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2 Samuel 16:6
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Christian Standard Bible®
He threw stones at David and at all the royal servants, the people and the warriors on David’s right and left.
He threw stones at David and at all the royal servants, the people and the warriors on David’s right and left.
Hebrew Names Version
He cast stones at David, and at all the servants of king David: and all the people and all the mighty men were on his right hand and on his left.
He cast stones at David, and at all the servants of king David: and all the people and all the mighty men were on his right hand and on his left.
King James Version
And he cast stones at David, and at all the servants of king David: and all the people and all the mighty men were on his right hand and on his left.
And he cast stones at David, and at all the servants of king David: and all the people and all the mighty men were on his right hand and on his left.
Lexham English Bible
And he threw stones at David and at all the servants of King David and at all the people and at all the mighty warriors on his right and on his left.
And he threw stones at David and at all the servants of King David and at all the people and at all the mighty warriors on his right and on his left.
English Standard Version
And he threw stones at David and at all the servants of King David, and all the people and all the mighty men were on his right hand and on his left.
And he threw stones at David and at all the servants of King David, and all the people and all the mighty men were on his right hand and on his left.
New Century Version
He threw stones at David and his officers, but the people and soldiers gathered all around David.
He threw stones at David and his officers, but the people and soldiers gathered all around David.
New English Translation
He threw stones at David and all of King David's servants, as well as all the people and the soldiers who were on his right and on his left.
He threw stones at David and all of King David's servants, as well as all the people and the soldiers who were on his right and on his left.
Amplified Bible
He threw stones at David and at all the servants of King David; yet all the people and all the warriors remained on his right and on his left.
He threw stones at David and at all the servants of King David; yet all the people and all the warriors remained on his right and on his left.
New American Standard Bible
He also threw stones at David and all the servants of King David; and all the people and all the warriors were on his right and on his left.
He also threw stones at David and all the servants of King David; and all the people and all the warriors were on his right and on his left.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And he cast stones at Dauid, and at all the seruants of King Dauid: and all the people, and all the men of warre were on his right hande, and on his left.
And he cast stones at Dauid, and at all the seruants of King Dauid: and all the people, and all the men of warre were on his right hande, and on his left.
Legacy Standard Bible
He also threw stones at David and at all the servants of King David; and all the people and all the mighty men were at his right hand and at his left.
He also threw stones at David and at all the servants of King David; and all the people and all the mighty men were at his right hand and at his left.
Contemporary English Version
He threw stones at David, at his soldiers, and at everyone else, including the bodyguards who walked on each side of David.
He threw stones at David, at his soldiers, and at everyone else, including the bodyguards who walked on each side of David.
Complete Jewish Bible
and throwing stones at David and all King David's servants; even though all the people, including his bodyguard, surrounded him right and left.
and throwing stones at David and all King David's servants; even though all the people, including his bodyguard, surrounded him right and left.
Darby Translation
and cast stones at David, and at all the servants of king David; and all the people and all the mighty men were on his right hand and on his left.
and cast stones at David, and at all the servants of king David; and all the people and all the mighty men were on his right hand and on his left.
Easy-to-Read Version
Shimei began throwing stones at David and his officers. Both the people and the soldiers gathered around David to protect him—they were all around him.
Shimei began throwing stones at David and his officers. Both the people and the soldiers gathered around David to protect him—they were all around him.
George Lamsa Translation
And he threw stones at him and at all his servants and at all his people and at all his servants who were on his right hand and on his left.
And he threw stones at him and at all his servants and at all his people and at all his servants who were on his right hand and on his left.
Good News Translation
Shimei started throwing stones at David and his officials, even though David was surrounded by his men and his bodyguards.
Shimei started throwing stones at David and his officials, even though David was surrounded by his men and his bodyguards.
Literal Translation
And he stoned David with stones and all the servants of King David, and all the people, and all the mighty men on his right and on his left.
And he stoned David with stones and all the servants of King David, and all the people, and all the mighty men on his right and on his left.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
and cast stones at Dauid, and at all kynge Dauids seruauntes and all the people and all the mightie men men were at his righte hande and at his lefte.
and cast stones at Dauid, and at all kynge Dauids seruauntes and all the people and all the mightie men men were at his righte hande and at his lefte.
American Standard Version
And he cast stones at David, and at all the servants of king David: and all the people and all the mighty men were on his right hand and on his left.
And he cast stones at David, and at all the servants of king David: and all the people and all the mighty men were on his right hand and on his left.
Bible in Basic English
And he sent stones at David and at all the king's servants and at all the people and at all the men of war by his side, on the right hand and on the left.
And he sent stones at David and at all the king's servants and at all the people and at all the men of war by his side, on the right hand and on the left.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And he cast stones at Dauid, and at all the seruauntes of Dauid: And all the people and al the men of warre were on his right hande, and on his left.
And he cast stones at Dauid, and at all the seruauntes of Dauid: And all the people and al the men of warre were on his right hande, and on his left.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And he cast stones at David, and at all the servants of king David; and all the people and all the mighty men were on his right hand and on his left.
And he cast stones at David, and at all the servants of king David; and all the people and all the mighty men were on his right hand and on his left.
King James Version (1611)
And he cast stones at Dauid, and at all the seruants of king Dauid: and all the people, and all the mighty men were on his right hand, and on his left.
And he cast stones at Dauid, and at all the seruants of king Dauid: and all the people, and all the mighty men were on his right hand, and on his left.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
and cast stones at David, and at all the servants of king David: and all the people and all the mighty men were on the right and left hand of the king.
and cast stones at David, and at all the servants of king David: and all the people and all the mighty men were on the right and left hand of the king.
English Revised Version
And he cast stones at David, and at all the servants of king David: and all the people and all the mighty men were on his right hand and on his left.
And he cast stones at David, and at all the servants of king David: and all the people and all the mighty men were on his right hand and on his left.
Berean Standard Bible
He threw stones at David and at all the servants of the king, though the troops and all the mighty men were on David's right and left.
He threw stones at David and at all the servants of the king, though the troops and all the mighty men were on David's right and left.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And he sente stoonys ayens Dauid, and ayens alle seruauntis of kyng Dauid; forsothe al the puple, and alle fiyteris yeden at the riytside and at the left side of the king.
And he sente stoonys ayens Dauid, and ayens alle seruauntis of kyng Dauid; forsothe al the puple, and alle fiyteris yeden at the riytside and at the left side of the king.
Young's Literal Translation
and he stoneth David with stones, and all the servants of king David, and all the people, and all the mighty men on his right and on his left.
and he stoneth David with stones, and all the servants of king David, and all the people, and all the mighty men on his right and on his left.
Update Bible Version
And he cast stones at David, and at all the slaves of king David: and all the people and all the mighty men were on his right hand and on his left.
And he cast stones at David, and at all the slaves of king David: and all the people and all the mighty men were on his right hand and on his left.
Webster's Bible Translation
And he cast stones at David, and at all the servants of king David: and all the people and all the mighty men [were] on his right hand and on his left.
And he cast stones at David, and at all the servants of king David: and all the people and all the mighty men [were] on his right hand and on his left.
World English Bible
He cast stones at David, and at all the servants of king David: and all the people and all the mighty men were on his right hand and on his left.
He cast stones at David, and at all the servants of king David: and all the people and all the mighty men were on his right hand and on his left.
New King James Version
And he threw stones at David and at all the servants of King David. And all the people and all the mighty men were on his right hand and on his left.
And he threw stones at David and at all the servants of King David. And all the people and all the mighty men were on his right hand and on his left.
New Living Translation
He threw stones at the king and the king's officers and all the mighty warriors who surrounded him.
He threw stones at the king and the king's officers and all the mighty warriors who surrounded him.
New Life Bible
He threw stones at David, and at all the servants of King David. And all the people and all the strong men were at his right and at his left.
He threw stones at David, and at all the servants of King David. And all the people and all the strong men were at his right and at his left.
New Revised Standard
He threw stones at David and at all the servants of King David; now all the people and all the warriors were on his right and on his left.
He threw stones at David and at all the servants of King David; now all the people and all the warriors were on his right and on his left.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And he pelted, with stones, David and all the servants of King David, - all the people, and all the mighty men, being on his right hand and on his left.
And he pelted, with stones, David and all the servants of King David, - all the people, and all the mighty men, being on his right hand and on his left.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he threw stones at David, and at all the servants of king David: and all the people, and all the warriors walked on the right, and on the left side of the king.
And he threw stones at David, and at all the servants of king David: and all the people, and all the warriors walked on the right, and on the left side of the king.
Revised Standard Version
And he threw stones at David, and at all the servants of King David; and all the people and all the mighty men were on his right hand and on his left.
And he threw stones at David, and at all the servants of King David; and all the people and all the mighty men were on his right hand and on his left.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
He threw stones at David and at all the servants of King David; and all the people and all the mighty men were at his right hand and at his left.
He threw stones at David and at all the servants of King David; and all the people and all the mighty men were at his right hand and at his left.
Contextual Overview
5When the king got to Bahurim, a man appeared who had connections with Saul's family. His name was Shimei son of Gera. As he followed along he shouted insults and threw rocks right and left at David and his company, servants and soldiers alike. To the accompaniment of curses he shouted, "Get lost, get lost, you butcher, you hellhound! God has paid you back for all your dirty work in the family of Saul and for stealing his kingdom. God has given the kingdom to your son Absalom. Look at you now—ruined! And good riddance, you pathetic old man!" 9 Abishai son of Zeruiah said, "This mangy dog can't insult my master the king this way—let me go over and cut off his head!" 10 But the king said, "Why are you sons of Zeruiah always interfering and getting in the way? If he's cursing, it's because God told him, ‘Curse David.' So who dares raise questions?" 11"Besides," continued David to Abishai and the rest of his servants, "my own son, my flesh and bone, is right now trying to kill me; compared to that this Benjaminite is small potatoes. Don't bother with him; let him curse; he's preaching God 's word to me. And who knows, maybe God will see the trouble I'm in today and exchange the curses for something good." 13 David and his men went on down the road, while Shimei followed along on the ridge of the hill alongside, cursing, throwing stones down on them, and kicking up dirt. 14 By the time they reached the Jordan River, David and all the men of the company were exhausted. There they rested and were revived.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Reciprocal: 2 Samuel 16:13 - cursed Proverbs 19:19 - man
Cross-References
Genesis 16:9
The angel of God said, "Go back to your mistress. Put up with her abuse." He continued, "I'm going to give you a big family, children past counting. From this pregnancy, you'll get a son: Name him Ishmael; for God heard you, God answered you. He'll be a bucking bronco of a man, a real fighter, fighting and being fought, Always stirring up trouble, always at odds with his family."
The angel of God said, "Go back to your mistress. Put up with her abuse." He continued, "I'm going to give you a big family, children past counting. From this pregnancy, you'll get a son: Name him Ishmael; for God heard you, God answered you. He'll be a bucking bronco of a man, a real fighter, fighting and being fought, Always stirring up trouble, always at odds with his family."
Genesis 24:10
The servant took ten of his master's camels and, loaded with gifts from his master, traveled to Aram Naharaim and the city of Nahor. Outside the city, he made the camels kneel at a well. It was evening, the time when the women came to draw water. He prayed, "O God , God of my master Abraham, make things go smoothly this day; treat my master Abraham well! As I stand here by the spring while the young women of the town come out to get water, let the girl to whom I say, ‘Lower your jug and give me a drink,' and who answers, ‘Drink, and let me also water your camels'—let her be the woman you have picked out for your servant Isaac. Then I'll know that you're working graciously behind the scenes for my master."
The servant took ten of his master's camels and, loaded with gifts from his master, traveled to Aram Naharaim and the city of Nahor. Outside the city, he made the camels kneel at a well. It was evening, the time when the women came to draw water. He prayed, "O God , God of my master Abraham, make things go smoothly this day; treat my master Abraham well! As I stand here by the spring while the young women of the town come out to get water, let the girl to whom I say, ‘Lower your jug and give me a drink,' and who answers, ‘Drink, and let me also water your camels'—let her be the woman you have picked out for your servant Isaac. Then I'll know that you're working graciously behind the scenes for my master."
Exodus 2:15
Pharaoh heard about it and tried to kill Moses, but Moses got away to the land of Midian. He sat down by a well.
Pharaoh heard about it and tried to kill Moses, but Moses got away to the land of Midian. He sat down by a well.
Job 2:6
God said, "All right. Go ahead—you can do what you like with him. But mind you, don't kill him."
God said, "All right. Go ahead—you can do what you like with him. But mind you, don't kill him."
Proverbs 14:29
Slowness to anger makes for deep understanding; a quick-tempered person stockpiles stupidity.
Slowness to anger makes for deep understanding; a quick-tempered person stockpiles stupidity.
Proverbs 15:1
A gentle response defuses anger, but a sharp tongue kindles a temper-fire.
A gentle response defuses anger, but a sharp tongue kindles a temper-fire.
Proverbs 27:8
People who won't settle down, wandering hither and yon, are like restless birds, flitting to and fro.
People who won't settle down, wandering hither and yon, are like restless birds, flitting to and fro.
Proverbs 29:19
It takes more than talk to keep workers in line; mere words go in one ear and out the other.
It takes more than talk to keep workers in line; mere words go in one ear and out the other.
Ecclesiastes 10:4
If a ruler loses his temper against you, don't panic; A calm disposition quiets intemperate rage.
If a ruler loses his temper against you, don't panic; A calm disposition quiets intemperate rage.
Jeremiah 38:5
King Zedekiah caved in: "If you say so. Go ahead, handle it your way. You're too much for me."
King Zedekiah caved in: "If you say so. Go ahead, handle it your way. You're too much for me."
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And he cast stones at David, and at all the servants of King David,.... Not that he was within the reach of them, or could hurt them, by casting them at them; but this he did to show his contempt of them, and to intimate that they deserved to be stoned, and especially David, at whose adultery he might point by it:
and all the people, and all the mighty men [were] on his right hand,
and on his left; that is, of David; which is observed, not so much to indicate the safety of David's person, as the impudence and madness of Shimei, to cast stones at David when so guarded.
