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.
As David and his men traveled along the road, Shimei walked on the hillside across from them, cursing David as he went and throwing stones and dirt at him.
This verse shows David being publicly humiliated and attacked by Shimei, who throws stones and curses at the fleeing king during one of his darkest moments.
📚 Historical Context
This occurred during David's flight from Jerusalem when his son Absalom had rebelled and taken over the kingdom. Shimei was from the family of Saul, Israel's first king, and saw David's downfall as an opportunity for revenge against the man who had replaced Saul's dynasty. David was at his most vulnerable, having lost his throne and being forced to flee for his life.
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