2 Samuel 16:5

Plain English Version

David and his mob came close to a town called Bahurim. A man called Shimmey came out to meet them. He was one of Saul’s relatives, and his father’s name was Gera. He started to swear at David and talk curses.

Cross References

2 Samuel 16:6

And he threw stones at them. David’s soldiers and guards were standing with David, but Shimmey kept on throwing stones at all of them.

1 Samuel 17:43

Why are you coming at me with a stick? Do you think I’m a dog? All right, come. I will kill you dead, so the birds and the wild animals can eat your body. I will kill you dead properly.” And he called out to his gods and told them to curse David.