2 Samuel 19:23-25
New Living Translation
23 Then, turning to Shimei, David vowed, “Your life will be spared.”
David’s Kindness to Mephibosheth
24 Now Mephibosheth,[a] Saul’s grandson, came down from Jerusalem to meet the king. He had not cared for his feet, trimmed his beard, or washed his clothes since the day the king left Jerusalem. 25 “Why didn’t you come with me, Mephibosheth?” the king asked him.
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- 19:24 Mephibosheth is another name for Merib-baal.
2 Samuel 19:23-25
New International Version
23 So the king said to Shimei, “You shall not die.” And the king promised him on oath.(A)
24 Mephibosheth,(B) Saul’s grandson, also went down to meet the king. He had not taken care of his feet or trimmed his mustache or washed his clothes from the day the king left until the day he returned safely. 25 When he came from Jerusalem to meet the king, the king asked him, “Why didn’t you go with me,(C) Mephibosheth?”
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