KJV ORIGINAL
And thus said Shimei when he cursed, Come out, come out, thou bloody man, and thou man of Belial:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And this is what Shimei said when he cursed David: 'Get out! Get out, you murderer and worthless man!'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Shimei is publicly cursing King David, calling him a murderer and a wicked person as David flees from his son Absalom's rebellion.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during Absalom's rebellion when David is fleeing Jerusalem. Shimei was from Saul's family and held deep resentment against David, blaming him for Saul's downfall and death. He saw David's current suffering as divine punishment and felt emboldened to publicly express his hatred.
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