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As Shimei went, he yelled curses, threw stones, and flung dust at David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/16.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And as David and his men went by the way, Shimei went along on the hill's side over against him, and cursed as he went, and threw stones at him, and cast dust.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/16.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And as David and his men went along the road, Shimei went along the hillside opposite him and cursed as he went, threw stones at him and kicked up dust.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So David and his men went on the road; and Shimei kept going on the hillside close beside him, and as he went he cursed and threw stones and dirt at him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/16.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So David and his men went on the way; and Shimei went along on the hillside parallel with him and as he went he cursed and cast stones and threw dust at him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />So David and his men went on the way; and Shimei went along on the hillside parallel with him and as he went he cursed, and cast stones and threw dust at him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So David and his men went on the way; and Shimei went along on the hillside parallel with him and as he went he cursed and cast stones and threw dust at him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So David and his men went on the road; and Shimei went along on the hillside close beside David and cursed as he went and threw stones and dust at him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So David and his men proceeded along the road as Shimei was going along the ridge of the hill opposite him. As Shimei went, he cursed David, threw stones at him, and kicked up dust.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So David and his men proceeded along the road as Shimei was going along the ridge of the hill opposite him. As Shimei went, he cursed David, and threw stones and dirt at him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/16.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />So David and his men went by the way; and Shimei went along on the hill-side over against him, and cursed as he went, and threw stones at him, and cast dust.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_samuel/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />David and the others went on down the road. Shimei went along the hillside by the road, cursing and throwing rocks and dirt at them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/16.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />So David and his men went by the way: and Shimei went along on the hill side over against him, and cursed as he went, and threw stones at him, and cast dust.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />As David and his men went along the road, Shimei was walking along the hillside parallel to him. Shimei cursed, hurled stones, and threw dirt at David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/16.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />So David and his men continued along the road. Shimei kept up with them, walking on the hillside; he was cursing and throwing stones and dirt at them as he went. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/16.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So David and his entourage went on their way, and Shimei walked along the hillside with him, cursing, throwing rocks, and tossing dirt at David as they went along. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/16.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So David and his men went on their way. But Shimei kept going along the side of the hill opposite him, yelling curses as he threw stones and dirt at them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />So David and his men went by the way; and Shimei went along on the hillside opposite him, and cursed as he went, threw stones at his flank, and threw dirt. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And as David and his men went by the way, Shimei went along on the hill's side over against him, and cursed as he went, and threw stones at him, and cast dust.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So David and his men proceeded along the road as Shimei went along the ridge of the hill opposite him. As Shimei went, he yelled curses, threw stones, and flung dust at David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/16.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />So David and his men went by the way; and Shimei went along on the hillside opposite him and cursed as he went, threw stones at him, and threw dust. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And David goes with his men in the way, and Shimei is going at the side of the hill opposite him, going on, and he reviles, and stones with stones close by him, and has dusted with dust.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And David goeth with his men in the way, and Shimei is going at the side of the hill over-against him, going on, and he revileth, and stoneth with stones over-against him, and hath dusted with dust.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And David went, and his men, in the way; and Shimei went by the side of the mountain near to him going, and he will curse and stone with stones near to him, and dusting with dust.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_samuel/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And David and his men with him went by the way. And Semei by the hill's side went over against him, cursing, and casting stones at him, and scattering earth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And so, David continued walking along the way, and his associates with him. But Shimei was advancing along the ridge of the mountain on the side opposite him, cursing and throwing stones at him, and scattering dirt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/16.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />David and his men continued on the road, while Shimei kept up with them on the hillside, all the while cursing and throwing stones and dirt as he went.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />So David and his men went on the road, while Shimei went along on the hillside opposite him and cursed as he went, throwing stones and flinging dust at him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And as David and his servants went on the way, Shimei walked along the mountain side opposite him and cursed him as he went and threw stones at him and cast dust at him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/16.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And David was going, and his Servants, on the road, and Shemi was going on the side of the mountain opposite him. He was insulting him and he was stoning him with stones and he was throwing dirt at him<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_samuel/16.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />So David and his men went by the way; and Shimei went along on the hill-side over against him, and cursed as he went, and threw stones at him, and cast dust.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/16.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And David and all the men with him went on the way: and Semei went by the side of the hill next to him, cursing as he went, and casting stones at him, and sprinkling him with dirt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/16-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=4623" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/16.htm">Shimei Curses David</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">12</span>Perhaps the LORD will see my affliction and repay me with good for the cursing I receive today.” <span class="reftext">13</span><span class="highl"><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.">So David</a> <a href="/hebrew/582.htm" title="582: wa·’ă·nā·šāw (Conj-w:: N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Man, mankind. From 'anash; properly, a mortal; hence, a man in general.">and his men</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: way·yê·leḵ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">proceeded</a> <a href="/hebrew/1870.htm" title="1870: bad·då̄·rɛḵs (Prep-b, Art:: N-cs) -- Way, road, distance, journey, manner. From darak; a road; figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb.">along the road</a> <a href="/hebrew/8096.htm" title="8096: wə·šim·‘î (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- The name of a number of Isr. From shema'; famous; Shimi, the name of twenty Israelites.">as Shimei</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: hō·lêḵ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">went</a> <a href="/hebrew/6763.htm" title="6763: bə·ṣê·la‘ (Prep-b:: N-fsc) -- Or tsaltah; from tsala'; a rib, literally or figuratively; hence, a side, literally or figuratively; architecturally, a timber or plank.">along the ridge</a> <a href="/hebrew/2022.htm" title="2022: hā·hār (Art:: N-ms) -- Mountain, hill, hill country. A shortened form of harar; a mountain or range of hills.">of the hill</a> <a href="/hebrew/5980.htm" title="5980: lə·‘um·mā·ṯōw (Prep-l:: 3ms) -- Close by, side by side with. From amam; conjunction, i.e. Society; mostly adverb or preposition, near, beside, along with.">opposite him.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: hā·lō·wḵ (V-Qal-InfAbs) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">As Shimei went,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7043.htm" title="7043: way·qal·lêl (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To be slight, swift or trifling. A primitive root; to be light, literally Or figuratively.">he yelled curses,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5619.htm" title="5619: way·saq·qêl (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To stone, put to death by stoning. A primitive root; properly, to be weighty; but used only in the sense of lapidation or its contrary.">threw stones,</a> <a href="/hebrew/68.htm" title="68: bā·’ă·ḇā·nîm (Prep-b, Art:: N-fp) -- A stone. From the root of banah through the meaning to build; a stone."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6080.htm" title="6080: wə·‘ip·par (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConjPerf-3ms) --: a primitive root: meaning either to be gray or perhaps rather to pulverize; used only as denominative from aphar, to be dust.">and flung</a> <a href="/hebrew/6083.htm" title="6083: be·‘ā·p̄ār (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- Dry earth, dust. From aphar; dust; hence, clay, earth, mud.">dust</a> <a href="/hebrew/5980.htm" title="5980: lə·‘um·mā·ṯōw (Prep-l:: 3ms) -- Close by, side by side with. From amam; conjunction, i.e. Society; mostly adverb or preposition, near, beside, along with.">at David.</a> </span><span class="reftext">14</span>Finally, the king and all the people with him arrived, exhausted. And there he refreshed himself.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-11.htm">Matthew 5:11-12</a></span><br />Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. / Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-14.htm">Romans 12:14</a></span><br />Bless those who persecute you. Bless and do not curse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-23.htm">1 Peter 2:23</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-28.htm">Luke 6:28</a></span><br />bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/4-12.htm">1 Corinthians 4:12-13</a></span><br />We work hard with our own hands. When we are vilified, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure it; / when we are slandered, we answer gently. Up to this moment we have become the scum of the earth, the refuse of the world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-23.htm">Matthew 10:23</a></span><br />When they persecute you in one town, flee to the next. Truly I tell you, you will not reach all the towns of Israel before the Son of Man comes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-9.htm">1 Peter 3:9</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-2.htm">James 1:2-4</a></span><br />Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, / because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. / Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-44.htm">Matthew 5:44</a></span><br />But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-17.htm">Romans 12:17-21</a></span><br />Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody. / If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone. / 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.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-43.htm">1 Samuel 17:43</a></span><br />“Am I a dog,” he said to David, “that you come at me with sticks?” And the Philistine cursed David by his gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/19-21.htm">2 Samuel 19:21-23</a></span><br />But Abishai son of Zeruiah said, “Shouldn’t Shimei be put to death for this, because he cursed the LORD’s anointed?” / And David replied, “Sons of Zeruiah, what have I to do with you, that you should be my adversaries today? Should any man be put to death in Israel today? Am I not indeed aware that today I am king over Israel?” / So the king said to Shimei, “You shall not die.” And the king swore an oath to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/24-14.htm">1 Samuel 24:14</a></span><br />Against whom has the king of Israel come out? Whom are you pursuing? A dead dog? A flea?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/12-16.htm">2 Samuel 12:16</a></span><br />David pleaded with God for the boy. He fasted and went into his house and spent the night lying in sackcloth on the ground.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/15-30.htm">2 Samuel 15:30</a></span><br />But David continued up the Mount of Olives, weeping as he went up. His head was covered, and he was walking barefoot. And all the people with him covered their heads and went up, weeping as they went.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And as David and his men went by the way, Shimei went along on the hill's side over against him, and cursed as he went, and threw stones at him, and cast dust.</p><p class="hdg">cursed</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/16-5.htm">2 Samuel 16:5,6</a></b></br> And when king David came to Bahurim, behold, thence came out a man of the family of the house of Saul, whose name <i>was</i> Shimei, the son of Gera: he came forth, and cursed still as he came… </p><p class="hdg">cast dust [heb] dusted him with dust</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/23-23.htm">Acts 23:23</a></b></br> And he called unto <i>him</i> two centurions, saying, Make ready two hundred soldiers to go to Caesarea, and horsemen threescore and ten, and spearmen two hundred, at the third hour of the night;</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/16-6.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-30.htm">Continued</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-12.htm">Cursed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-12.htm">Cursing</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-11.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-32.htm">Dust</a> <a href="/revelation/14-19.htm">Flung</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-1.htm">Hill</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-34.htm">Hillside</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-34.htm">Hill-Side</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-23.htm">Opposite</a> <a href="/2_samuel/11-15.htm">Over-Against</a> <a href="/exodus/36-22.htm">Parallel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-43.htm">Revileth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-34.htm">Road</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-16.htm">Sending</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-7.htm">Shimei</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-7.htm">Shim'e-I</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-6.htm">Side</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-6.htm">Stones</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-6.htm">Stoneth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-6.htm">Threw</a> <a href="/1_samuel/5-9.htm">Throwing</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-30.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/18-17.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-18.htm">Continued</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-21.htm">Cursed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-21.htm">Cursing</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-23.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-43.htm">Dust</a> <a href="/lamentations/3-53.htm">Flung</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-21.htm">Hill</a> <a href="/isaiah/5-1.htm">Hillside</a> <a href="/luke/8-32.htm">Hill-Side</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-4.htm">Opposite</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-13.htm">Over-Against</a> <a href="/ezekiel/42-7.htm">Parallel</a> <a href="/job/3-1.htm">Revileth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-23.htm">Road</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-29.htm">Sending</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-16.htm">Shimei</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-16.htm">Shim'e-I</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-4.htm">Side</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-17.htm">Stones</a> <a href="/luke/13-34.htm">Stoneth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-17.htm">Threw</a> <a href="/jeremiah/45-4.htm">Throwing</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-15.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 16</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/16-1.htm">Ziba, by presents and false suggestions, obtains his master's inheritance</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/16-5.htm">At Bahurim, Shimei curses David</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/16-9.htm">David with patience abstains, and restrains others, from revenge</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/16-15.htm">Hushai insinuates himself into Absalom's counsel</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/16-20.htm">Ahithophel's counsel</a></span><br></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'; 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This journey is a humbling experience for David, reflecting the consequences of his past sins, particularly the incident with Bathsheba and Uriah. The road symbolizes the path of suffering and repentance that David must walk, reminiscent of the trials faced by God's chosen leaders throughout Scripture.<p><b>as Shimei went along the ridge of the hill opposite him</b><br>Shimei, a member of the house of Saul, represents the lingering animosity and division within Israel. His position on the ridge signifies a place of perceived superiority and judgment over David. This scene echoes the broader theme of opposition faced by God's anointed, paralleling the rejection and scorn that Jesus would later endure from those who opposed His messianic mission.<p><b>As Shimei went, he yelled curses</b><br>Shimei's curses are a manifestation of the deep-seated resentment against David, reflecting the political and personal grievances that have festered since Saul's reign. In the cultural context, cursing a king was a serious offense, yet David's restraint in not retaliating highlights his submission to God's sovereignty and justice, trusting that God will vindicate him in due time.<p><b>threw stones</b><br>The act of throwing stones is symbolic of judgment and condemnation. In biblical times, stoning was a method of execution for blasphemy and other serious offenses. Shimei's actions can be seen as an attempt to publicly shame and condemn David, yet they also foreshadow the unjust accusations and physical abuse that Jesus would face during His passion.<p><b>and flung dust at David</b><br>Flinging dust is an expression of contempt and derision, signifying the lowly state to which David has been reduced. This act underscores the humiliation and suffering that David endures, serving as a type of Christ, who bore the scorn and rejection of humanity. The imagery of dust also recalls the curse of the fall, highlighting the brokenness of the world and the need for redemption through God's chosen king.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The King of Israel, who is fleeing from his son Absalom. David is a central figure in this passage, demonstrating humility and patience in the face of adversity.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/shimei.htm">Shimei</a></b><br>A member of the house of Saul, who curses and throws stones at David. His actions reflect the lingering animosity from Saul's supporters towards David.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/absalom.htm">Absalom</a></b><br>Although not directly mentioned in this verse, Absalom's rebellion is the reason for David's flight. His betrayal sets the stage for the events in this chapter.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_road.htm">The Road</a></b><br>Represents David's journey and the trials he faces. It is a physical path but also symbolizes the spiritual and emotional journey David is undergoing.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_hillside.htm">The Hillside</a></b><br>Shimei's position on the hillside signifies his opposition and the elevated position from which he hurls insults, both literally and figuratively.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/r/responding_to_persecution_with_grace.htm">Responding to Persecution with Grace</a></b><br>David's response to Shimei's cursing is a powerful example of humility and restraint. Instead of retaliating, David accepts the situation, trusting in God's justice.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trusting_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trusting God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>David's journey, despite being fraught with danger and humiliation, is marked by his trust in God's plan. Believers are encouraged to trust God's sovereignty in their own trials.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_forgiveness.htm">The Power of Forgiveness</a></b><br>By not retaliating against Shimei, David demonstrates forgiveness. This act of grace is a model for Christians to forgive those who wrong them.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/endurance_in_trials.htm">Endurance in Trials</a></b><br>David's perseverance along the road, despite the insults and physical attacks, teaches believers the importance of enduring hardships with faith.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_16.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 16</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/ark_to_jerusalem__before_or_after_philistines.htm">When did David bring the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem? Before defeating the Philistines or after? After (2 Samuel 5 and 6) Before (I Chronicles 13 and 14)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_many_famine_years_for_david.htm">God sent his prophet to threaten David with how many years of famine? Seven (2 Samuel 24:13) Three (I Chronicles 21:12)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_david's_promise_to_shimei_change.htm">How can 2 Samuel 19:18-23 reconcile David's promise to spare Shimei with later biblical texts (e.g., 1 Kings 2:8-9) commanding his execution?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/16-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">So David</span><br /><span class="heb">דָּוִ֛ד</span> <span class="translit">(dā·wiḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> </span><span class="str2">David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and his men</span><br /><span class="heb">וַאֲנָשָׁ֖יו</span> <span class="translit">(wa·’ă·nā·šāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">proceeded</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֵּ֧לֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yê·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">along the road</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּדָּ֑רֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(bad·dā·reḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1870.htm">Strong's 1870: </a> </span><span class="str2">A road, a course of life, mode of action</span><br /><br /><span class="word">as Shimei</span><br /><span class="heb">וְשִׁמְעִ֡י</span> <span class="translit">(wə·šim·‘î)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8096.htm">Strong's 8096: </a> </span><span class="str2">Shimei -- the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">went</span><br /><span class="heb">הֹלֵךְ֩</span> <span class="translit">(hō·lêḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">along the ridge</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּצֵ֨לַע</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ṣê·la‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6763.htm">Strong's 6763: </a> </span><span class="str2">A rib, a side, a, timber, plank</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the hill</span><br /><span class="heb">הָהָ֜ר</span> <span class="translit">(hā·hār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2022.htm">Strong's 2022: </a> </span><span class="str2">Mountain, hill, hill country</span><br /><br /><span class="word">opposite him.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְעֻמָּת֗וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(lə·‘um·mā·ṯōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5980.htm">Strong's 5980: </a> </span><span class="str2">Society, near, beside, along with</span><br /><br /><span class="word">As Shimei went,</span><br /><span class="heb">הָלוֹךְ֙</span> <span class="translit">(hā·lō·wḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he yelled curses,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיְקַלֵּ֔ל</span> <span class="translit">(way·qal·lêl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7043.htm">Strong's 7043: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be slight, swift or trifling</span><br /><br /><span class="word">threw stones,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיְסַקֵּ֤ל</span> <span class="translit">(way·saq·qêl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5619.htm">Strong's 5619: </a> </span><span class="str2">To stone, put to death by stoning</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and flung</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעִפַּ֖ר</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘ip·par)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6080.htm">Strong's 6080: </a> </span><span class="str2">To throw dust</span><br /><br /><span class="word">dust</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּעָפָֽר׃</span> <span class="translit">(be·‘ā·p̄ār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6083.htm">Strong's 6083: </a> </span><span class="str2">Dust, clay, earth, mud</span><br /><br /><span class="word">at [David].</span><br /><span class="heb">לְעֻמָּת֔וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(lə·‘um·mā·ṯōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5980.htm">Strong's 5980: </a> </span><span class="str2">Society, near, beside, along with</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/16-13.htm">2 Samuel 16:13 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/16-13.htm">2 Samuel 16:13 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/16-13.htm">2 Samuel 16:13 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/16-13.htm">2 Samuel 16:13 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/16-13.htm">2 Samuel 16:13 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/16-13.htm">2 Samuel 16:13 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/16-13.htm">2 Samuel 16:13 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/16-13.htm">2 Samuel 16:13 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/16-13.htm">2 Samuel 16:13 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/16-13.htm">2 Samuel 16:13 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/16-13.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 16:13 So David and his men went (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/16-12.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 16:12"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 16:12" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/16-14.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 16:14"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 16:14" /></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>