2 Samuel 16:13

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 16:5-14

We here find how David bore Shimei's curses much better than he had borne Ziba's flatteries. By the latter he was brought to pass a wrong judgment on another, by the former to pass a right judgment on himself. The world's smiles are more dangerous than its frowns. Observe here, I. How insolent and furious Shimei was, and how his malice took occasion from David's present distress to be so much the more outrageous. David, in his flight, had come to Bahurim, a city of Benjamin in or near which... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 16:13

And as David and his men went by the way ,.... In the high road that led to Bahurim, taking no notice of the cursing of Shimei, which made him bolder and more impudent; here is a large pause in the Hebrew text, in the midst of this verse: Shimei went along on the hill side over against him ; as David and his men walked in the plain, he went on a range of hills that ran along right against them: and cursed as he went ; continued his curses and imprecations, to which he was the more... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 16:1-14

The facts are: 1 . David, passing on his way, is met by Ziba with a present for the king and his servants. 2 . On inquiring after Mephibosheth, David is told by Ziba that he was staying in Jerusalem in expectation that, as a result of the present revolt, the kingdom would be restored to him as representative of the house of Saul. 3 . Accepting this statement as correct, David assigns Mephibosheth's property ( 2 Samuel 9:9-12 ) to Ziba, who thereupon makes obeisance. 4 .... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

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

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Samuel 16:13

2 Samuel 16:13 . Shimei went along on the hill’s side David’s patience but more inflamed Shimei’s insolence. And as David and his servants marched along, Shimei kept pace with them upon the side of an adjacent hill; and still continued cursing, reviling, and throwing dust and stones unchastised. David, however, endured it all, and when he was reviled, he reviled not again; but committed his cause to Him that judgeth righteously. How far he was, in this instance, an emblem of his suffering... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 16:1-23

Apparent success of the revolt (16:1-23)As David left Jerusalem, Ziba (whom David had appointed to manage the property of Saul’s grandson Mephibosheth; see 9:9-13) took the opportunity to win David’s favour by bringing him food and animals to assist his escape. Ziba then told David that Mephibosheth was a traitor who was planning to seize the throne for himself. As a result David took away Mephibosheth’s property and gave it to Ziba, though later events showed there was some doubt whether... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Samuel 16:13

men . Hebrew. 'enosh. App-14 . cast dust . Hebrew "dusted him with dust". Figure of speech Polyptoton ( App-6 ): i.e. cast much dust. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Samuel 16:5-22

2 Samuel 16:5-12. When king David came to Bahurim, behold, thence came out—Shimei—and cursed.— This vile and calumnious treatment of Shimei was one of the severest trials of patience that ever human magnanimity endured. The accusation, 2Sa 16:8 was notoriously false, and the king for that reason could bear it the better. But his servants saw it not in the light of their master's equanimity, but of his enemy's insolence. Abishai, David's nephew, could not bear it, but begged the king's... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Samuel 16:13

2 Samuel 16:13. And as David and his men went by the way, Shimei—cast dust— When the Consul whom Dr. Pococke attended entered Cairo, the Doctor tells us, "according to an ancient custom of state, a man went before, and sprinkled water on the ground to lay the dust." Every one knows the convenience of this practice in dry and hot countries; but I do not remember to have met with the mention of it anywhere else, as an eastern way of doing honour; yet if it was not barely a thing thought at that... read more

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