G. Shimei, a Man of the Family
of the House of Saul, Coming Forth

In verses 5 through 14 Shimei, a man of the family of the house of Saul, came forth to King David.

1. David Coming to Bahurim

When David came to Bahurim, Shimei came forth from there (v. 5a).

2. Coming Forth to Curse David

Shimei was cursing as he came forth. He threw stones at David and at all the servants of King David (vv. 5b-8).

3. Abishai the Son of Zeruiah
Wanting to Take Off Shimei's Head

Abishai the son of Zeruiah wanted to take off Shimei's head (v. 9).

4. David's Answer to Abishai

David answered Abishai, saying, "If Jehovah has told him to curse David, who then can say, Why have you done so?...Now my son, who came forth from my body, seeks my life; how much more then this Benjaminite will do so. Leave him alone and let him curse, for Jehovah has told him to do so. It may be that Jehovah will look on the wrong done to me and that Jehovah will repay me with good for his cursing on this day" (vv. 10-12).

5. David and His Men Going on Their Way,
and Shimei Going along the Hillside Opposite Him

While David and his men went on their way, Shimei went along the hillside opposite him, cursing, throwing stones at David, and casting dust upon him (v. 13).

6. David and All the People with Him
Arriving Weary

David and all the people with him arrived weary, and he refreshed himself (v. 14).