2 Samuel 16:5-13
16:5 a Bahurim was in the territory of Benjamin east of the Mount of Olives on the way to the Jordan River. It is likely that many people from Benjamin, Saul’s tribe, harbored lingering resentment against David’s rule. In the case of Shimei, his loyalty to Saul was even stronger because he was from the same clan in the tribe of Benjamin.Summary for 2Sam 16:7-8: 16:7-8 b Shimei cursed David, holding him responsible for the violent death of Saul and his clan.
16:8 c The Lord is paying you back: Shimei interpreted Absalom’s rebellion as the Lord’s retribution. However, David was innocent (see study notes on 1:4, 15-16).
16:9 d Abishai was David’s nephew (1 Chr 2:13-16 e) and evidently a member of his personal guard. He believed that no one should talk this way to the king and live to tell about it (cp. 2 Sam 19:21 f). David was slower to judge (cp. 1 Kgs 2:8-9 g).
16:10 h If the Lord has told him to curse me: David felt it might have been punishment for past sins.
• David was—contrary to Shimei’s charges—reducing the violence that surrounded him.
Summary for 2Sam 16:11-12: 16:11-12 i even more reason: David understood why a supporter of Saul might hate him.
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