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
Do not curse God. Do not curse a ruler of your people.
1 Kings 21:10
Get two good-for-nothing persons to come before him and give witness that he has been cursing God and the king. Then take him out and have him stoned to death.
Cursed
2 Samuel 16:5
King David arrived at Bahurim. A man who was a distant cousin of Saul came out cursing. His name was Shimei, son of Gera.
1 Samuel 24:6
He told his men: Stop talking foolishly. We are not going to attack Saul. He is my king. I pray that Jehovah will keep me from doing anything to harm his chosen king.
1 Samuel 26:9
But David said: Do not harm him! Jehovah will certainly punish whoever harms his chosen king.