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The Root of the Accusation
Commentators explain that Shimei's curse was not a vague insult but a specific, though false, accusation. He blamed David for the deaths of Saul, his sons, Abner, and Ish-bosheth, twisting events to paint David as a "man of blood." This animosity stemmed from the tribe of Benjamin's deep resentment over losing the kingship.
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2 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Samuel 16:8
18th Century
Theologian
All the blood of the house of Saul - Shimei probably held David accountable for a series of deaths: Saul, Jonathan, Abinadab, and Melchishua…
John Gill
On 2 Samuel 16:8
17th Century
Pastor
The Lord has returned upon you all the blood of the house of
Saul ;
Which he would sugg…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Samuel 16:5–14
17th Century
Minister
David bore Shimei's curses much better than Ziba's flatteries; by these he was led to make a wrong judgment about another, by those to make a right…