And thus said Shimei when he cursed, Come out, come out, thou bloody man, and thou man of Belial:
And this is what Shimei said when he cursed David: 'Get out! Get out, you murderer and worthless man!'
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
In the biblical narrative of 2 Samuel, King David is fleeing Jerusalem during his son Absalom's rebellion, a time of great turmoil and family betrayal that tests David's leadership. As David passes through the area, Shimei, a relative of the former king Saul from the tribe of Benjamin, publicly curses him and throws stones, reflecting the deep-seated grudges from Saul's defeated lineage. These insults, calling David a "bloody man" and a "man of Belial," accuse him of murder and moral worthlessness, highlighting ongoing political and tribal rivalries in ancient Israel.
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