2 Samuel 16:5

Later on, as King David approached Bahurim, Gera's son Shimei, who was related to the family of Saul's household, went out to meet David, cursing continually as he approached.

2 Samuel 3:16

Her husband accompanied her, crying as he followed after her all the way to Bahurim, where Abner told him, "Leave! Go back!" So he went back.

Exodus 22:28

"You are not to blaspheme God or curse a ruler of your people.

1 Kings 2:8-9

"Pay attention now! You have with you Gera's son Shimei the descendant of Benjamin from Bahurim. He cursed me violently that day when I had to leave for Mahanaim. When he visited me at the Jordan River, I made an oath to the LORD and told him, "I won't execute you with a sword.'

1 Samuel 17:43

The Philistine asked David, "Am I a dog that you come at me with sticks?" Then the Philistine cursed David by his own gods and

2 Samuel 17:18

But a young man observed Jonathan and Ahimaaz and informed Absalom, so they left in a hurry, arrived at the home of a man who lived at Bahurim, and hid inside a well that was in his courtyard.

1 Kings 2:36-46

The king sent for Shimei and told him, "Build yourself a house in Jerusalem and live there, but don't go anywhere from there.

2 Samuel 16:14

Eventually, the king and his entourage arrived exhausted at their destination, and David refreshed himself there.

2 Samuel 19:16-23

The men of Judah went out as far as Gilgal to greet the king and escort him across the Jordan River while Gera's son Shimei, a descendant of Benjamin from Bahurim, accompanied them to meet King David.

Psalm 69:26

For they persecute those whom you have struck, and they brag about the pain of those you have wounded.

Psalm 109:16-19

For he didn't think to extend gracious love; he harassed to death the poor, the needy, and the broken hearted.

Psalm 109:28

They will curse, but you will bless. When they attack, they will be humiliated, while your servant rejoices.

Proverbs 26:2

Like a fluttering sparrow or a swallow in flight, a curse without cause will not alight.

Ecclesiastes 10:20

Do not curse the king, even in your thoughts. Do not curse the rich, even in your bedroom. For a bird will fly by and tell what you say, or something with wings may talk about it.

Isaiah 8:21

"They'll pass through the land, while greatly distressed and hungry. When they are hungry, they'll become enraged, and they'll curse their king and their god. They'll turn their faces upwards,

Matthew 5:11-12

"How blessed are you whenever people insult you, persecute you, and say all sorts of evil things against you falsely because of me!

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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.

General references

Bible References

Whose name

2 Samuel 19:16
The men of Judah went out as far as Gilgal to greet the king and escort him across the Jordan River while Gera's son Shimei, a descendant of Benjamin from Bahurim, accompanied them to meet King David.
1 Kings 2:8
"Pay attention now! You have with you Gera's son Shimei the descendant of Benjamin from Bahurim. He cursed me violently that day when I had to leave for Mahanaim. When he visited me at the Jordan River, I made an oath to the LORD and told him, "I won't execute you with a sword.'

General references

Job 31:29
"Have I rejoiced in the destruction of those who hate me, or have I been happy that evil caught up with him?
Proverbs 17:11
A rebellious person seeks evil; a cruel emissary will be sent to oppose him.

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