2Sa 19:20 | TNotes | STEP | 19:20 I know how much I sinned: Shimei’s repentance might have been genuine, or he might simply have been backpedaling in a desperate attempt to save his life. David’s concern for Absalom’s safety had shown that David was not a self-promoting, bloodthirsty throne-stealer, as Shimei had thought; and Absalom had not replaced him (16:8 ), as Shimei had charged. • in all Israel (literally in all the house of Joseph ): Just as Jacob’s name could stand for all Israel (e.g., Num 24:19 ; Isa 10:20 ), Joseph’s name could stand for all the northern tribes (e.g., see study notes on Amos 5:6; Zech 10:6).

cNum 24:19►

dIsa 10:20►

‏ 2 Samuel 19:20

19:20 ^a I know how much I sinned: Shimei’s repentance might have been genuine, or he might simply have been backpedaling in a desperate attempt to save his life. David’s concern for Absalom’s safety had shown that David was not a self-promoting, bloodthirsty throne-stealer, as Shimei had thought; and Absalom had not replaced him (16:8 ^b), as Shimei had charged.

• in all Israel (literally in all the house of Joseph): Just as Jacob’s name could stand for all Israel (e.g., Num 24:19 ^c; Isa 10:20 ^d), Joseph’s name could stand for all the northern tribes (e.g., see study notes on Amos 5:6; Zech 10:6).