2 Samuel 16:7
2 Samuel 16:7 in Multiple Translations
And as he yelled curses, Shimei said, “Get out, get out, you worthless man of bloodshed!
And thus said Shimei when he cursed, Come out, come out, thou bloody man, and thou man of Belial:
And thus said Shimei when he cursed, Begone, begone, thou man of blood, and base fellow:
And Shimei said, with curses, Be gone, be gone, you man of blood, you good-for-nothing:
“Get out of here, just get out, you murderer, you wicked man!” Shimei said as he cursed.
And thus sayde Shimei when hee cursed, Come forth, come foorth thou murtherer, and wicked man.
And thus said Shimei in his reviling, 'Go out, go out, O man of blood, and man of worthlessness!
Shimei said when he cursed, “Be gone, be gone, you man of blood, and wicked fellow!
And thus said Shimei when he cursed, Come out, come out, thou bloody man, and thou man of Belial:
And thus said Semei when he cursed the king: Come out, come out, thou man of blood, and thou man of Belial.
Shimei cursed David and said to him, “Get out of here, you murderer, you scoundrel!
And he cursed David like this, “You are a no good trouble maker. You are a cheeky one, a murderer. You are boss for nothing. Go away.
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Study Notes — 2 Samuel 16:7
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- 2 Samuel 16:7 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 16:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Samuel 16:7
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Samuel 16:7
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Samuel 16:7
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Samuel 16:7
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Samuel 16:7
- Barnes' Notes on 2 Samuel 16:7
- Whedon's Commentary on 2 Samuel 16:7
- Sermons on 2 Samuel 16:7
Context — Shimei Curses David
7And as he yelled curses, Shimei said, “Get out, get out, you worthless man of bloodshed!
8The LORD has paid you back for all the blood of the house of Saul, in whose place you have reigned, and the LORD has delivered the kingdom into the hand of your son Absalom. See, you have come to ruin because you are a man of bloodshed!” 9Then Abishai son of Zeruiah said to the king, “Why should this dead dog curse my lord the king? Let me go over and cut off his head!”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Deuteronomy 13:13 | that wicked men have arisen from among you and have led the people of their city astray, saying, “Let us go and serve other gods” (which you have not known), |
| 2 | 1 Samuel 25:17 | Now consider carefully what you must do, because disaster looms over our master and all his household. For he is such a scoundrel that nobody can speak to him!” |
| 3 | 1 Kings 21:10 | But seat two scoundrels opposite him and have them testify, ‘You have cursed both God and the king!’ Then take him out and stone him to death.” |
| 4 | 1 Samuel 2:12 | Now the sons of Eli were wicked men; they had no regard for the LORD |
| 5 | 2 Samuel 11:15–17 | In the letter he wrote: “Put Uriah at the front of the fiercest battle; then withdraw from him, so that he may be struck down and killed.” So as Joab besieged the city, he assigned Uriah to a place where he saw the strongest enemy soldiers. And when the men of the city came out and fought against Joab, some of David’s servants fell, and Uriah the Hittite also died. |
| 6 | Psalms 51:14 | Deliver me from bloodguilt, O God, the God of my salvation, and my tongue will sing of Your righteousness. |
| 7 | Psalms 5:6 | You destroy those who tell lies; the LORD abhors the man of bloodshed and deceit. |
| 8 | 2 Samuel 3:37 | So on that day all the troops and all Israel were convinced that the king had no part in the murder of Abner son of Ner. |
| 9 | 1 Kings 21:13 | And the two scoundrels came in and sat opposite Naboth, and these men testified against him before the people, saying, “Naboth has cursed both God and the king!” So they took him outside the city and stoned him to death. |
| 10 | 2 Samuel 12:9 | Why then have you despised the command of the LORD by doing evil in His sight? You put Uriah the Hittite to the sword and took his wife as your own, for you have slain him with the sword of the Ammonites. |
2 Samuel 16:7 Summary
In 2 Samuel 16:7, Shimei yells curses at King David, calling him a 'worthless man of bloodshed' because he believes David is responsible for the downfall of the house of Saul. This means that Shimei thinks David has been involved in violent or bloody acts, similar to what is written in Psalm 51:14. We can learn from this verse that our words have power, and we should be careful not to speak against or curse others, as seen in Exodus 22:28 and Luke 6:27-28. Instead, we should trust God and remain humble, even in the face of opposition or criticism, just like David did in this situation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was Shimei yelling curses at King David?
Shimei was yelling curses at King David because he believed David was responsible for the downfall of the house of Saul, as seen in 2 Samuel 16:8, and he thought the LORD had paid David back for all the blood of the house of Saul, in whose place David had reigned, similar to what is written in Deuteronomy 32:35.
What does it mean to be a 'man of bloodshed'?
To be a 'man of bloodshed' means to be someone who has been involved in violent or bloody acts, as Shimei accused David of being in 2 Samuel 16:7-8, which is also seen in the context of Psalm 51:14 where David acknowledges his sin of bloodshed.
Is it ever right to curse a leader like Shimei did to King David?
No, it is not right to curse a leader, as seen in Exodus 22:28, where it is written that we should not curse God or a ruler of your people, and in Acts 23:5, where Paul says that he did not know that the high priest was a ruler when he spoke against him.
How should we respond to people who speak against us like Shimei spoke against David?
We should respond with humility and silence, as David did in 2 Samuel 16:10-12, where he said that the LORD had told Shimei to curse him, and we should also consider the example of Jesus in Luke 6:27-28, where He taught us to love our enemies and bless those who curse us.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I have spoken against or cursed others, and how can I make amends and seek forgiveness?
- How do I respond when people speak against me or curse me, and what can I learn from David's example in this situation?
- What are some areas in my life where I may be guilty of 'bloodshed' or harming others, and how can I seek forgiveness and make things right?
- How can I balance the desire to defend myself with the need to trust God and remain humble in the face of opposition or criticism, as seen in Proverbs 26:4-5?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 16:7
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Samuel 16:7
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Samuel 16:7
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Samuel 16:7
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Samuel 16:7
Cambridge Bible on 2 Samuel 16:7
Barnes' Notes on 2 Samuel 16:7
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Samuel 16:7
Sermons on 2 Samuel 16:7
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Epistle 214 by George Fox | George Fox preaches about the power of the Lord God being over those who pray sincerely, contrasting it with those who pray insincerely with an earthly, dark spirit. He warns again |
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(1 Samuel) Blessed Sons and Wicked Sons by David Guzik | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Hannah and her dedication of her son Samuel to the Lord. He emphasizes the joy and praise that Hannah expresses in her prayer to |
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Sins Against Chastity by Samuel Logan Brengle | Samuel Logan Brengle addresses the serious nature of sins against chastity, contrasting the actions of Eli's sons with those of Samuel's sons. He argues that Eli's failure to restr |
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Speaking With the Authority of God by John Daniel Jones | John Daniel Jones emphasizes the importance of character in wielding moral authority, highlighting that true power for God comes from being a person of God. He stresses that withou |
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Righteousness in the Old Testament by Art Katz | Art Katz explores the concept of righteousness in the Old Testament, emphasizing that it is fundamentally about fulfilling the demands of relationships, particularly with God and t |
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A Burning Heart, a Burning Tongue by Richard E. Bieber | Richard E. Bieber emphasizes the importance of Christians being in touch with the anguish of the world to avoid becoming stale or sterile. He challenges believers to speak words of |
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Filth and Blood Purged by the Spirit Judgment and the Spirit of Burning by J.C. Philpot | J.C. Philpot preaches about the cleansing work of the Lord in purging the filth of the daughters of Zion and the blood of Jerusalem through the spirit of judgment and burning. He e |







