And the king, and all the people that were with him, came weary, and refreshed themselves there.
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Interpretation
David bore Shimei's curses much better than Ziba's flatteries; by these he was brought to pass a wrong judgment on another, by those to pass a right judgment on himself: the world's smiles are more dangerous than its frowns. Once and again David spared Saul's life, while Saul sought his.
Glossary
- Jordan Place
- Biblical river. Modern identification: Jordan River.