KJV ORIGINAL
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;
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
A ferry boat crossed the river to carry the king's family and household, and to do whatever the king wanted. When Shimei, the son of Gera, saw that the king had crossed the Jordan River, he fell down before him.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes King David's household crossing the Jordan River by ferry, while Shimei bows down before the king in submission.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during King David's return to Jerusalem after his son Absalom's failed rebellion and death. Shimei had previously cursed David when he was fleeing Jerusalem, throwing stones and dirt at him. Now that David is returning as the victorious king, Shimei is desperately seeking forgiveness for his earlier betrayal.
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