to meet me at the Jordan River, I promised that I wouldn't kill him.[a] 9 Now you must punish him. He's an old man, but you're wise enough to know that you must have him killed.
David Dies
10-11 (B) David was king of Israel 40 years. He ruled 7 years from Hebron and 33 years from Jerusalem. Then he died and was buried in Jerusalem.[b]
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