2 Samuel 19:21 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

But Abishai the son of Zeruiah answered and said, Shall not Shimei be put to death for this, because he cursed the LORD’s anointed?

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

But Abishai, the son of Zeruiah, spoke up and said, 'Shouldn't Shimei be executed for what he did? After all, he cursed the LORD's chosen king!'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Abishai is demanding that Shimei be put to death for cursing King David, whom God had chosen and anointed as king.

📚 Historical Context

In the biblical narrative of 2 Samuel, David is returning to Jerusalem after defeating his son Absalom in a rebellion, marking a time of restoration for his kingdom. Shimei, a relative of the former king Saul, had earlier cursed David and thrown stones at him during his flight from Jerusalem, showing disrespect to the Lord's anointed. Abishai, one of David's loyal commanders and a fierce warrior, responds by urging David to execute Shimei for this offense, reflecting the cultural emphasis in ancient Israel on honoring God's chosen leaders.

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