2 Samuel 19:16

Translations

Modern

Then Shimei son of Gera, a Benjamite from Bahurim, hurried down with the men of Judah to meet King David,

Traditional

And Shimei the son of Gera, a Benjamite, which was of Bahurim, hasted and came down with the men of Judah to meet king David.

Literal

And Shimei son of Gera the Benjamite, who was from Bahurim, hurried, and he came down with the men of Judah to meet King David.

Latin

Festinavit autem Semei filius Gera filii Jemini de Bahurim, et descendit cum viris Juda in occursum regis David,

Original

Hebrew

English

Then Shimei son of Gera, a Benjamite from Bahurim, hurried down with the men of Judah to meet King David,

Notes

2 Samuel 19:15–23

When David returned to Jerusalem, he forgave Shimei. Shimei was a supporter of Saul who had cursed David during his escape (see 2 Samuel 16:5–14). However, Shimei's actions were eventually punished (1 Kings 2:8, 36–46).

Theme notes and profiles

David

Events

Reign of David

Related verses

1 Kings 2:8
Keep an eye on Shimei the son of Gera, the Benjamite from Bahurim who is with you. He called down bitter curses against me on the day I went to Mahanaim, but when he came down to meet me at the Jordan, I swore to him by the LORD: ‘I will never put you to the sword.’
2 Samuel 16:5–13
As King David approached Bahurim, a man from the family of the house of Saul was just coming out. His name was Shimei son of Gera, and as he approached, he kept yelling out curses.
1 Kings 2:36–46
Then the king summoned Shimei and said to him, “Build a house for yourself in Jerusalem and live there, but do not go anywhere else.
Job 2:4
“Skin for skin!” Satan replied. “A man will give up all he owns in exchange for his life.
Proverbs 6:4–5
Allow no sleep to your eyes or slumber to your eyelids.
Matthew 5:25
Reconcile quickly with your adversary, while you are still on the way to court. Otherwise, he may hand you over to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and you may be thrown into prison.

People

Benjamin: Youngest son of Jacob and Rachel David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Gera: Benjamite; cursed David during Absalom's rebellion; later sought forgiveness Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province Shimei: Benjamite who cursed David during Absalom's rebellion

Places

Bahurim: Village near Jerusalem, home of Shimei, who cursed David

Glossary

Baharum, Baharumite, Bahurim David Gera Gilead (Place) Kings, Books of First and Second Samuel, Books of First and Second Shimei

Topics

Amnesty for Political offenses: To Shimei Bahurim: A Village Between the Fords of the Jordan River and Jerusalem Clemency of David Toward Disloyal Subjects: Shimei David: King of Israel: Shimei Begs for Clemency Gera: The Son of Bela Shimei: A Benjamite: Curses David; David's Magnanimity Toward Treason: To the Traitors Tribe of Benjamin: A Thousand of, with Shimei Came to Meet David on his Return Tribe of Benjamin: Census of Subsequently joins David

2 Samuel 19:16

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