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If he is cursing because the LORD said to him, &#8216Curse David,&#8217 who can ask, &#8216Why do you do this?&#8217&#8221 <a href="/nlt/2_samuel/16.htm">New Living Translation</a> “No!” the king said. “Who asked your opinion, you sons of Zeruiah! If the LORD has told him to curse me, who are you to stop him?” <a href="/esv/2_samuel/16.htm">English Standard Version</a> But the king said, “What have I to do with you, you sons of Zeruiah? If he is cursing because the LORD has said to him, ‘Curse David,’ who then shall say, ‘Why have you done so?’” <a href="/bsb/2_samuel/16.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> But the king replied, “What have I to do with you, O sons of Zeruiah? If he curses me because the LORD told him, ‘Curse David,’ who can ask, ‘Why did you do this?’” <a href="/kjv/2_samuel/16.htm">King James Bible</a> And the king said, What have I to do with you, ye sons of Zeruiah? so let him curse, because the LORD hath said unto him, Curse David. Who shall then say, Wherefore hast thou done so? <a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/16.htm">New King James Version</a> But the king said, “What have I to do with you, you sons of Zeruiah? So let him curse, because the LORD has said to him, ‘Curse David.’ Who then shall say, ‘Why have you done so?’ ” <a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But the king said, “What business of mine is yours, you sons of Zeruiah? If he curses, and if the LORD has told him, ‘Curse David,’ then who should say, ‘Why have you done so?’” <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/16.htm">NASB 1995</a> But the king said, &#8220What have I to do with you, O sons of Zeruiah? If he curses, and if the LORD has told him, &#8216Curse David,&#8217 then who shall say, &#8216Why have you done so?&#8217&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But the king said, “What have I to do with you, O sons of Zeruiah? If he curses, and if the LORD has told him, ‘Curse David,’ then who shall say, ‘Why have you done so?’” <a href="/lsb/2_samuel/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But the king said, “What have I to do with you, O sons of Zeruiah? If he curses, and if Yahweh has told him, ‘Curse David,’ then who shall say, ‘Why have you done so?’” <a href="/amp/2_samuel/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But the king said, “What business is this of yours, O sons of Zeruiah? If Shimei is cursing because the LORD said to him, ‘Curse David,’ then who should say, ‘Why have you done so?’” <a href="/csb/2_samuel/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The king replied, “Sons of Zeruiah, do we agree on anything? He curses me this way because the LORD told him, ‘Curse David! ’ Therefore, who can say, ‘Why did you do that? ’ ” <a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The king replied, &#8220Sons of Zeruiah, do we agree on anything? He curses me this way because the LORD told him, &#8216Curse David!&#8217 Therefore, who can say, &#8216Why did you do that?&#8217&#8221 <a href="/asv/2_samuel/16.htm">American Standard Version</a> And the king said, What have I to do with you, ye sons of Zeruiah? Because he curseth, and because Jehovah hath said unto him, Curse David; who then shall say, Wherefore hast thou done so? <a href="/cev/2_samuel/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> David replied, "What will I ever do with you and your brother Joab? If Shimei is cursing me because the LORD has told him to, then who are you to tell him to stop?" <a href="/erv/2_samuel/16.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the king said, What have I to do with you, ye sons of Zeruiah? Because he curseth, and because the LORD hath said unto him, Curse David; who then shall say, Wherefore hast thou done so? <a href="/gwt/2_samuel/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> But the king said, "You don't think like me at all, sons of Zeruiah. Let him curse. If the LORD has told him, 'Curse David,' should anyone ask, 'Why do you do that?'" <a href="/gnt/2_samuel/16.htm">Good News Translation</a> "This is none of your business," the king said to Abishai and his brother Joab. "If he curses me because the LORD told him to, who has the right to ask why he does it?" <a href="/isv/2_samuel/16.htm">International Standard Version</a> But the king responded, "What do I have in common with you sons of Zeruiah? If he continues to curse—and if the LORD has told him, 'Curse David!'—then who are you to be demanding to know 'Why have you done this?'" <a href="/msb/2_samuel/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But the king replied, ?What have I to do with you, O sons of Zeruiah? If he curses me because the LORD told him, ?Curse David,? who can ask, ?Why did you do this??? <a href="/net/2_samuel/16.htm">NET Bible</a> But the king said, "What do we have in common, you sons of Zeruiah? If he curses because the LORD has said to him, 'Curse David!', who can say to him, 'Why have you done this?'" <a href="/nheb/2_samuel/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The king said, "What have I to do with you, you sons of Zeruiah? Because he curses, and because the LORD has said to him, ?Curse David;? who then shall say, ?Why have you done so??" <a href="/wbt/2_samuel/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the king said, What have I to do with you, ye sons of Zeruiah? so let him curse, because the LORD hath said to him, Curse David. Who shall then say, Why hast thou done so? <a href="/web/2_samuel/16.htm">World English Bible</a> The king said, “What have I to do with you, you sons of Zeruiah? Because he curses, and because Yahweh has said to him, ‘Curse David,’ who then shall say, ‘Why have you done so?’” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the king says, “And what do I [have to do] with you, O sons of Zeruiah? For let him revile; even because YHWH has said to him, Revile David; and who says, Why have You done so?” <a href="/ylt/2_samuel/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And the king saith, 'What -- to me and to you, O sons of Zeruiah? for -- let him revile; even because Jehovah hath said to him, Revile David; and who saith, Wherefore hast Thou done so?' <a href="/slt/2_samuel/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the king will say, What to me and you ye sons of Zeruiah? for he shall curse, and because Jehovah said to him, Curse David: and who shall say, Wherefore didst thou thus?<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_samuel/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the king said: What have I to do with you, ye sons of Sarvia? Let him alone and let him curse: for the Lord hath bid him curse David: and who is he that shall dare say, why hath he done so? <a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And the king said: “What is it to me and to all of you, O sons of Zeruiah? Permit him, so that he may curse. For the Lord has commanded him to curse David. And who is the one who would dare to say, ‘Why has he done so?’ ” <a href="/nabre/2_samuel/16.htm">New American Bible</a> But the king replied: “What business is it of mine or of yours, sons of Zeruiah, that he curses? Suppose the LORD has told him to curse David; who then will dare to say, ‘Why are you doing this?’ ” <a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But the king said, “What have I to do with you, you sons of Zeruiah? If he is cursing because the LORD has said to him, ‘Curse David,’ who then shall say, ‘Why have you done so?’”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And King David said to him, What is it to me and to you, O sons of Zoriah? Let him curse, it is the LORD who has told him to curse David. Therefore who can say to me, Why has this happened? <a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/16.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> King David said to him: “What business do I have with you sons of Tsuriya? Let him insult. LORD JEHOVAH has said to him: “Insult David!”, but who says to me, “Why does he think of me thus?"<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_samuel/16.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And the king said: 'What have I to do with you, ye sons of Zeruiah? So let him curse, because the LORD hath said unto him: Curse David; who then shall say: Wherefore hast thou done so?' <a href="/sep/2_samuel/16.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the king said, What have I to do with you, ye sons of Saruia? even let him alone, and so let him curse, for the Lord has told him to curse David: and who shall say, Why hast thou done thus? <a href="/parallel/2_samuel/16-10.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=4584" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/16.htm">Shimei Curses David</a> …9Then Abishai son of Zeruiah said to the king, “Why should this dead dog curse my lord the king? Let me go over and cut off his head!” 10<a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">But the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">replied,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4100.htm" title="4100: mah- (Interrog) -- What? how? anything. ">“What</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- ">have I</a> <a href="/hebrew/wə·lā·ḵem (Conj-w:: Prep:: 2mp) -- ">to do with you,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">O sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/6870.htm" title="6870: ṣə·ru·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- An Israelite woman. Feminine passive participle from the same as tsriy; wounded; Tserujah, an Israelitess.">of Zeruiah?</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kī (Adv) -- That, for, when. ">If</a> <a href="/hebrew/7043.htm" title="7043: yə·qal·lêl (V-Piel-Imperf-3ms) -- To be slight, swift or trifling. A primitive root; to be light, literally Or figuratively.">he curses me</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: wə·ḵī (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">because</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: ’ā·mar (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">told</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7043.htm" title="7043: qal·lêl (V-Piel-Imp-ms) -- To be slight, swift or trifling. A primitive root; to be light, literally Or figuratively.">‘Curse</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wiḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">David,’</a> <a href="/hebrew/4310.htm" title="4310: ū·mî (Conj-w:: Interrog) -- An interrogative pronoun of persons, as mah is of things, who?; also whoever; often used in oblique construction with prefix or suffix.">who</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: yō·mar (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">can ask,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4069.htm" title="4069: mad·dū·a‘ (Interrog) -- Why? for what reason?. Or madduaa; from mah and the passive participle of yada'; what known?; i.e. why?.">‘Why</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ā·śî·ṯāh (V-Qal-Perf-2ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">did you do</a> <a href="/hebrew/3651.htm" title="3651: kên (Adv) -- So, thus. From kuwn; properly, set upright; hence just; but usually rightly or so.">this?’”</a> 11Then David said to Abishai and to all his servants, “Behold, my own son, my own flesh and blood, seeks my life. How much more, then, this Benjamite! Leave him alone and let him curse me, for the LORD has told him so.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/5-39.htm">Matthew 5:39</a> But I tell you not to resist an evil person. If someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also; <a href="/romans/12-19.htm">Romans 12:19</a> Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” <a href="/1_peter/2-23.htm">1 Peter 2:23</a> When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly. <a href="/luke/6-29.htm">Luke 6:29</a> If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. And if someone takes your cloak, do not withhold your tunic as well. <a href="/proverbs/20-22.htm">Proverbs 20:22</a> Do not say, “I will avenge this evil!” Wait on the LORD, and He will save you. <a href="/1_samuel/24-12.htm">1 Samuel 24:12</a> May the LORD judge between you and me, and may the LORD take vengeance on you, but my hand will never be against you. <a href="/1_samuel/26-10.htm">1 Samuel 26:10-11</a> David added, “As surely as the LORD lives, the LORD Himself will strike him down; either his day will come and he will die, or he will go into battle and perish. / But the LORD forbid that I should extend my hand against the LORD’s anointed. Instead, take the spear and water jug by his head, and let us go.” <a href="/romans/12-17.htm">Romans 12:17</a> Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody. <a href="/1_peter/3-9.htm">1 Peter 3:9</a> Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. <a href="/matthew/26-52.htm">Matthew 26:52-54</a> “Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him. “For all who draw the sword will die by the sword. / Are you not aware that I can call on My Father, and He will at once put at My disposal more than twelve legions of angels? / But how then would the Scriptures be fulfilled that say it must happen this way?” <a href="/deuteronomy/32-35.htm">Deuteronomy 32:35</a> Vengeance is Mine; I will repay. In due time their foot will slip; for their day of disaster is near, and their doom is coming quickly.” <a href="/ecclesiastes/7-9.htm">Ecclesiastes 7:9</a> Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger settles in the lap of a fool. <a href="/james/1-19.htm">James 1:19-20</a> My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, / for man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires. <a href="/matthew/5-44.htm">Matthew 5:44</a> But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-15.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:15</a> Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the king said, What have I to do with you, you sons of Zeruiah? so let him curse, because the LORD has said to him, Curse David. Who shall then say, Why have you done so?What have<a href="/2_samuel/3-39.htm">2 Samuel 3:39</a> And I am this day weak, though anointed king; and these men the sons of Zeruiah be too hard for me: the LORD shall reward the doer of evil according to his wickedness.<a href="/2_samuel/19-22.htm">2 Samuel 19:22</a> And David said, What have I to do with you, ye sons of Zeruiah, that ye should this day be adversaries unto me? shall there any man be put to death this day in Israel? for do not I know that I am this day king over Israel?<a href="/1_kings/2-5.htm">1 Kings 2:5</a> Moreover thou knowest also what Joab the son of Zeruiah did to me, and what he did to the two captains of the hosts of Israel, unto Abner the son of Ner, and unto Amasa the son of Jether, whom he slew, and shed the blood of war in peace, and put the blood of war upon his girdle that was about his loins, and in his shoes that were on his feet.Who shall<a href="/job/9-12.htm">Job 9:12</a> Behold, he taketh away, who can hinder him? who will say unto him, What doest thou?<a href="/ecclesiastes/8-4.htm">Ecclesiastes 8:4</a> Where the word of a king is, there is power: and who may say unto him, What doest thou?<a href="/daniel/4-35.htm">Daniel 4:35</a> And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou?<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/16-9.htm">Curse</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-7.htm">Curses</a> <a href="/numbers/24-9.htm">Curseth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-9.htm">Cursing</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-6.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-9.htm">Revile</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-19.htm">Wherefore</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-9.htm">Zeruiah</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-9.htm">Zeru'iah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/16-11.htm">Curse</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-24.htm">Curses</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-20.htm">Curseth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-12.htm">Cursing</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-11.htm">David</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-2.htm">Revile</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-11.htm">Wherefore</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-25.htm">Zeruiah</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-21.htm">Zeru'iah</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 16</div>1. <a href="/2_samuel/16-1.htm">Ziba, by presents and false suggestions, obtains his master's inheritance</a> 5. <a href="/2_samuel/16-5.htm">At Bahurim, Shimei curses David</a> 9. <a href="/2_samuel/16-9.htm">David with patience abstains, and restrains others, from revenge</a> 15. <a href="/2_samuel/16-15.htm">Hushai insinuates himself into Absalom's counsel</a> 20. <a href="/2_samuel/16-20.htm">Ahithophel's counsel</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/16.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_samuel/16.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>But the king replied This phrase indicates King David's response to a situation. David, as the king, holds the highest authority in Israel, and his words carry significant weight. His reply is crucial in understanding his character and leadership style, especially during times of personal crisis.“What have I to do with you, O sons of Zeruiah? The sons of Zeruiah refer to Joab, Abishai, and Asahel, David's nephews and military leaders. They are known for their fierce loyalty and sometimes ruthless behavior. David's question suggests a distancing from their aggressive tendencies, highlighting a recurring tension between David's desire for mercy and the sons' inclination towards violence.If he curses me because the LORD told him, David acknowledges the possibility that Shimei's cursing might be divinely permitted. This reflects David's deep sense of God's sovereignty and his belief that nothing happens outside of God's will. It also shows David's humility and willingness to accept God's discipline, reminiscent of Job's acceptance of suffering.‘Curse David,’ The act of cursing a king was a serious offense, yet David considers that it might be God's will. This reflects David's understanding of his own sinfulness and the consequences of his actions, particularly in light of his past sins with Bathsheba and Uriah, which brought turmoil to his household.who can ask, ‘Why did you do this?’” David's rhetorical question underscores his submission to God's will. It suggests that questioning God's actions is beyond human authority. This echoes the biblical theme of trusting God's wisdom, as seen in <a href="/isaiah/55-8.htm">Isaiah 55:8-9</a>, where God's thoughts and ways are higher than human understanding. David's response is a type of Christ, who also submitted to God's will, even unto death.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The King of Israel, who is fleeing from his son Absalom. David's response to Shimei's cursing reflects his humility and submission to God's sovereignty. 2. <a href="/topical/s/sons_of_zeruiah.htm">Sons of Zeruiah</a> Refers to Joab and Abishai, David's nephews and military commanders. They often exhibit a more aggressive and vengeful approach compared to David's more measured and spiritual response. 3. <a href="/topical/s/shimei.htm">Shimei</a> A member of the house of Saul who curses David as he flees. His actions are seen as a manifestation of the ongoing conflict between the house of Saul and the house of David. 4. <a href="/topical/a/absalom.htm">Absalom</a> David's son, who has rebelled against him, causing David to flee Jerusalem. This rebellion is a significant event in David's life, testing his faith and leadership. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a> The sovereign God of Israel, whose will and purposes are central to the account. David's acknowledgment of God's sovereignty is a key theme in this passage.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/s/sovereignty_of_god.htm">Sovereignty of God</a> Recognize that God is in control of all circumstances, even those that seem unjust or painful. David's response to Shimei's cursing reflects his trust in God's ultimate plan. <a href="/topical/h/humility_and_submission.htm">Humility and Submission</a> Emulate David's humility by submitting to God's will, even when it involves personal suffering or humiliation. This attitude is crucial for spiritual growth and maturity. <a href="/topical/r/restraint_and_mercy.htm">Restraint and Mercy</a> Practice restraint and show mercy towards those who wrong us, trusting that God will deal justly with all parties involved. David's refusal to retaliate against Shimei is a powerful example of this principle. <a href="/topical/f/faith_in_adversity.htm">Faith in Adversity</a> Maintain faith and integrity during times of adversity, understanding that trials can be a means of refining our character and deepening our reliance on God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_16.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 16</a> <a href="/q/does_david's_acceptance_of_cursing_contradict.htm">(2 Samuel 16:10–12) Does David’s acceptance of Shimei’s cursing contradict other texts where blasphemy or cursing of God’s anointed is forbidden? </a> <a href="/q/israel_and_judah's_kings.htm">Who were the kings of Israel and Judah?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_god_kill_uzzah_for_touching_the_ark.htm">Why does God kill Uzzah instantly for touching the Ark to prevent it from falling (2 Samuel 6:7)?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_david_anointed_again_in_2_samuel.htm">In 2 Samuel 2:4, why is David anointed again when he was already anointed in 1 Samuel 16:13?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_samuel/16.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(10) So let him curse.--This translation follows the margin of the Hebrew, as the LXX. and Vulg. also do. David, throughout, recognises that all his sufferings were from the Lord's hand, and he wishes to submit himself entirely to His will. He does not, of course, mean to justify Shimei's wrong; but only to say that, as far as his sin bears upon himself, it is of Divine appointment and he cannot resent it. <a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/16-10.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>But the king הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king replied, וַיֹּ֣אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “What מַה־ (mah-) Interrogative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4100.htm">Strong's 4100: </a> What?, what!, indefinitely what have I לִּ֥י (lî) Preposition | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> to do with you, וְלָכֶ֖ם (wə·lā·ḵem) Conjunctive waw | Preposition | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> O sons בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Zeruiah? צְרֻיָ֑ה (ṣə·ru·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6870.htm">Strong's 6870: </a> Zeruiah -- an Israelite woman If כֹּ֣ה (kōh) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction he curses me יְקַלֵּ֗ל (yə·qal·lêl) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7043.htm">Strong's 7043: </a> To be slight, swift or trifling because כִּ֤י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction the LORD יְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel told him, אָ֤מַר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say ‘Curse קַלֵּ֣ל (qal·lêl) Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7043.htm">Strong's 7043: </a> To be slight, swift or trifling David,’ דָּוִ֔ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse who וּמִ֣י (ū·mî) Conjunctive waw | Interrogative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4310.htm">Strong's 4310: </a> Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix can ask, יֹאמַ֔ר (yō·mar) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say ‘Why מַדּ֖וּעַ (mad·dū·a‘) Interrogative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4069.htm">Strong's 4069: </a> Why? for what reason? did you do עָשִׂ֥יתָה (‘ā·śî·ṯāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make this?’” כֵּֽן׃ (kên) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3651.htm">Strong's 3651: </a> So -- thus <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/16-10.htm">2 Samuel 16:10 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_samuel/16-10.htm">2 Samuel 16:10 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_samuel/16-10.htm">2 Samuel 16:10 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/16-10.htm">2 Samuel 16:10 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_samuel/16-10.htm">2 Samuel 16:10 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/16-10.htm">2 Samuel 16:10 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/16-10.htm">2 Samuel 16:10 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/16-10.htm">2 Samuel 16:10 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/16-10.htm">2 Samuel 16:10 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_samuel/16-10.htm">2 Samuel 16:10 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-10.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 16:10 The king said What have (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/16-9.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 16:9"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 16:9" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/16-11.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 16:11"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 16:11" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>