Shimel

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Shimel [1]

1. A Benjamite kinsman of Saul, who insulted king David when fleeing before Absalom, and humbled himself on David's return. On both occasions David spared and forgave him; but when dying he cautioned Solomon against a man who knew no restraints but those of fear. Shimei gave his parole never to leave Jerusalem; but broke it by pursuing his fugitive servants to Gath, and was put to death on returning,  2 Samuel 16:5-14;  19:16-23;  1 Kings 2:8,9,36-46 .

2. An officer under David, and perhaps under Solomon,  1 Kings 1:8;  4:18 .

3. A distinguished family at Jerusalem,  Zechariah 12:13 .

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