2 Samuel 16:7 Meaning and Explanation
“And thus said Shimei when he cursed, Come out, come out, thou bloody man, and thou man of Belial:”
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Read Full Chapter →Shimei brands David a man of blood and a worthless scoundrel.
What Does 2 Samuel 16:7 Mean?
Now Shimei's words are given plainly. He calls David a man of blood and a man of Belial, hurling the harshest names he can find at the retreating king.
The accusations are bitter and largely unjust, born of partisan hatred rather than truth. Scripture lets the slander stand on record without endorsing it, reminding us that the righteous are not spared cruel speech. The believer who is falsely named can take heart: the Lord who hears every word will set the record straight in His time.
2 Samuel 16:7 in the Original Language
beliyya'al (בְּלִיַּעַל), 'Belial' -- worthlessness or wickedness, a name for one utterly lawless.
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What does 2 Samuel 16:7 mean?
Shimei brands David a man of blood and a worthless scoundrel.