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2 Samuel 16:5

King James Version (KJV)

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2 Samuel 16:5

Verse 5 of 23

Scripture focus

And when king David came to Bahurim, behold, thence 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 still as he came.

2 Samuel 16:5 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Samuel 16:5

Theological / Devotional

Bahurim. A village on the road from Jerusalem to the Jordan (see on 2 Samuel 3:16), now Ras et-Tmim, directly east of Mt. Scopus.

Shimei. Shimei was a Benjamite. Many members of this tribe, though held under restraint when David was strong, were ever ready to turn against him when the opportunity offered. Shimei had not previously given any indication that he was disloyal to David. But as soon as adversity struck he showed his true colors. Where previously he had honored David, now he reviled and cursed him. Such a spirit is inspired by Satan, who delights to bring misery upon those who are already suffering misfortune.

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