2 Samuel 16:5 “As King David approached Bahurim, a man from the family of the house o…”

2 Samuel 16:5

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.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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.

World English Bible

When King David came to Bahurim, behold, a man of the family of Saul’s house came out, whose name was Shimei, the son of Gera. He came out and cursed as he came.

American Standard Version

And when king David came to Bahurim, behold, there came out thence a man of the family of the house of Saul, whose name was Shimei, the son of Gera; he came out, and cursed still as he came.

Geneva Bible 1599

And when king Dauid came to Bahurim, behold, thence came out a man of the familie of the house of Saul, named Shimei the sonne of Gera: and he came out, and cursed.

Darby Translation

And when king David came to Bahurim, behold, there came out from thence a man of the family of the house of Saul, whose name was Shimei, the son of Gera: he came forth, and cursed,

Young's Literal Translation

And king David hath come in unto Bahurim, and lo, thence a man is coming out, of the family of the house of Saul, and his name [is] Shimei, son of Gera, he cometh out, coming out and reviling;

Bible in Basic English

And when King David came to Bahurim, a man of Saul's family named Shimei, the son of Gera, came out from there, calling curses after him.

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Cross references

“Bahurim”

2 Samuel 3:16 2 Samuel 17:18 2 Samuel 16:14

2 Samuel 3:16 · BSB

Her husband followed her, weeping all the way to Bahurim. Then Abner said to him, “Go back.” So he returned home.

2 Samuel 17:18 · BSB

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 16:14 · BSB

Finally, the king and all the people with him arrived, exhausted. And there he refreshed himself.

“whose name”

2 Samuel 19:16–18 1 Kings 2:8 1 Kings 2:9 1 Kings 2:36–44 1 Kings 2:45 1 Kings 2:46

2 Samuel 19:16–18 · BSB

Then Shimei son of Gera, a Benjamite from Bahurim, hurried down with the men of Judah to meet King David,

1 Kings 2:8 · BSB

Keep an eye on Shimei the son of Gera, the Benjamite from Bahurim who is with you. He called down bitter curses against me on the day I went to Mahanaim, but when he came down to meet me at the Jordan, I swore to him by…

1 Kings 2:9 · BSB

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 2:36–44 · BSB

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 2:45 · BSB

But King Solomon will be blessed and David’s throne will remain secure before the LORD forever.”

1 Kings 2:46 · BSB

Then the king commanded Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and he went out and struck Shimei down, and he died. Thus the kingdom was firmly established in the hand of Solomon.

“cursed”

Exodus 22:28 1 Samuel 17:43 Psalm 69:26 Psalm 109:16–19 Psalm 109:28 Proverbs 26:2

Exodus 22:28 · BSB

You must not blaspheme God or curse the ruler of your people.

1 Samuel 17:43 · BSB

“Am I a dog,” he said to David, “that you come at me with sticks?” And the Philistine cursed David by his gods.

Psalm 69:26 · BSB

For they persecute the one You struck and recount the pain of those You wounded.

Psalm 109:16–19 · BSB

For he never thought to show kindness, but pursued the poor and needy and brokenhearted, even to their death.

Psalm 109:28 · BSB

Though they curse, You will bless. When they rise up, they will be put to shame, but Your servant will rejoice.

Proverbs 26:2 · BSB

Like a fluttering sparrow or darting swallow, an undeserved curse does not come to rest.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

4So 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!”

6He 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.

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