2 Samuel 16:6 cpdv — and throwing stones against David and against all the servants of king David. And all the people and all the warriors w…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"and throwing stones against David and against all the servants of king David. And all the people and all the warriors were traveling to the right and to the left sides of the king. "

— 2 Samuel 16:6, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Samuel 16 — Context

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And the king said, “Where is the son of your lord?” And Ziba answered the king: “He remained in Jerusalem, saying, ‘Today, the house of Israel will restore the kingdom of my father to me.’ ”

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And the king said to Ziba, “All the things which were for Mephibosheth are now yours.” And Ziba said, “I beg you that I may find grace before you, my lord the king.”

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Then king David went as far as Bahurim. And behold, a man from the kindred of the house of Saul, named Shimei, the son of Gera, went out from there. And going out, he continued on, and he was cursing,

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and throwing stones against David and against all the servants of king David. And all the people and all the warriors were traveling to the right and to the left sides of the king.

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And so, as he was cursing the king, Shimei said: “Go away, go away, you man of blood, and you man of Belial!

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The Lord has repaid you for all the blood of the house of Saul. For you have usurped the kingdom in place of him. And so, the Lord has given the kingdom into the hand of Absalom, your son. And behold, your evils press close upon you, because you are a man of blood.”

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Then Abishai, the son of Zeruiah, said to the king: “Why should this dead dog curse my lord the king? Let me go and cut off his head.”

2 Samuel 16:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 16:6 say?
2 Samuel 16:6 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “and throwing stones against David and against all the servants of king David. And all the people and all the warriors were traveling to the right and to the left sides of the king. ”
Where is 2 Samuel 16:6 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 16:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 16, verse 6.
Who wrote 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Nathan and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 2 Samuel about?
2 Samuel records David's reign — his rise to the throne, the conquest of Jerusalem, the eternal covenant God makes with his house, and the moral failure with Bathsheba that fractures his family. From the highs of triumph to the depths of repentance, David remains the messianic prototype.
What are the major themes of 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel explores themes including Davidic Covenant, Sin & Repentance, Kingdom, Mercy, Consequences. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Samuel 16:6.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 16:6 in?
2 Samuel 16:6 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Samuel 16:6?
2 Samuel 16:6 reads (CPDV): “and throwing stones against David and against all the servants of king David. And all the people and all the warriors were traveling to the right and to the left sides of the king. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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