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2 Samuel 16:7 · KJV

"And thus said Shimei when he cursed, Come out, come out, thou bloody man, and thou man of Belial:"

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Passage Context

5And 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.
6And he cast stones at David, and at all the servants of king David: and all the people and all the mighty men were on his right hand and on his left.
7And thus said Shimei when he cursed, Come out, come out, thou bloody man, and thou man of Belial:
8The LORD hath returned upon thee all the blood of the house of Saul, in whose stead thou hast reigned; and the LORD hath delivered the kingdom into the hand of Absalom thy son: and, behold, thou art taken in thy mischief, because thou art a bloody man.
9Then said Abishai the son of Zeruiah unto the king, Why should this dead dog curse my lord the king? let me go over, I pray thee, and take off his head.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond to criticism or curses from others?

2

What does it mean for you to face opposition in your life?

3

When have you felt unjustly accused or attacked?

Life Application

conflict

Consider how you can respond to criticism with grace rather than anger.

forgiveness

Reflect on someone who has wronged you and think about how you can extend forgiveness.

People in This Verse

ShimeiOT

A member of Saul's family who openly cursed David during his flight. His actions symbolize the lingering animosity from Saul's reign.

First appearance: 2 Samuel 16:5

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