2 Samuel 16:5-7

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Shimei curses David

⁵ King David and his people arrived near Bahurim town.^[a] Gera's son Shimei came out to meet David. He was a relative of Saul. Shimei cursed David in a loud voice as he came towards him. ⁶ He threw stones at David and at the king's officers. There was a big group of people and brave soldiers all around David. ⁷ Shimei said, ‘Go away! Get out of here! You are a murderer, a wicked man!