2 Samuel 16:5

Good News Translation

When King David arrived at Bahurim, one of Saul's relatives, Shimei son of Gera, came out to meet him, cursing him as he came.

Cross References

2 Samuel 16:14

The king and all his men were worn out when they reached the Jordan, and there they rested.

2 Samuel 16:4

The king said to Ziba, “Everything that belonged to Mephibosheth is yours.” “I am your servant,” Ziba replied. “May I always please Your Majesty!”

2 Samuel 16:6

Shimei started throwing stones at David and his officials, even though David was surrounded by his men and his bodyguards.

2 Samuel 17:18

But one day a boy happened to see them, and he told Absalom; so they hurried off to hide in the house of a certain man in Bahurim. He had a well near his house, and they got down in it.

2 Samuel 3:16

Paltiel followed her all the way to the town of Bahurim, crying as he went. But when Abner said, “Go back home,” he did.

Esther 2:5

There in Susa lived a Jew named Mordecai son of Jair; he was from the tribe of Benjamin and was a descendant of Kish and Shimei.

Job 30:11

Because God has made me weak and helpless, they turn against me with all their fury.

Psalm 102:8

All day long my enemies insult me; those who mock me use my name in cursing.

Psalm 109:28

They may curse me, but you will bless me. May my persecutors be defeated, and may I, your servant, be glad.

Psalm 69:26

They persecute those whom you have punished; they talk about the sufferings of those you have wounded.

Exodus 22:27

because it is the only covering he has to keep him warm. What else can he sleep in? When he cries out to me for help, I will answer him because I am merciful.

Exodus 22:28

“Do not speak evil of God, and do not curse a leader of your people.

Proverbs 26:2

Curses cannot hurt you unless you deserve them. They are like birds that fly by and never light.

Ecclesiastes 10:20

Don't criticize the king, even silently, and don't criticize the rich, even in the privacy of your bedroom. A bird might carry the message and tell them what you said.

Isaiah 8:21

The people will wander through the land, discouraged and hungry. In their hunger and their anger they will curse their king and their God. They may look up to the sky

1 Samuel 17:43

He said to David, “What's that stick for? Do you think I'm a dog?” And he called down curses from his god on David.