1 Kings 4:18

The son of Elah; which he adds to distinguish him from that cursed and cursing Shimei, 2 Samuel 16:5.

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¹⁸ Shimei the son of Elah, in Benjamin:

Related Commentaries of 1 Kings 4:18

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

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1 Kings 4:18