As King David approached Bahurim, a man from the family of the house of Saul was just coming out. His name was Shimei son of Gera, and as he approached, he kept yelling out curses. Cross References Exodus 22:28You must not blaspheme God or curse the ruler of your people. 1 Samuel 17:43 "Am I a dog," he said to David, "that you come at me with sticks?" And the Philistine cursed David by his gods. 2 Samuel 3:16 Her husband followed her, weeping all the way to Bahurim. Then Abner said to him, "Go back." So he returned home. 2 Samuel 16:4 So the king said to Ziba, "All that belongs to Mephibosheth is now yours!" "I humbly bow before you," said Ziba. "May I find favor in your eyes, my lord the king!" 2 Samuel 16:6 He threw stones at David and at all the servants of the king, though the troops and all the mighty men were on David's right and left. 2 Samuel 17:18 But a young man did see them and told Absalom. So the two left quickly and came to the house of a man in Bahurim. He had a well in his courtyard, and they climbed down into it. 2 Samuel 19:16 Then Shimei son of Gera, a Benjamite from Bahurim, hurried down with the men of Judah to meet King David, 2 Samuel 19:20 For your servant knows that I have sinned, so here I am today as the first of all the house of Joseph to come down to meet my lord the king." 1 Kings 2:8 Keep an eye on Shimei the son of Gera, the Benjamite with you from Bahurim who called down bitter curses against me on the day I went to Mahanaim. But he came down to meet me at the Jordan, and I swore to him by the LORD: 'I will never kill you with the sword.' 1 Kings 2:9 Now therefore, do not hold him guiltless, for you are a wise man. You know what you ought to do to him to bring his gray head down to Sheol in blood." 1 Kings 2:36 Then the king summoned Shimei and said to him, "Build a house for yourself in Jerusalem and live there, but do not go anywhere else. 1 Kings 2:44 The king also said, "You know in your heart all the evil that you did to my father David. Therefore the LORD will bring your evil back upon your head. Psalm 102:8 All day long my enemies taunt me; they ridicule and curse me. Chapter Outline 1. Ziba, by presents and false suggestions, obtains his master's inheritance5. At Bahurim, Shimei curses David 9. David with patience abstains, and restrains others, from revenge 15. Hushai insinuates himself into Absalom's counsel 20. Ahithophel's counsel Jump to Previous Approached Bahurim Bahu'rim Clan Continually Cursed Cursing David Family Forth Gera House Kept Saul Saul's Shimei Shim'e-I ThenceJump to Next Approached Bahurim Bahu'rim Clan Continually Cursed Cursing David Family Forth Gera House Kept Saul Saul's Shimei Shim'e-I Thence |
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