Translations
Modern
So David and his men proceeded along the road as Shimei went along the ridge of the hill opposite him. As Shimei went, he yelled curses, threw stones, and flung dust at David.
Traditional
And as David and his men went by the way, Shimei went along on the hill’s side over against him, and cursed as he went, and threw stones at him, and cast dust.
Literal
And as David and his men went along the road, Shimei went along at the side of the hill opposite him as he went, and he cursed, and stoned with stones at him, and dusted with dust.
Latin
Ambulabat itaque David et socii ejus per viam cum eo. Semei autem per jugum montis ex latere contra illum gradiebatur, maledicens, et mittens lapides adversum eum, terramque spargens.
Original
Hebrew
English
So David and his men proceeded along the road as Shimei went along the ridge of the hill opposite him. As Shimei went, he yelled curses, threw stones, and flung dust at David.
Notes
Events
People
David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Shimei: Benjamite who cursed David during Absalom's rebellion
Glossary
Absalom Curse, Cursed David Gilead (Place) Kings, Books of First and Second Nathan Samuel, Books of First and Second Shimei
Topics
Clemency of David Toward Disloyal Subjects: Shimei Dust: Casting of, in Anger Forgiveness: David Forgives Shimei Imprecation: Shimei Meekness: David Shimei: A Benjamite: Curses David; David's Magnanimity Toward