2 Samuel 16:6
New International Version
He pelted David and all the king’s officials with stones, though all the troops and the special guard were on David’s right and left.

New Living Translation
He threw stones at the king and the king’s officers and all the mighty warriors who surrounded him.

English Standard Version
And he threw stones at David and at all the servants of King David, and all the people and all the mighty men were on his right hand and on his left.

Berean Standard Bible
He threw stones at David and at all the servants of the king, though the troops and all the mighty men were on David’s right and left.

King James Bible
And he cast stones at David, and at all the servants of king David: and all the people and all the mighty men were on his right hand and on his left.

New King James Version
And he threw stones at David and at all the servants of King David. And all the people and all the mighty men were on his right hand and on his left.

New American Standard Bible
He also threw stones at David and all the servants of King David; and all the people and all the warriors were on his right and on his left.

NASB 1995
He threw stones at David and at all the servants of King David; and all the people and all the mighty men were at his right hand and at his left.

NASB 1977
And he threw stones at David and at all the servants of King David; and all the people and all the mighty men were at his right hand and at his left.

Legacy Standard Bible
He also threw stones at David and at all the servants of King David; and all the people and all the mighty men were at his right hand and at his left.

Amplified Bible
He threw stones at David and at all the servants of King David; yet all the people and all the warriors remained on his right and on his left.

Christian Standard Bible
He threw stones at David and at all the royal servants, the people and the warriors on David’s right and left.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He threw stones at David and at all the royal servants, the people and the warriors on David’s right and left.

American Standard Version
And he cast stones at David, and at all the servants of king David: and all the people and all the mighty men were on his right hand and on his left.

Contemporary English Version
He threw stones at David, at his soldiers, and at everyone else, including the bodyguards who walked on each side of David.

English Revised Version
And he cast stones at David, and at all the servants of king David: and all the people and all the mighty men were on his right hand and on his left.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He threw stones at David and David's servants, although all the people and all the warriors were shielding David.

Good News Translation
Shimei started throwing stones at David and his officials, even though David was surrounded by his men and his bodyguards.

International Standard Version
He threw rocks at David and all of David's staff who were accompanying him, while all the rest of the entourage, including all of David's security detail, were close by him.

Majority Standard Bible
He threw stones at David and at all the servants of the king, though the troops and all the mighty men were on David’s right and left.

NET Bible
He threw stones at David and all of King David's servants, as well as all the people and the soldiers who were on his right and on his left.

New Heart English Bible
And he threw stones at David and at all his servants, and all the people and all the soldiers at his right hand and at his left.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he cast stones at David, and at all the servants of king David: and all the people and all the mighty men were on his right hand and on his left.

World English Bible
He cast stones at David and at all the servants of King David, and all the people and all the mighty men were on his right hand and on his left.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and he stones David with stones, and all the servants of King David, and all the people, and all the mighty men on his right and on his left.

Young's Literal Translation
and he stoneth David with stones, and all the servants of king David, and all the people, and all the mighty men on his right and on his left.

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will stone David with stones, and all the servants of king David: and all the people and all the mighty, from his right hand and from his left.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he threw stones at David, and at all the servants of king David: and all the people, and all the warriors walked on the right, and on the left side of the king.

Catholic Public Domain Version
and throwing stones against David and against all the servants of king David. And all the people and all the warriors were traveling to the right and to the left sides of the king.

New American Bible
and throwing stones at David and at all King David’s officers, even though all the soldiers, including the royal guard, were on David’s right and on his left.

New Revised Standard Version
He threw stones at David and at all the servants of King David; now all the people and all the warriors were on his right and on his left.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he threw stones at him and at all his servants and at all his people and at all his servants who were on his right hand and on his left.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he threw stones at him, with stones at him and at all his Servants and all the people and all his Servants who were at his right and at his left
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And he cast stones at David, and at all the servants of king David; and all the people and all the mighty men were on his right hand and on his left.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and cast stones at David, and at all the servants of king David: and all the people and all the mighty men were on the right and left hand of the king.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Shimei Curses David
5As King David approached Bahurim, a man from the family of the house of Saul was just coming out. His name was Shimei son of Gera, and as he approached, he kept yelling out curses. 6He threw stones at David and at all the servants of the king, though the troops and all the mighty men were on David’s right and left. 7And as he yelled curses, Shimei said, “Get out, get out, you worthless man of bloodshed!…

Cross References
1 Samuel 17:49
Then David reached into his bag, took out a stone, and slung it, striking the Philistine on the forehead. The stone sank into his forehead, and he fell facedown on the ground.

2 Samuel 19:21
But Abishai son of Zeruiah said, “Shouldn’t Shimei be put to death for this, because he cursed the LORD’s anointed?”

1 Kings 2:8
Keep an eye on Shimei the son of Gera, the Benjamite from Bahurim who is with you. He called down bitter curses against me on the day I went to Mahanaim, but when he came down to meet me at the Jordan, I swore to him by the LORD: ‘I will never put you to the sword.’

Psalm 3:1-2
A Psalm of David, when he fled from his son Absalom. O LORD, how my foes have increased! How many rise up against me! / Many say of me, “God will not deliver him.” Selah

Psalm 109:25
I am an object of scorn to my accusers; when they see me, they shake their heads.

Matthew 5:11-12
Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. / Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you.

Matthew 27:39-44
And those who passed by heaped abuse on Him, shaking their heads / and saying, “You who are going to destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save Yourself! If You are the Son of God, come down from the cross!” / In the same way, the chief priests, scribes, and elders mocked Him, saying, ...

Mark 15:29-32
And those who passed by heaped abuse on Him, shaking their heads and saying, “Aha! You who are going to destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, / come down from the cross and save Yourself!” / In the same way, the chief priests and scribes mocked Him among themselves, saying, “He saved others, but He cannot save Himself! ...

Luke 6:22-23
Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil because of the Son of Man. / Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For their fathers treated the prophets in the same way.

Luke 23:35-37
The people stood watching, and the rulers sneered at Him, saying, “He saved others; let Him save Himself if He is the Christ of God, the Chosen One.” / The soldiers also mocked Him and came up to offer Him sour wine. / “If You are the King of the Jews,” they said, “save Yourself!”

John 15:18-20
If the world hates you, understand that it hated Me first. / If you were of the world, it would love you as its own. Instead, the world hates you, because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. / Remember the word that I spoke to you: ‘No servant is greater than his master.’ If they persecuted Me, they will persecute you as well; if they kept My word, they will keep yours as well.

Acts 7:57-58
At this they covered their ears, cried out in a loud voice, and rushed together at him. / They dragged him out of the city and began to stone him. Meanwhile the witnesses laid their garments at the feet of a young man named Saul.

Romans 12:14
Bless those who persecute you. Bless and do not curse.

1 Corinthians 4:12-13
We work hard with our own hands. When we are vilified, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure it; / when we are slandered, we answer gently. Up to this moment we have become the scum of the earth, the refuse of the world.

2 Corinthians 11:25
Three times I was beaten with rods, once I was stoned, three times I was shipwrecked. I spent a night and a day in the open sea.


Treasury of Scripture

And he cast stones at David, and at all the servants of king David: and all the people and all the mighty men were on his right hand and on his left.

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1. Ziba, by presents and false suggestions, obtains his master's inheritance
5. At Bahurim, Shimei curses David
9. David with patience abstains, and restrains others, from revenge
15. Hushai insinuates himself into Absalom's counsel
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And he pelted
The Hebrew root for "pelted" is "zaraq," which means to throw or hurl. This action signifies an aggressive and hostile gesture, reflecting the deep animosity and resentment that Shimei held against David. In the historical context, throwing stones was a common form of expressing disdain or executing judgment, often reserved for those considered guilty or cursed. This act of pelting is not just a physical assault but a symbolic gesture of rebellion against the anointed king of Israel.

David
David, the central figure in this narrative, is the anointed king of Israel, chosen by God despite his human flaws. His journey from shepherd to king is marked by divine favor and personal trials. In this moment, David is experiencing the consequences of his past sins, particularly the fallout from his actions with Bathsheba and Uriah. This scene is a humbling reminder of the complexities of leadership and the enduring nature of God's covenant, even amidst human failure.

and all the servants of King David
The "servants" here refer to those loyal to David, including his household and military personnel. Their presence underscores the loyalty and support David still commands, despite the rebellion led by his son Absalom. This loyalty is a testament to David's leadership and the respect he has earned over the years. It also highlights the tension between personal loyalty and political upheaval during this period of Israel's history.

with stones
Stones, in biblical times, were often used as instruments of execution or punishment, symbolizing judgment and condemnation. The act of throwing stones at David and his men is a public declaration of Shimei's belief that David is deserving of such judgment. This reflects the broader theme of divine justice and retribution that runs throughout the narrative of David's life, reminding readers of the serious consequences of sin and the importance of repentance.

though all the troops and all the mighty men
The "troops" and "mighty men" refer to David's elite warriors, known for their bravery and skill in battle. Their presence signifies the strength and protection surrounding David, even in times of personal attack and humiliation. This juxtaposition of vulnerability and strength serves as a powerful reminder of God's providence and the protection He offers to His chosen ones, even when they face opposition and scorn.

were on David’s right and left
The positioning of the troops on David's right and left symbolizes complete protection and readiness to defend their king. In ancient Near Eastern culture, the right side was often associated with power and favor, while the left side represented support and defense. This imagery reinforces the idea that, despite the external threats and internal turmoil, David is surrounded by divine protection and loyal followers, illustrating the enduring nature of God's promises to His anointed king.

(6) He cast stones.--The road appears to have led along the side of a narrow ravine, on the opposite side of which (see 2Samuel 16:9, "let me go over") Shimei kept along with the fugitives, out of reach, and yet easily heard, and able to annoy them with stones.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
He threw stones
וַיְסַקֵּ֤ל (way·saq·qêl)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5619: To stone, put to death by stoning

at David
דָּוִ֔ד (dā·wiḏ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse

and at all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the servants
עַבְדֵ֖י (‘aḇ·ḏê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 5650: Slave, servant

of the king,
הַמֶּ֣לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4428: A king

though the troops
הָעָם֙ (hā·‘ām)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock

and all
וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the mighty men [were]
הַגִּבֹּרִ֔ים (hag·gib·bō·rîm)
Article | Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 1368: Powerful, warrior, tyrant

on David’s
דָּוִ֑ד (dā·wiḏ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse

right
מִימִינ֖וֹ (mî·mî·nōw)
Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 3225: The right hand, side, the south

and left.
וּמִשְּׂמֹאלֽוֹ׃ (ū·miś·śə·mō·lōw)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 8040: Dark, the north, the left hand


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