2 Samuel 19:18

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;

And there went over {H5674} a ferry boat {H5679} to carry over {H5674} the king's {H4428} household {H1004}, and to do {H6213} what he thought {H5869} good {H2896}. And Shimei {H8096} the son {H1121} of Gera {H1617} fell down {H5307} before {H6440} the king {H4428}, as he was come over {H5674} Jordan {H3383};

to ferry the king's household across and do whatever else the king wanted done. Shim'i the son of Gera fell down before the king when he was ready to cross the Yarden

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

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.

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Cross-References

  • Psalms 81:15 (2 votes)

    The haters of the LORD should have submitted themselves unto him: but their time should have endured for ever.

  • Revelation 3:9 (2 votes)

    Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I have loved thee.

  • Psalms 66:3 (2 votes)

    Say unto God, How terrible [art thou in] thy works! through the greatness of thy power shall thine enemies submit themselves unto thee.