2 Samuel 16:6
2 Samuel 16:6 Meaning and Explanation
“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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Read Full Chapter →Shimei hurls stones at David and his servants, though the king is guarded on every side.
What Does 2 Samuel 16:6 Mean?
Shimei adds violence to his words, flinging stones at the king and his men, even as David's mighty warriors and the people surround him on the right and the left.
The king is hemmed in by loyal strength, yet he does not unleash it. Power restrained is its own kind of power. The stones fall, the curses fly, and David walks on, an image of the meek who do not strike back, trusting that the cause belongs to the Lord and not to their own hand.
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What does 2 Samuel 16:6 mean?
Shimei hurls stones at David and his servants, though the king is guarded on every side.