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2 Samuel 19:20-22
New Catholic Bible
2 Samuel 19:20-22
New Catholic Bible
20 I humbly admit that I have sinned. Today I am the first of all the house of Joseph to come down to meet my lord the king.”
21 However, Abishai, the son of Zeruiah, objected, saying: “Should not Shimei be put to death because he cursed the Lord’s anointed?” 22 David replied: “Of what concern are my decisions to you, you sons of Zeruiah, that you have become my adversary? Should anyone be put to death this day in Israel? Am I not fully aware that today I am king of Israel?”
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