Parallel Verses
New Heart English Bible
When king David came to Bahurim, behold, a man of the family of the house of Saul came out, whose name was Shimei, the son of Gera. He came out, and cursed still as he came.
New American Standard Bible
When King David came to
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.
Holman Bible
When King David got to Bahurim, a man belonging to the family of the house of Saul was just coming out. His name was Shimei son of Gera,
International Standard Version
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.
A Conservative Version
And when king David came to Bahurim, behold, there came out from there a man of the family of the house of Saul whose name was Shimei, the son of Gera. He came out, cursing 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.
Amplified
When King David came to Bahurim, a man named Shimei, the son of Gera, came out from there. He was of the family of Saul’s household and he was cursing continually as he came out.
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.
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,
Julia Smith Translation
And king David went to Bahurim, and behold, from thence a man will come forth from the family of the house of Saul, and his name Shimei, son of Gera: he came forth, coming forth and cursing.
King James 2000
And when king David came to Bahurim, behold, there 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 continually as he came.
Lexham Expanded Bible
King David came up to Bahurim and suddenly a man from there [was] coming out from the family of the house of Saul, and his name [was] Shimei the son of Gera. {He was cursing as he came out}.
Modern King James verseion
And King David came to Bahurim. And, behold, a man of the house of Saul came out from there, whose name was Shimei, the son of Gera. He came out, and he came cursing.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And when king David came to Bahurim, behold, thence came out a man of the kindred of the house of Saul named Shimei, the son of Gera; and he came out cursing.
NET Bible
Then King David reached Bahurim. There a man from Saul's extended family named Shimei son of Gera came out, yelling curses as he approached.
The Emphasized Bible
And, when King David had come as far as Bahurim, lo! from thence a man coming out, of the family of the house of Saul, whose name, was Shimei son of Gera, coming out and cursing as he came.
Webster
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 the house of Saul came out, whose name was Shimei, the son of Gera. He came out, and cursed still as he came.
Youngs 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;
Themes
Bahurim » A village between the fords of the jordan river and jerusalem
Blasphemy » Instances of » Shimei, in his malice toward david
Clemency » Of david toward disloyal subjects » Shimei
Imprecation » Instances of » Shimei
Malice » Instances of » Shimei toward david
Shimei » A benjamite » Curses david; david's magnanimity toward
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Samuel 16:5
Verse Info
Context Readings
Shimei Curses David
4 Then the king said to Ziba, "Behold, all that pertains to Mephibosheth is yours." Ziba said, "I do obeisance. Let me find favor in your sight, my lord, O king." 5 When king David came to Bahurim, behold, a man of the family of the house of Saul came out, whose name was Shimei, the son of Gera. He came out, and cursed still as he came. 6 He cast stones at David, and at all the servants of king David, and all the people and all the mighty men were on his right hand and on his left.
Cross References
2 Samuel 3:16
Her husband went with her, weeping as he went, and followed her to Bahurim. Then Abner said to him, "Go. Return." and he returned.
Exodus 22:28
"You shall not blaspheme God, nor curse a ruler of your people.
1 Kings 2:8-9
"Behold, there is with you Shimei the son of Gera, the Benjamite, of Bahurim, who cursed me with a grievous curse in the day when I went to Mahanaim; but he came down to meet me at the Jordan, and I swore to him by the LORD, saying, 'I will not put you to death with the sword.'
1 Samuel 17:43
The Philistine said to David, "Am I a dog, that you come to me with sticks?" The Philistine cursed David by his gods.
2 Samuel 17:18
But a boy saw them, and told Absalom. Then they both went away quickly, and came to the house of a man in Bahurim, who had a well in his court; and they went down there.
1 Kings 2:36-46
The king sent and called for Shimei, and said to him, "Build yourself a house in Jerusalem, and dwell there, and do not go out from there anywhere.
2 Samuel 16:14
The king, and all the people who were with him, came weary; and he refreshed himself there.
2 Samuel 19:16-23
Shimei the son of Gera, the Benjamite, who was of Bahurim, hurried and came down with the men of Judah to meet king David.
Psalm 69:26
For they persecute him whom you have wounded. They tell of the sorrow of those whom you have hurt.
Psalm 109:16-19
because he did not remember to show kindness, but persecuted the poor and needy man, the broken in heart, to kill them.
Psalm 109:28
They may curse, but you bless. When they arise, they will be shamed, but your servant shall rejoice.
Proverbs 26:2
Like a fluttering sparrow, like a darting swallow, so the undeserved curse doesn't come to rest.
Ecclesiastes 10:20
Do not curse the king, no, not in your thoughts; and do not curse the rich in your bedchamber: for a bird of the sky may carry your voice, and that which has wings may tell the matter.
Isaiah 8:21
They will pass through it, greatly distressed and hungry; and it will happen that when they are hungry, they will worry, and curse by their king and by their God. They will turn their faces upward,
Matthew 5:11-12
"Blessed are you when men insult you, persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely, for my sake.