2 Samuel 16:13
2 Samuel 16:13 Meaning and Explanation
“And as David and his men went by the way, Shimei went along on the hill’s side over against him, and cursed as he went, and threw stones at him, and cast dust.”
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Read Full Chapter →Shimei keeps pace along the hillside, cursing, stoning, and flinging dust.
What Does 2 Samuel 16:13 Mean?
The march continues, and Shimei keeps abreast on the slope opposite, cursing without pause, throwing stones, and casting dust as the king passes below.
The trial is not brief; it dogs every step of the road. Endurance is tested not by a single blow but by the long persistence of an enemy. David presses forward through it, a picture of the believer who must sometimes walk a whole weary mile under reproach, sustained only by quiet trust that the Lord goes with him.
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What does 2 Samuel 16:13 mean?
Shimei keeps pace along the hillside, cursing, stoning, and flinging dust.