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Selected Verse: 2 Samuel 19:18 - King James

Verse	Translation	Text
2Sa 19:18	King James	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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A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882]
ferry boat--probably rafts, which are still used on that part of the river.

A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882]

ferry boat--probably rafts, which are still used on that part of the river.

Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834]
As he was come over Jordan - Render, "when he was crossing," i. e., just embarking for the purpose of crossing. The scene still lies on the east bank. Shimei left nothing undone to soften, if possible, David's resentment.

Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834]

As he was come over Jordan - Render, "when he was crossing," i. e., just embarking for the purpose of crossing. The scene still lies on the east bank. Shimei left nothing undone to soften, if possible, David's resentment.

Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826
There went over a ferry-boat - This is the first mention of any thing of the kind. Some think a bridge or raft is what is here intended.

Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826

There went over a ferry-boat - This is the first mention of any thing of the kind. Some think a bridge or raft is what is here intended.

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