2 Samuel 19:23

²³ ²⁴ And the king said unto^▵ Shimei, Thou shalt· not ·die. And the king promised unto him.

Thanks to the Kempton Project for the permission to use this New Church translation of the Word.

Donkeys

Donkeys signify things relating to the intelligence of the sensual man; and camels, the things of intelligence in the natural man. (Isaiah 30:6, 7)

In Genesis 12:16, donkeys signify earthly knowledge. (Arcana Coelestia 1486)

In 1 Samuel 9:3, donkeys signify the Lord's preparation for His natural life on Earth. (Arcana Coelestia 2781[5])

In Luke 19:28, 41, a donkey and the foal of an donkey signify the natural man as to good and truth.