For thy servant doth know that I have sinned: therefore, behold, I am come the first this day of all the house of Joseph to go down to meet my lord the king.
Your servant knows that I have sinned. So look, I have come first today out of all the people from the northern tribes to go down and meet my lord the king.
The writer is showing someone humbly admitting their wrongdoing and being the first to seek reconciliation with the king.
📚 Historical Context
During King David's return to Jerusalem after his son Absalom's rebellion, Shimei, a man from the tribe of Benjamin and a relative of the former king Saul, had earlier cursed and thrown stones at David as he fled. Now, Shimei approaches David first among his people to confess his wrongdoing and seek forgiveness, highlighting the themes of repentance and loyalty in a time of political unrest. This event underscores the biblical narrative of reconciliation amid personal and national conflict.
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