2Sa 16:7-8 | MHM | STEP | v. 7-8 : Shimei shouted insults, calling David a “man of blood” and blaming him for all the deaths in Saul’s family (2 Samuel 16:7-8 ). He said David’s troubles were God’s punishment. But David had never hurt Saul or his family on purpose. Innocent people are sometimes blamed and hated for things they did not do ( There is no help for him in God , Psalm 3:2 ).

‏ 2 Samuel 16:7-8

v. 7-8: Shimei shouted insults, calling David a “man of blood” and blaming him for all the deaths in Saul’s family (2 Samuel 16:7-8 ^a). He said David’s troubles were God’s punishment. But David had never hurt Saul or his family on purpose. Innocent people are sometimes blamed and hated for things they did not do (There is no help for him in God, Psalm 3:2 ^b).

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