Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
But Abishai the son of Zeruiah answered and said, Shall not Shimei be put to death for this, because he cursed the LORD'S anointed?
Shall not
Bible References
Shall not
Exodus 22:28
"You are not to blaspheme God or curse a ruler of your people.
1 Kings 21:10
Seat two wicked men in front of him, and make them testify against him. Tell them to claim "You cursed God and the king.' Then take him out and stone him to death."
Cursed
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.
1 Samuel 24:6
He told his men, "God forbid that I should do this thing to your majesty, the LORD's anointed, by stretching out my hand against him, since he's the LORD's anointed."
1 Samuel 26:9
David told Abishai, "Don't destroy him. Who can raise his hand to strike the LORD's anointed and remain innocent?