2 Samuel 16:5-7

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Shimei Curses David

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,^[a] cursing continually as he approached. ⁶ He threw rocks at David and all of David’s staff who were accompanying him, while all the rest of the entourage, including all of David’s security detail, were close by him.^{[b] 7} “Get out of here!^[c] Get out!” Shimei yelled as he cursed. “You murderer! You who think you’re above the law!^[d]