2 Samuel 16
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 16 of 24
Chapter Summary
Ziba lies to steal his master's inheritance. Shimei curses David. David abstains against revenge. Hushai insinuates himself into Absalom's favor. Ahithophel's advice.
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People & Context
Fleeing king who endures Shimei's cursing, refusing revenge and trusting Jehovah
Servant of Mephibosheth who brings provisions and slanders his master to gain the inheritance
David's rebel son who enters Jerusalem and seizes his father's concubines on the roof
David's former counselor, now advising Absalom; his counsel is esteemed as God's word
The Archite, David's friend, who feigns loyalty to Absalom to subvert his plans
Son of Gera of Saul's house who curses and stones David at Bahurim
Timeline
Ziba meets David with supplies and falsely claims Mephibosheth stayed in Jerusalem hoping to regain Saul's kingdom. David grants Ziba all of Mephibosheth's property.
2 Samuel 16:1-4Shimei, of Saul's family, curses David, throws stones, and calls him a man of blood. Abishai offers to behead him, but David stops him, believing Jehovah ordered the cursing.
2 Samuel 16:5-14Absalom enters Jerusalem. Hushai the Archite greets him and pledges his fealty, convincing Absalom of his loyalty.
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