And when king David came to Bahurim, behold, there came out a man of the family of the house of Saul, whose name was Shimei, the son of Gera: he came forth, and cursed continually as he came.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Bahurim, a fortress of Benjamin, about an hour's walk east of Bethania. (Adrichomius xxviii.)
It signifies, "chosen youths "and it is called Almut, or Almon, "youth "1 Paralipomenon vi. 60 Hither Phaltiel conducted Michol, chap. iii. 16. (Calmet)