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The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 16:5-13

( BAHURIM .) The reviling of Shimei. ( References: 2 Samuel 19:16 ; 1 Kings 2:8 , 1 Kings 2:9 , 1 Kings 2:36-46 .) On pursuing his flight until he reached the Benjamite village of Bahurim ( 2 Samuel 3:6 ), David was encountered by another man connected with the house of Saul, who, instead of bringing flatteries and presents, flung "grievous curses" and stones; and (from a safe distance) gave vent to the long repressed rage which, in common with other partisans of the fallen... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 16:5-13

Shimei's curses. There are peculiar bitterness and moral peril in troubles which spring from, or are mingled with, human malevolence. Such was David's affliction at this time. Absalom's unnatural conduct, Ahitbophel's faithlessness, and Shimei's cursing rendered his misfortunes much harder to bear than similar misfortunes coming from the ordinary vicissitudes of human life. I. SHIMEI 'S CURSING . A striking picture here: David, in the midst of his people and servants, including his... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 16:9

Then said Abishai. Abishai's indignation was natural, and it is evident, from 2 Samuel 16:10 , that Joab shared it. Shimei's conduct was abominable, and David finally condemned him to death for it ( 1 Kings 2:8 , 1 Kings 2:9 ), having probably found that, even after his pardon, he was an implacable enemy. His revilings now must not only have been painful to David, but depressing to all the people that were with him, and there must have been many a murmur in the ranks at the king... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 16:9-10

( BAHURIM .) The zeal of Abishai. ( References: 1 Chronicles 2:6 ; 1 Samuel 16:6 ; 2 Samuel 2:18 ; 2 Samuel 10:14 ; 2 Samuel 21:17 ; 2 Samuel 23:18 ; 1 Chronicles 18:12 .) Of the three sons of Zeruiah ( 2 Samuel 5:1-25 :39), the youngest, Asahel, was slain in early life ( 2 Samuel 2:23 ); the oldest, Joab, was now present ( 2 Samuel 16:10 ), "little trusting the revolution which a capricious stripling (like the Stuart Monmouth) was to lead;" the second, Abishai,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 16:12

Mine affliction. This reading is supported by the Septuagint and Vulgate. The Syriac has "my subjection," possibly a free translation of the same reading. But the written text (K'tib) has "my wrong," either the wrong I have done, and of which I am bearing the punishment, or, as in the Revised Version, "the wrong done unto me." The correction of the Massorites (K'ri), is literally "my eye," that is, "my team." read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 16:14

Weary . Evidently the name of a place; for David "refreshed himself there." It was probably a caravanserai, the full name of which was, "Rest for the weary," but gradually the title was shortened down to the last word, "Weary," Hebrew Ayephim, which the Revised Version puts as a proper name in the margin. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Samuel 16:9

This dead dog - See the marginal reference and 2 Samuel 9:8 note.Go over - The ravine, possibly with a stream of water 2 Samuel 17:20, which lay between them and Shimei. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Samuel 16:10

What have I to do ... - See the marginal references compare Matthew 8:29; John 2:4, and a similar complaint about the sons of Zeruiah 2 Samuel 3:39. And for a like striking incident in the life of the Son of David, see Luke 9:52-56. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Samuel 16:12

His cursing - Another reading has “my curse,” i. e., the curse that has fallen upon me. David recognizes in every word and action that he was receiving the due reward of his sin, and that which Nathan had foretold. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Samuel 16:7-9

2 Samuel 16:7-9. Come out Or rather, go out, as the Hebrew properly means: begone out of thy kingdom, from which thou deservest to be expelled. Thou bloody man, and thou man of Belial Probably he says this with a reference to David’s adultery with Bath-sheha, and the killing of Uriah. All the blood of the house of Saul Either, 1st, The blood of Abner and Ish- bosheth; which he imputes to David, as if they had been killed by David’s contrivance: or, 2d, The death of Saul’s seven sons,... read more

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