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;
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.
This verse describes King David's household crossing the Jordan River by ferry, while Shimei bows down before the king in submission.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 2 Samuel, King David had fled Jerusalem after his son Absalom led a rebellion against him, forcing David into temporary exile across the Jordan River. After Absalom's defeat in battle, David is returning to reclaim his throne, with his loyal supporters arranging for his safe crossing. Shimei, a man from the tribe of Benjamin who had earlier cursed and thrown stones at David during his escape, now humbles himself before the king as a sign of submission and possible repentance.
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