2 Samuel 16:13 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“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.”

2 Samuel 16:13 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

2 Samuel 16:13 in 6 Bible Translations

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2 Samuel 16:13 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“So David and his men went by the way; and Shimei went along on the hillside opposite him and cursed as he went, threw stones at him, and threw dust.”

2 Samuel 16:13 — World English Bible

2 Samuel 16:13 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“So David and his men went by the way; and Shimei went along on the hill-side over against him, and cursed as he went, and threw stones at him, and cast dust. ”

2 Samuel 16:13 — American Standard Version

2 Samuel 16:13 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“And David goeth with his men in the way, and Shimei is going at the side of the hill over-against him, going on, and he revileth, and stoneth with stones over-against him, and hath dusted with dust.”

2 Samuel 16:13 — Young's Literal Translation

2 Samuel 16:13 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“And David and his men went by the way; and Shimei went along on the hill's side over against him, and cursed as he went, and threw stones at him, and cast dust. ”

2 Samuel 16:13 — Darby Translation

2 Samuel 16:13 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“And as Dauid and his men went by the way, Shimei went by the side of the mountaine ouer against him, and cursed as he went, and threw stones against him, and cast dust.”

2 Samuel 16:13 — Geneva Bible

2 Samuel 16:13 in Context — 2 Samuel 16

11 And David said to Abishai, and to all his servants, Behold, my son, which came forth of my bowels, seeketh my life: how much more now may this Benjamite do it? let him alone, and let him curse; for the Lord hath bidden him.

12 It may be that the Lord will look on mine affliction, and that the Lord will requite me good for his cursing this day.

13 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.

14 And the king, and all the people that were with him, came weary, and refreshed themselves there.

15 And Absalom, and all the people the men of Israel, came to Jerusalem, and Ahithophel with him.

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What Does 2 Samuel 16:13 Mean?

2 Samuel 16:13 is a verse from the Book of 2 Samuel, part of the Old Testament. It appears in 2 Samuel chapter 16. Use The Living Sword's word-by-word study mode to explore every word in the original Hebrew and Aramaic.

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