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Shimei Curses David

When King David got to Bahurim, a man belonging to the family of the house of Saul was just coming out.(A) His name was Shimei son of Gera,(B) and he was yelling curses as he approached. He threw stones at David and at all the royal[a] servants, the people and the warriors on David’s right and left. Shimei said as he cursed, ‘Get out, get out, you man of bloodshed, you wicked man!(C)

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  1. 16:6 Lit all King David’s